Cardiac Physiologist

Castlefield Recruitment are partnering with a leading healthcare provider who is seeking an Cardiac Physiologist. The role of the Cardiac Physiologist is to undertake cardiology diagnostic testing in the main or the Community Diagnostic Centre based on site with a state-of-the-art award winning independent Hospital. 

Permanent Role

Salary: up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Excellent employee benefits package 

About the role: 

To participate in mainly performing non invasive testing. Assisting with transthoracic echocardiograms as able to include digital archiving, report administration and data transfers.  Some opportunities to begin echo observations maybe possible 

• To ensure a high-quality patient experience.
• To ensure a high standard of care
• To ensure all cardiology patients who require testing have a Cardiac Physiologist in attendance.
• Be RCCP or AHCS registered
• Assist with support task within the echo service

Technical duties

• Attaching, removing recorders both for ECG and BP, interpreting and reporting autonomously both ambulatory services. (Frequent)
• Be full competent to undertake treadmill testing. (occasional)
• Be fully competent at offering a full exercise testing service, whether Physiology or consultant lead
• Be ILS trained or a minimum of BLS with AED annually.
• Provide full BP monitoring during exercise
• Interpret in full the ECG and be aware of indications & Contra indications

• Operate Echopac reporting system and support colleagues with administration for echo reports.
• Undertake digital archiving of echocardiograms (Tuition given)
• Undertake digital transfer of diagnostics ( Tuition given)

• Operate Sentinel system to provide centralised site for Cardiology reports
• Attach and instruct patients on the ambulatory BP monitor using
• Download, interpret and provide reports for these BP tests
• Attach and instruct patients on the ambulatory ECG monitors
• Download in full all recording utilising Sentinel system in Lifescreen and Pathfinder analysis.
• Provide all reports, on interpretation if a life-threatening arrhythmia occurs contact each Consultant directly.
• Assure all consumables present for testing
• Provide accurate charge sheets and patient lists.
• Be fully aware of all cardiac equipment within the establishment which may be needed to assist our customers
• Participate in Audit, research and development when required.
• To be aware of all Policies appropriate to post
• Assist and perform duties delegated by Hospital manager that are within capabilities

Desired requirements: 

Essential 

• Cardiac physiology degree
• Strong IT and digital experience
• Independent worker
• Exercise testing exposure with evidence log
• Knowledge Spacelabs Healthcare system
• Ability to prepare and undertake presentations

Desirable

• Previous cardiology experience of greater than 2 years post qualification
• Knowledge of arrhythmias
• Experience of working within a pacemaker service in particular for ECG interpretation.
• SCST certificate or diploma
• Previous HCS apprentice
• EDCL
• Spacelabs course 

Employee Benefits: 

• Private pension plan.
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service.
• Non-contributory life assurance.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunities with a dedicated resource.
• Health Cash Plan with access to a wide range of treatments.
• Employee recognition programme.
• Employee assistance programme – Wellbeing Hub.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Free on-site parking.
• And much more.

About Castlefield Recruitment & How to Apply

Castlefield Recruitment is a leading specialist in healthcare recruitment, connecting talented healthcare professionals with exceptional opportunities across the UK. We are committed to supporting your career journey and ensuring you find a role that aligns with your skills and aspirations.

To apply for this unique Cardiac Physiologist position, please submit your CV via the apply button. For more information or to speak our dedicated consultant Scott Hilton, contact Castlefield Recruitment 0161 938 7249