Echocardiographer - CDC

The role of the Highly specialist Cardiac Physiologist is to undertake cardiology diagnostic testing mainly as part of the new Community Diagnostic Centre.

To ensure a high-quality patient experience.

To ensure a high standard of care

To ensure all cardiology patients who require testing have a Cardiac Physiologist in  RCCP or AHCS registered

BSE accredited

Technical duties

Participate in mainly performing transthoracic echocardiograms all in the requirements of BSE standards.

Other diagnostics required exercise testing, Ambulatory monitoring of ECGs & BP and pacemaker testing

All to include the following:

-Be fully competent at offering a full exercise testing service, whether Physiology or consultant lead

Be ILS trained or a minimum of BLS with AED annually.

Provide full manual BP monitoring during exercise

Interpret in full the ECG and be aware of indications & Contra indications

Be fully able to provide to BSE standard echocardiogram reports

Assist with Bubble, Stress echo or 3D studies

Operate Echopac reporting system and write echo reports

An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care.

We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences.

We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.

Operate Sentinel system to provide centralised site for Cardiology reports

Attach and instruct patients on the ambulatory BP monitor using

Download, interpret and provide reports for these BP tests

Attach and instruct patients on the ambulatory ECG monitors

Download in full all recording utilising Sentinel system in Life screen and Pathfinder analysis.

Provide all reports, on interpretation if a life-threatening arrhythmia occurs contact each Consultant directly.

Assure all consumables present for testing

Provide accurate charge sheets and patient  fully aware of all cardiac equipment within the establishment which may be needed to assist our customers

Participate in Audit, research and development when required.

To be aware of all Policies appropriate to post Assist and perform duties delegated by Hospital manager that are within capabilities

• Current BSE Accreditation
• AHSC or RCCP registration
• Cardiac physiology qualification or equivalence (eg Clinical cardiology degree, PTP HCS etc)
• Strong IT skills, proficient in computer skills to include word, excel and outlook
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification cardiology experience
• Ability to prepare and present on topics in cardiology/ service delivery (Rare)
• Confident and reassuring demeanour
• Experience of full ambulatory analysis to support juniors.
• Previous experience in using Spacelabs healthcare equipment
• Knowledge of BSE standards and up to date policies
• Experience of exercise testing
• Experience in triage processes
• SCST certificate or diploma
• Participation in pacing services
• Immediate Life Support certificate training will be provided, and full compliance will be required as part of your probation period.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.