Job summary
Senior Cardiac Physiologist
Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,600 – £30,300 per annum (Full Time Equivalent: £43,733 – £53,866)
Are you an experienced Cardiac Physiologist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have extensive experience performing echocardiograms to BSE standards? Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care while supporting clinical leadership, service development and the delivery of healthcare at its best?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cardiorespiratory team at KIMS Hospital. Working closely with the Lead Physiologist, Consultant Cardiologists and wider cardiology team, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery and development of our inpatient, outpatient and cardiac interventional services.
You will provide high-quality clinical care while helping to lead and develop the team, promote best practice and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. The role requires a patient-focused professional with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, who can inspire colleagues, support change and maintain high standards of clinical governance, quality and patient safety.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and support in the day-to-day delivery of Cardiorespiratory services, working closely with the Lead Physiologist and Consultant Cardiologists.
- Undertake and support cardiac investigations, including echocardiography to BSE standards, while contributing to inpatient, outpatient and cardiac interventional services.
- Support workforce planning and service delivery, helping to allocate staff according to patient need and activity, including supporting procedures such as pacing, angiography, PCI and electrophysiological studies.
- Champion clinical governance, quality and patient safety, supporting regulatory compliance, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, infection prevention and the development of policies and procedures.
- Support and develop the team, contributing to training, professional development, innovation and change management, while promoting KIMS values and a culture of continuous improvement.
About us
Why Join KIMS Hospital?
At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.
KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
- Free secure staff parking
- Pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
- Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
- Employee Assistance Platform
- Retail discounts and cashback
- Discounted gym membership
- Annual flu vaccination
- Free eye test
- About KIMS Hospital
If you are an empathetic Cardiac Physiologist who is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring consistently high standards of patient experience, communication and clinical care please apply online today.
If you have any questions regarding this role Diane would be happy to help, call her today on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this role please see that attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent as a trained Physiologist.
Desirable
- BSE Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration clinical experience performing echocardiograms to BSE standards.
- Significant knowledge and practical application of clinical governance, together with evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Experience working within a cardiac catheter laboratory, including assisting with temporary and permanent pacing, angiography, electrophysiological studies and PCI.
- Experience in one or more of the following: ETT/TILT, Stress Echo, Holter monitoring or blood pressure monitoring analysis, together with experience of change or productivity management.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
KIMS Hospital
Address
K I M S Hospital Ltd
Newnham Court Way
Weavering
MAIDSTONE
Kent
ME14 5FT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Senior Cardiac Physiologist Part Time in Maidstone employer: KIMS Hospital
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