Cardiac Physiologist

An exciting opportunity awaits you in sunny Cornwall when you join our ever-expanding cardiac department. Cardiology services at The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust are consistently rated 5

• by patients due to our strong duty of care.
The cardiac department and the services that it offers continues to expand and we are looking for new team members to be part of our dynamic, busy and friendly team. This post is suitable for newly qualified individuals as well as Physiologists who are keen to broaden their depth of knowledge and experience; we welcome all applicants and offer the most supportive environment for both personal and professional development to allow you to further develop your career. We are seeking a candidate that shares our values and commitment to ensuring the quality of our services. We encourage open engagement in service design and delivery, and seek an individual eager to share knowledge and ideas in an open and friendly forum.Main duties of the job To perform a range of physiological cardiac investigations on both inpatients and outpatients across a broad age range, delivering high quality, evidence based holistic care. To produce technical reports and analysis of investigations, working both independently and under supervision that will have a direct effect on patient care. Preparation and monitoring of patients for complex cardiac investigations. To promote a collaborative approach to care whilst supporting and facilitating the learning of others.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million. RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds: Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro St Michael's Hospital in Hayle West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities,andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting andretaininghighly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.