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The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Cardiology nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Cardiac Physiologist will demonstrate professional competency, team working skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital.
Job Responsibility:
Participate in the efficient and effective delivery of Services for the Hermitage Clinic
Ensure the safe delivery and co-ordination of services for patients, ensuring effective, efficient and quality service
Perform and interpret ECG and Stress tests while demonstrating competence in BP monitoring and analysis and holter monitoring and analysis and understanding of pacemakers, defibrillators and echocardiography
To have a good knowledge of the procedures in the Catheterisation Laboratory and to participate in procedures (initially under supervision of Senior Physiologist)
To be responsible for accurate storage and filing of clinical reports
To be responsible for the careful use and cleanliness of equipment used by him/her
Contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of human and budget resource plans to ensure an effective and efficient service
Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances with appropriate team members and take the necessary actions and report the findings as required, and as determined by the Laboratory Manager
Ensure that services are based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice
Ensure that all records are properly and accurately maintained
Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and multi-disciplinary team as necessary ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times
Communicate effectively with Medical Consultants, Clinical Nurse Managers and other relevant hospital staff to ensure safe, efficient management of the Department
Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients
Ensure that systems for the provision of services are satisfactory and that they are timely and economically utilised
Contribute to an annual review of services including the preparation of an annual report
Ensure that all staff within the Department are familiar with the plan for management of critical incidents and that the Department is ready to meet such a demand
Contribute to the requirements of professional practice
Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research
Attend and participate in staff development programmes on an ongoing basis and sharing knowledge with other staff members
Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the Unit team
Assist in the training of staff in the department
Identify and inform the Learning and Education Team of any training and professional development requirements
Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date
Comply with all HR system and policy requirements
Ensure that there is compliance with all relevant Hermitage Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for dealing with regulatory or professional bodies and inspections
Encourage continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required
Contribute to promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department involving the team in continuous improvement initiatives and encouraging innovation
Contribute to the setting and monitoring of core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and monitor performance against these standards through internal and (where applicable) external audit
Participate in the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process
Participate in the requirements of the hospital’s risk management programme
Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients. Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings
Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit
Provide leadership in proactively addressing ethical and quality of service issues with multidisciplinary team members and hospital management
Contribute to the development of a culture of safety, promoting positive reporting of incidents and near misses
investigate and take remedial action on incidents or near misses involving patients and staff according to hospital policies, protocols and guidelines
Requirements:
BSc in Clinical Measurement or equivalent
Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (old system)
Evidence of continued professional development, including attendance at relevant courses and relevant exam taking
Minimum three year experience in a busy Cardiology department with experience in cardiac pacing and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory or echocardiography