A Band 7 specialist cardiac physiologist post in echocardiography with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, covering Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and the community diagnostic centre. The work centres on non-invasive cardiology, including echo, stress echo, valve clinic and TOE, alongside training other physiologists and staff. Shifts are split between 8am and 8pm and include weekends, within a cardiology service that is expanding. BSE accreditation is essential for fit.
What the job involves
- Perform non-invasive cardiology investigations, including echocardiography
- Carry out stress echo studies
- Run the physiologist-led valve clinic at both main sites
- Perform transoesophageal echo (TOE)
- Assist in the Rapid Access Heart Failure Clinic
- Train and educate physiologists and other staff in echo and non-invasive work
- Produce technical reports independently
- Work across Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and the community diagnostic centre
- Work split shifts between 8am and 8pm, including weekends
- Help develop physiologist-led services in stress echo, bubble, contrast echo and TOE
- Take part in continuing professional and postgraduate development
What’s required
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology, or BSc or MSc Healthcare Science (cardiac), or equivalent
- BSE accreditation in echo
- ILS certification
- Postgraduate specialism
Experience
- Experience at Band 6 or above
- Sound knowledge of cardiology and competence in non-invasive investigations, including echo
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent computer skills and competence in MS Office applications
- Ability to work independently in non-invasive or invasive cardiology
- Ability to produce technical reports independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work under pressure
- Specialist knowledge of physiological testing techniques
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Nice to have
- HCPC or AHCS registration
- Experience in cath lab and pacing
- Advanced echo experience, including TOE, stress echo or valve clinic
What’s offered
- At least 27 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
- NHS Pension Scheme with 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance
- 15% R&R premium if BSE accredited and registered with HCPC or AHCS
- Blue Light card eligibility
- Regular training sessions and mentorship
- Support for postgraduate development
- Support for flexible working
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
