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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. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives.
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
In consultation with staff continually monitor stock levels, suitability, usage and potential for savings
Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care
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