Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

About the Client

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage, with over 250 years of experience caring for the community. Our history involves Florence Nightingale, caring for casualties from D Day, advances in plastic surgery, and the treatment of burns, spinal injuries, and innovation in rehabilitation.

We are well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we provide for our patients and staff. 98% of patients surveyed rated their experience as very good or good, and 87.8% of staff feel their role makes a difference to patients and service users.

Our 5,500-strong workforce is central to our success, driven by our dedicated people.

CLINICAL DUTIES

• Perform a wide range of highly complex and specialised cardiac investigations, including echocardiograms in accordance with BSE standards.
• Respond appropriately to significant adverse findings, alerting medical staff when immediate attention is required.
• Plan and prioritise personal workload effectively.
• Communicate complex instructions and clinical information clearly to patients of all ages and their relatives to ensure cooperation, compliance, and safety.
• Use clinical judgment to seek advice from senior Physiology or Medical staff when necessary.
• Monitor patients appropriately during investigations and procedures.
• Recognise clinical conditions or events during investigations and act swiftly to minimise risks, including providing immediate life support if needed.

Experience

Proven experience in technical echocardiography, including independent practice in investigation, interpretation, reporting, and recommending further investigations. Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge to patient care across a broad range of cardiac procedures. Evidence of recent professional development.

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