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Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary

We are looking for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our echo team, in Westbury, on a full-time permanent basis. As a Chief Cardiac Physiologist with InHealth, you will be proficient with BSE reporting guidelines, providing a safe and welcoming clinical environment for patients. You will have the opportunity to mentor and support our trainee physiologist and be involved in our clinical audit programme.

Main duties of the job

Perform and report adult trans-thoracic echocardiograms in line with [1] BSE minimum data set and [2] local reporting guidelines. Provide expert clinical guidance via our second opinion rota, ensuring our reporting guidelines are adhered to during clinical peer-review. Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate. Submit reports and archive study images in accordance with contractual requirements and local SOPs. Liaise with relevant hospital departments and GP practices for urgent clinical referrals. Support with patient bookings, ensuring patient information systems are maintained.

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our echo team, in Westbury, on a full-time permanent basis. As a Chief Cardiac Physiologist with InHealth, you will be proficient with BSE reporting guidelines, providing a safe and welcoming clinical environment for patients. You will have the opportunity to mentor and support our trainee physiologist and be involved in our clinical audit programme.  Please note, part-time hours may be considered for the role.

What you will do:

  • Perform and report adult trans-thoracic echocardiograms in line with [1] BSE minimum data set and [2] local reporting guidelines.
  • Provide expert clinical guidance via our second opinion rota, ensuring our reporting guidelines are adhered to during clinical peer-review.
  • Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate
  • Submit reports and archive study images in accordance with contractual requirements and local SOPs
  • Liaise with relevant hospital departments and GP practices for urgent clinical referrals
  • Support with patient bookings, ensuring patient information systems are maintained.

About you:

  • Experience of performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms to BSE standards
  • Hold BSE (or equivalent).
  • A full UK driving license
  • A full understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Information Governance Statement of Compliance and Caldicott Principles
  • A willingness to embrace new thinking and new technologies
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Desirable

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

InHealth Group

Address

Warminster Road

Westbury

Wiltshire

BA13 3PX


Employer's website

https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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