Principal Cardiac Physiologist

Job Description

Cardiac Services Manager/Principal Cardiac Physiologist

Duchy Hospital, Truro

Full Time - 37.5 Hours

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Physiologist to be part of the amazing 'Team Duchy' and to further the development of the elective cardiology service at the Duchy Hospital with a cardiac cath lab that is about to be fully refurbished with state-of-the-art facilities enabling additional services.

The cardiology service currently provides a range of outpatient clinics, diagnostic testing for both in-patients and outpatients, and our lab offers a range of procedures including elective angiography, PCI, device implantation, Cardioversion and Transoesophageal echocardiography. The lab is about to be fully refurbished which will allow further development of the range of PCI procedures to include Rotablation and shockwave.

The successful candidate should be an experienced cardiac physiologist able to deliver their own outpatient clinics performing and reporting echo. Professional accreditation with BSE and/or HRUK/IBHRE is a necessity for the role. Competence to undertake other non-invasive investigations such as stress echo, treadmills, and pacemaker FU including ILR, CRT, ICD and brady devices would be advantageous as would the ability to support cath lab lists for elective angiography, PCI and device implant/explant although this is not a requirement.

Suitable applicants must have the ability to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage the team as well as working as a part of that team. They should be able to demonstrate previous management experience including managing a team of staff, managing clinical activity, and communication across disciplines including consultants. They will show a willingness to learn to further develop their knowledge and skills.

We are looking for an expert with a high level of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through formal training/experience.

The role of Principal Cardiac Physiologist will include:

• Daily management of the Cardiology Service including managing capacity and demand, and dealing with patient issues,

• Supporting the non-clinical support staff in booking and arranging appointments, managing stock
• Dealing with Consultant queries and supporting the clinical members of the team.

• To participate in the provision the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within the outpatient setting.
• ECHO accreditation is essential for the role.

A generous welcome bonus is available, as is assistance with relocation expenses where appropriate

What You'll Get

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

Duchy Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK which itself is part of the global healthcare provider Ramsay Health Care. It provides private and NHS hospital services for the population of Cornwall and in some case Devon and further afield. Working closely with the local NHS providers and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, Duchy is seen as a key system partner particularly in the provision of elective cardiology services.

In addition to cardiology, the hospital provides elective surgical care for adults across a range of specialties including orthopaedic, general surgery, ENT, and gynaecology.

The core values that underpin the way we work are incorporated in 'Ramsay Cares', for our people, our communities, and our planet. These values and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.

We offer a pleasant and supportive working environment, in the beautiful county of Cornwall where there are opportunities for a range of hobbies and outdoor activities from active to the more relaxing. With flexible working solutions, heavily subsided meals, free parking and significant support for personal and professional development, Duchy really is a great place to work. In our most recent staff survey 87% of our staff feel respected at work, 81% feel supported in their efforts to adapt to changes , 87% would recommend this organisation to people as a great place to work, and a massive 90% felt that Duchy made patient safety a priority.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Debby Blease, Head of Clinical Services , or phone

We care.

It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.