Chief Cardiac Physiologist - ECHO

Job overview

Cardiology at Kettering General Hospital has seen exponential growth over the last 5 years. We are therefore looking for an intuitive 7 Echo Physiologist to join our young and dynamic team. The position is also offered with a recruitment and retention bonus in line with the UHN

There are exciting opportunities here for the right candidate and we would love to hear from those who have their BSE accreditation and are looking for the next step in their career.

We are a forward thinking and friendly department which rewards our staff for their work. We offer flexible working, investment in training and equipment as well as exposure to advanced imaging.

We have newly refurbished Catheter Lab’s and a fully refurbished Cardiac Investigations department, all of which are less than 1 year old.

We have all the facilities of a tertiary-equivalent Centre, including a modern digital echo lab performing the full range of complex scans including DSE and TOE, regular paediatric clinics and satellite echo clinics with the support of fourteen proactive Cardiologists who have an active role within the Echo service.

We are actively working towards Physiologist led valve clinics and TOE lists.

We run full time Echo lists out of the newly built Diagnostic Hub in Corby. There is an expectation to support scanning in the CDC hubs.

Main duties of the job

To be clinically proficient in a range of clinical and scientific investigations and treatments for patients with a broad range of pathologies

To be able to perform as well as interpret and report a range of cardiology investigations and act upon the results

The post holder must work within the guidelines set out by the clinic/hospital protocols

Provide standardised technical and professional Echo reports

To respond autonomously to unexpected clinical emergencies and technical situations, displaying efficient problem solving initiative

Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording and arranging maintenance and calibration when appropriate

The post holder will be adaptable and able to work in the diagnostic hubs supported by KGH

To communicate with clarity and sensitivity to a broad range of patient groups showing empathy and emotional support when required

Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times

Uphold standards for health and safety procedures

Ensure that patient safety and experience and effectiveness of the service is maximised

Must be able to independently plan and prioritise workload

Education, Training and Leadership:

To provide effective clinical and educational leadership to all members of the team

The post holder will supervise junior members of the team and be actively involved in the education and assessment of juniors and students students

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.