Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist | Theatre | Full Time | Permanent | Hull and East Riding Hospital

Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital are looking for an experienced and motivated Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join our established Cardiology team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong clinical expertise across non-invasive and invasive cardiology who is keen to develop within a varied hospital setting, supporting both outpatient diagnostics and angiography/cath lab procedures.

Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital is based in Anlaby, near Humber Bridge and the hospital provides care for patients across East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. Our hospital offers a range of services and procedures including orthopaedic, general surgery, weight loss surgery, eye surgery and cosmetic surgery. Other services include, radiology - MRI and CT and physiotherapy. We believe it's our people that really set us apart, we work with the very best medical professionals and our colleagues are an attentive and highly experienced team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality non-invasive cardiology investigations in line with scope of practice, including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing.
• Participate in angiography and cath lab procedures, supporting invasive cardiology, cardiac devices and electrophysiology activity where appropriate.
• Prepare patients, equipment and clinical environments to ensure investigations and procedures are carried out safely and effectively.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures, responding appropriately to changes in condition and escalating concerns when required.
• Accurately interpret findings, produce clear reports and communicate outcomes to the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the day-to-day running of the cardiology service, contributing to service development, audit and quality improvement.
• Act as a positive role model, supporting colleagues and maintaining professional, safety and governance standards.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a confident, professional and patient-focused Cardiac Physiologist with strong technical knowledge and the ability to work autonomously as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• A relevant qualification in Clinical Physiology, Medical Physics/Physiological Measurement or equivalent, such as BSc Clinical Physiology or HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement.
• RCCP registration or equivalent professional registration/accreditation.
• ILS or ALS qualification.
• Experience across a broad range of cardiology investigations, including ECG, Holter monitoring, BP monitoring and exercise stress testing.
• Experience working within angiography/cath lab procedures and a good theoretical understanding of cardiology patients.
• Specialist experience in pacemaker therapy, device follow-up and/or echocardiography.
• Additional professional accreditation or qualifications would be advantageous, for example BSE accreditation, British Pacing and Electrophysiology/HRUK accreditation, respiratory accreditation or a postgraduate qualification in medical ultrasound.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain procedures clearly and sensitively to patients.
• The ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and adapt to the changing needs of the department.
• A proactive approach to continuous professional development, quality improvement and service development.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together
• Our people are ou