Cardiac Physiologist - Peterborough

The Cardiac Investigations Department based at Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a supportive, patient-centred team to provide a quality service for invasive and non-invasive cardiology investigation procedures.The successful candidate will independently perform a range of basic cardiology investigations and undertake structured, work-based training across a broad spectrum of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques. Responsibilities include conducting a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations; analysing and reporting 24-hour to 14-day Holter recordings, exercise tolerance ECG testing, head-up tilt testing, and monitoring support for Stress Echocardiography. With learning and supervision, perform Pacemaker checks. Under supervision until proficient, you will provide physiology support in the cardiac catheter laboratories (during RHC and LHC) and during pacemaker,

• To perform a range of the following procedures in accordance with established policies and professional codes of practice ensuring high standards and optimal results:
+ Supporting team in diagnostic angiography lab + Supporting team in PPM implant and follow up + 12 lead ECG interpretation + Exercise tolerance testing + Responsible for leading the test ensuring test appropriateness and safety. + Ambulatory ECG monitoring + Ambulatory BP monitoring + Ambulatory ECG analysis + 24 hour and cardiac event recorder

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

insertionsThe role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), working 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder will primarily be based within the Cardiac department at Peterborough City Hospital site, with flexibility to work across other NWAFT Hospital sites as required.