Non-invasive Cardiac Physiologist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Cardiac Physiologist to develop their career on a strong foundation with our dynamic, progressive team of Non-invasive Cardiac Physiologists. The successful applicant will receive training in all aspects of non-invasive cardiology. They will be supported by our diverse team to become a specialist within our Diagnostic Cardiology Unit. Training will be provided in required areas for suitable candidates, so this is an ideal opportunity for newly qualified physiologists or those due to soon qualify. This is a particularly exciting opportunity for those seeking to develop their echocardiography skills, or progress to BSE accreditation for those who already have the basic skills.
Main duties of the job
You will work in a key role alongside our large and friendly team across our sites in Nottingham. This will involve undertaking non-invasive physiological testing, interpreting clinical data and providing factual clinical reports. Non-invasive cardiac testing may include Holter monitoring and 24 hour tape analysis, provocative tests such as ETT and HUTT tests and echocardiography. Non-invasive Cardiac Physiologists are supported to achieve full accreditation in Echocardiography from the British Society of Echocardiography.
The post holder will also be expected to provide clinical supervision and training of trainee staff and undertake ongoing CPD activity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provision of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics eg ECG analysis, ETT and HUTT. Training will be provided in required areas for suitable candidates.
Provision of high quality TTE images and reports.
Perform in a assistant role in transoesophageal echo.
Supervision of junior team members when appropriate.
Assist the ECG lead in the support of trainee CSOs/ATOs.
Potential for development into specialist echo areas once TTE competency has been met
Working at our three sites; QMC, City Campus and our new central Nottingham CDC.
Participation in the emergency out of hours echo service, once training competencies have been met.