About this role
Job summary
Cardiac Physiologist (Bank)
Bath Clinic
Bank Shifts
Salary: Competitive hourly rate (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
Bath Clinic is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Cardiac Physiologist to join their team of staff. This is to support the growing Cardiology services within the hospital.
This is a bank role working on an as and when required basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
Main duties of the job
Perform and interpret a wide range of non-invasive cardiac investigations including resting ECGs, Holter monitoring, event recorders, and blood pressure monitoring.
Carry out and report on exercise tolerance tests (ETTs), tilt table testing, and other functional assessments.
Undertake and interpret echocardiograms (transthoracic, transoesophageal, and stress echo, if appropriately trained).
Assist in cardiac catheterisation procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, and right heart studies.
Monitor and record intra-cardiac pressures and waveforms during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Provide technical support during pacemaker, ICD, and CRT implantations.
Conduct pacemaker, ICD, and CRT device checks and follow-ups in accordance with current guidelines.
Analyse device data and provide expert interpretation to guide clinical decisions.
About us
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values."
Job description Job responsibilities
Cardiac Physiologist
WHO ARE WE?
We are Circle Health Group.
We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.
We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU?
You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.
You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.
You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
Cardiac Diagnostics:
Perform and interpret a wide range of non-invasive cardiac investigations including resting ECGs, Holter monitoring, event recorders, and blood pressure monitoring.
Carry out and report on exercise tolerance tests (ETTs), tilt table testing, and other functional assessments.
Undertake and interpret echocardiograms (transthoracic, transoesophageal, and stress echo, if appropriately trained).
Invasive Procedures Support:
Assist in cardiac catheterisation procedures, including angiograms, angioplasties, and right heart studies.
Monitor and record intra-cardiac pressures and waveforms during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Provide technical support during pacemaker, ICD, and CRT implantations.
Device Management:
Conduct pacemaker, ICD, and CRT device checks and follow-ups in accordance with current guidelines.
Analyse device data and provide expert interpretation to guide clinical decisions.
Assist in the remote monitoring of cardiac devices.
Clinical Reporting and Documentation:
Accurately document all tests and results in patient records.
Prepare and issue timely, high-quality clinical reports for use by referring clinicians.
Ensure compliance with departmental and national clinical governance standards.
Equipment and Safety:
Calibrate, maintain, and ensure the safe use of all cardiology equipment.
Report faults promptly and take part in equipment procurement and upgrades where needed.
Patient Care and Communication:
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, explaining procedures and ensuring informed consent is obtained.
Provide reassurance and support to patients undergoing stressful or uncomfortable tests.
Education and Development:
Participate in the supervision and training of junior staff, students, and trainees.
Engage in continued professional development and maintain competencies in line with professional standards.
Service Improvement and Research:
Contribute to audits, research projects, and service development initiatives within the cardiology department.
Support the implementation of new technologies, techniques, and evidence-based practices.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
Current knowledge of a range of clinical specialties and developments in clinical practice.
Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
A degree in Clinical physiology or equivalent / ONC / BTEC in physiological measurement and medical physics.
Device qualification.
WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?
You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
You are a highly effective problem solver.
You are proactive and driven to succeed.
You are punctual, committed and reliable.
You are flexible and adaptable.
You are committed to lifelong learning.
WHAT ELSE?
This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.
You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.
Health & Safety / Confidentiality
You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors.
In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action being taken including dismissal.
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments.
Opportunities with Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.
Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Current knowledge of a range of clinical specialties and developments in clinical practice. Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
Desirable
Private sector experience.
Qualifications Essential
A degree in Clinical physiology or equivalent / ONC / BTEC in physiological measurement and medical physics. Device or Echocardiography accreditation (BHRS/BHRE/BSE),
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 Circle Health Group
Address Bath Clinic
Claverton Down Road
Combe Down
BATH
BA2 7BR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)