Job summaryCardiac Physiologist - Band 5
Cross site - Chelsea & Westminster Hospital & West Middlesex Hospital
Main duties of the jobUnder the guidance of the cardiology diagnostic team the post holder will be/become proficient and be able to work unsupervised, providing a quality service for patients requiring non-invasive and invasive cardiology investigative procedures. The post holder will also be responsible for assessing patients' needs whilst undergoing investigative procedures and providing appropriate level of care required.
About usChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Job responsibilities- To be responsible for establishing and maintaining good communication with all staff, patients and their carers.
- To highlight areas of concern to the Senior Chief physiologist.
- To be proactive and help the team and the service leads with possible workplace improvements.
- To demonstrate problem solving skill, supporting patients with queries that may arise.
- To deal politely, positively and in a professional manner, and according to directorate policy with queries by patients and hospital staff.
- To perform Tilt Testing under supervision until competent, ensuring results formatted for cardiologist reporting.
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the checking and safe use the departments diagnostic equipment and associated computer hardware that they are using and that any faults are reported promptly.
- To be competent in basic Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation technique and following appropriate training be proficient in Intermediate Life Support. Initiate treatment and support Medical Staff during cardiac Resuscitation.
- To report equipment and environmental problems to the Chief Technician.
- Assist with the process of adequately stocking the department; ensuring orders of supplies and stock are made in line with trust guidelines.
- To assist with research studies, audits and quality initiatives as appropriate.
- To assist with departmental administration, including but not limited to booking appointments, and responding to patient queries.
- To assist and support the lead physiologist/manager with the collection of departmental statistics. Set up local databases to assist with this as required.
- To respond to patient and staff complaints in accordance with Trust protocol.
- To attend meetings as directed and feedback information as appropriate.
- To assist with the process of formulating new policies and procedures relating to service provision and comply with Trust Policies and Procedure.
Person SpecificationSkills and knowledge- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Able to work independently within the role limitations and identify priorities
- Overall knowledge of caring for patients with cardiac disorders
- Computer literate
Essential- Cardiac Physiology degree BSc
- Analyse and read Blood pressure and ECG Tapes
- Perform Stress test unsupervised
- Perform and Read ECG unsupervised
Desirable- Cath lab experience
- Perform Tilt testing
- Pacing knowledge
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
