Cardiac Physiologist - Senior - Echocardiography

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Senior Cardiac Physiologist – Echocardiographer | Maidstone

Full Time Permanent | Competitive Salary in line with agenda for change.

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent, and we care about our staff. We support our staff in building a career and encourage them to feel their worth and enjoy their time at work. Our One Team culture creates a working environment that offers you the time to care and the opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen existing ones.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Echo-based Physiologist to join our Outpatient Cardiology team as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist.  You will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary Cardiology team, liaising with Consultant Cardiologists in the provision of a full range of outpatient non-invasive cardiac investigations.  After the relevant training you will also use your skills to support cardiology consultants in the Cath Lab.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced BSE accredited Cardiac Physiologist who is patient focused and is looking to develop their career and expand their knowledge of invasive Cardiac Diagnostic Testing in the Cath Lab.

Your working hours will be Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, 9am – 5pm, 10am – 6pm on a rota basis.

Role Responsibilities

A Senior Cardiac Physiologist will:

 

  • Carry out a full range of outpatient Cardiac Investigations including ECG, Stress Tests, Echocardiograms.
  • Rotate between the Outpatient Cardiology and Interventional Cardiac Service within the Cath lab to ensure all service needs are met.
  • Support the cardiorespiratory lead in managing the day to day delivery of services in the cardiorespiratory department.
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols within the cardio-respiratory department.
  • Ensure that own professional development is maintained and enhanced

 

Person Specification

Essential

 

  • Be a qualified Physiologist (BSc or equivalent)
  • Hold a post qualification BSE accreditation.
  • Have post qualification experience working within Outpatient Cardiology Service.
  • Display excellent interpersonal skills, you will easily engage with colleagues and consultants to build effective working relationships.

 

Desirable

 

  • Experience working in a Cath Lab
  • Experience in Electrophysiology

 

Benefits

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

 

  • Competitive Salary
  • Free Staff Parking
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Life Assurance
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Free Eye Test
  • Flexible working and annualised hours contract’s available
  • Relocation packages available

 

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Whilst we make every effort to contact all candidates we often receive a high volume of applications. if you do not receive a reply within 1 working week, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Previous applicants need not apply.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Diane would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 237634 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 28th April 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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