Cardiac Services Manager/Principal CardiacPhysiologist

JobDescription

CardiacServices Manager/Principal Cardiac Physiologist

DuchyHospital,Truro

FullTime - 37.5 Hours

Thisis a great opportunity for an experienced CardiacPhysiologist to be part of the amazing 'Team Duchy'and to further the development of the elective cardiology serviceat the Duchy Hospital with a cardiac cath lab that is aboutto be fully refurbished with state-of-the-art facilities enablingadditional services.

Thecardiology service currently provides a range of outpatientclinics, diagnostic testing for both in-patients and outpatients,and our lab offers a range of procedures including electiveangiography, PCI, device implantation, Cardioversion andTransoesophageal echocardiography. The lab is about to be fullyrefurbished which will allow further development of the range ofPCI procedures to include Rotablation andshockwave.

The successfulcandidate should be an experienced cardiac physiologist able todeliver their own outpatient clinics performing andreporting echo. Professional accreditation with BSE and/orHRUK/IBHRE is a necessity for the role. Competence to undertakeother non-invasive investigations such as stress echo, treadmills,and pacemaker FU including ILR, CRT, ICD and brady devices would beadvantageous as would the ability to support cath lab lists forelective angiography, PCI and device implant/explant although thisis not arequirement.

Suitableapplicants must have the ability to work under pressure and be ableto effectively manage the team as well as working as a part of thatteam. They should be able to demonstrate previous managementexperience including managing a team of staff, managing clinicalactivity, and communication across disciplines includingconsultants. They will show a willingness to learn to furtherdevelop their knowledge andskills.

We are looking for anexpert with a high level of professional and clinical knowledgeacquired through formaltraining/experience.

Therole of Principal Cardiac Physiologist willinclude:

• Dailymanagement of the Cardiology Service including managing capacityand demand, and dealing with patient issues,

• Supportingthe non-clinical support staff in booking and arrangingappointments, managingstock
• Dealing withConsultant queries and supporting the clinical members of theteam.

• Toparticipate in the provision the full range of cardiac proceduresundertaken within the outpatientsetting.
• ECHOaccreditation is essential for therole.

Agenerous welcome bonus is available, as is assistance withrelocation expenses whereappropriate

WhatYou'll Get

• 25Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell FlexiLeave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay willmatch up to 5% after a qualifyingperiod
• Flexible shift patterns available wherepossible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental LeavePolicies
• Private Medical Cover with option toadd partner & dependants
• Life Assurance(Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Trainingand Development via the Ramsay Academy
• FreeParking on site (where possible)
• Subsidisedstaff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts forCarers
• Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, inpartnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light CardScheme

Aboutus

Duchy Hospital is partof Ramsay Health Care UK which itself is part of the globalhealthcare provider Ramsay Health Care. It provides privateand NHS hospital services for the population of Cornwall and insome case Devon and further afield. Working closely with the localNHS providers and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly IntegratedCare Board, Duchy is seen as a key system partnerparticularly in the provision of elective cardiologyservices.

In addition tocardiology, the hospital provides elective surgical care for adultsacross a range of specialties including orthopaedic, generalsurgery, ENT, andgynaecology.

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

We offer a pleasant andsupportive working environment, in the beautiful county of Cornwallwhere there are opportunities for a range of hobbies and outdooractivities from active to the more relaxing. With flexible workingsolutions, heavily subsided meals, free parking and significantsupport for personal and professional development, Duchy really isa great place to work. In our most recent staff survey 87% ofour staff feel respected at work, 81% feel supported in theirefforts to adapt to changes , 87% would recommend this organisationto people as a great place to work, and a massive 90% felt thatDuchy made patient safety apriority.

For an informaldiscussion about this role please contact Debby Blease, Head ofClinical Services ,or phone

Wecare.

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

"The Ramsay Way" culturerecognises that our people are our most important asset and thishas been key to our ongoingsuccess.

We areproud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and havealready achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed ForcesCovenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognisesemployers who actively support Defence while encouraging otherorganisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As acompany we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forcescommunity and this includes our staff as well as ourpatients.

We arecommitted to equality of opportunity for all. This position issubject to background and DBS checks.