Senior Cardiac Physiologist

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Senior Cardiac Physiologist | KIMS Hospital Maidstone

Full Time Permanent | Competitive, in line with the Agenda for Change

Are you a qualified cardiac physiologist?  Do you have experience carrying out Echo’s and working in a Cath Lab? Are you passionate about developing your career your way?

Due to a growth in service, we have an exciting opportunity an experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join our busy 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 invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations and procedures in both and inpatient and outpatient setting.

Your working hours will be 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday. Shifts will be split 50/50 between Cardiology and the Cath Lab.

Role Responsibilities include:

As a Senior Cardiac Physiologist you will:

  • Contribute to the provision of both inpatient and outpatient services within the cardiac interventional suite including Angiography, PCI’s, Pacing and EP.
  • Carry out a full range of outpatient Cardiac Investigations including ECG, Stress Tests, TILT Test and Echocardiograms.
  • Support the Lead Interventional Suite Physiologist and the Lead Cardiorespiratory Physiologist in managing the day-to-day delivery of services in the Cardiology department.
  • Review the allocation of staff within cardiorespiratory and Cath Lab to cover outpatient diagnostic tests and inpatient requirements in conjunction with the Lead Physiologists.
  • Contribute to the training and development of staff in the cardiology department, and in other areas where appropriate.
  • Maintain your own continued professional development.

Person Specification:

Essential

  • Be a qualified Physiologist (BSc or equivalent).
  • Have post qualification experience working within a Cardiac Interventional Suite and an Outpatient Cardiology department assisting with the provision of a full range of cardiac investigative procedures.
  • Be able to evidence of continuous professional development and its application.
  • Display excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desirable

  • Post qualification BSE accreditation
  • Have experience in EP.
  • Have practical experience in change management.

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, whilst developing new skills, and strengthening existing ones. 

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.

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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