Echo Cardiac Physiologist

​We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative band 7 Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in echocardiography. We invite applications from candidates interested in joining our client's team to deliver our vision for outstanding diagnostic services in Cardiology and Respiratory for local people. We strive to create excellent opportunities for a great work-life balance.

Location: Cover two community diagnostic centers in Ely and Wisbech for 3 months

Band: 7

Hours of work: 37.5

Start: ASAP -  minimum for 3 months

Department: Cardiologyardiology - you may be required to work elsewhere within CUH facilities, determined by the needs of the organisation and the duties of the post, subject to reasonable notice.

Job summary:

You will be involved in all aspects of the non-invasive Cardiology Department.  First and foremost is the ability to be part of a team.  Ability  possess the skills to perform and report transthoracic echocardiograms, physiologist led exercise treadmill tests, tests, 24 hour Holter monitors, 7 day cardiac monitors, 24 hour blood pressure monitors and 12 lead ECG’s. 

Workshops and training sessions will be available for the successful candidate to maintain BSE accreditation.

The Non-Invasive Cardiology services at Addenbrooke’s include Transoesophageal Echocardiography, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography, CRT baseline and optimisation. The department also runs a physiologist led open access echo service. You will be exposed and trained in these areas in due course, as part of their personal development plan which is part of the appraisal system.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Cardiac Physiology (BSc) or Healthcare Science (BSc) specialism in Cardiology (PTP) or Master in Healthcare Science specialising in Cardiology (or equivalent experience/skills BTech, HTech Cardiac Physiology)

• Relevant experience in a wide range of non-invasive and invasive cardiology tests

• BSE Accreditation (or equivalent completed)

• Independent reporting to a high standard

• SCST/RCCP or HCPC registration

• SCST Part 1 and 2 professional qualifications (or equivalent)

• Extensive experience in transthoracic echocardiography

• Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff.

• In depth knowledge of complex procedures in TTE.

• Ability to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills – ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of people including senior clinical staff and managers.

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Who we are:

​Medical Staffing is a leading specialist healthcare recruitment agency, placing a range of healthcare professionals from Nurses to the full range of Allied Health Professionals (AHP) and Health Science Services (HSS).

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Our market-leading benefits package includes:

• UK employment opportunities

• Dedicated Consultant

• Contactable 24 hours per day, 365 days per year

• Expert payroll team

• Efficient, dedicated compliance service

• Fantastic referral scheme T&C's apply.

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Apply now for the chance to be considered for this opportunity or please get in touch with Jurgita on (phone number removed) for further information.

Unfortunately, due to the requirements of our client it is essential to have UK based experience.