Specialist Clinical Cardiac Physiologist

As a Cardiac physiologist you will be required to perform without supervision a wide range of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic cardiac investigations.

You must demonstrate a good underpinning knowledge in cardiac investigations. Appropriate training will be given to ensure you are working to a safe competent standard. You will be given the appropriate exposure and knowledge ensuring you develop and gain experience in the complete range of diagnostic cardiac investigations provided by Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

Works unsupervised in Non invasive testing and Cath lab. Works under supervision in Pacemaker/ICD follow up.

Perform specialised diagnostic cardiac physiological testing on patients to aid clinical diagnosis.

Demonstrates empathy when dealing with patients in distressing conditions.

Interprets results and provides factual reports for specialised diagnostic cardiac investigations.

Communicate effectively and advise both clinical and non-clinical staff regarding outcomes of diagnostic investigations.

Perform necessary adjustments to devices which directly affect patients clinical environment.

Participates on a roster basis, in all areas of technical cardiology

Participates in training for Clinical staff, Trainee Cardiac Physiologists and other allied health professionals.

Assists in monitoring and maintaining quality of services within Cardiac Diagnostics

Ensures that individual own level of practice is kept up to date with current developments in the field of Cardiology including innovative work undertaken in research for a wide range of cardiac investigations.

Demonstrates active participation in clinical audit, and R&D activities.

Has awareness of future implications for development of current Cardiology services.

Works throughout a number of areas recognising all aspects of infection control measures needed for each specific clinical area.

Works within a multidiscipline environment abiding to strict regulations regarding radiation and protection from radiation.

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As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Qualifications & Education

Essential: - ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent.; - HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent.; - BSc Clinical Physiology

Desirable: - ILS/ALS; - AHCS accreditation

Knowledge & Experience

Essential: - Evidence of on-going personal development; - Competent to perform full range Non-Invasive procedures; - Importance of confidentiality; - Health and Safety

Skills & Abilities

Values & Behaviours

Essential: - Team Worker; - Leader; - Flexibility; - Patient Focused