Job Description

The Cardiac Investigations team at St.Richard's Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic full-time Chief Cardiac Physiologist with a specialist interest in Echo to assist in providing a high quality, patient centred, Cardiac Investigations service.



We are a forward thinking department offering a range of invasive and non-invasive investigations and therapies including Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transoesophageal Echocardiography, Ambulatory Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Pacemaker, ICD and Complex device implantation and follow up and diagnostic angiography. We are striving to set up Physiologist led services and aim to provide and assist staff in Continuing Professional Development.



Performing echocardiograms



Providing comprehensive echo reports



Recording images of cardiac structures in both 2D and M Mode



Performing and recognising the implications of Pulse Wave and Continuous Wave Doppler Studies



Being fully conversant with all structural abnormalities to enable appropriate views to be recorded



Being able to interpret test results



Performing studies in the department as well as portable studies on the Wards, including I.T.U, H.D.U, Theatres, theatre Recovery and A&E when required



Being able to perform studies under difficult conditions



Being able to recognise and act upon abnormal findings



Being aware of patient condition and when to call for Physician assistance



Communicating results as and when necessary



Keeping up to date with new technologies and techniques



Attending training courses when staffing levels allow



Planning and organising own workload



Supporting and training colleagues and other members of staff



Being responsible for own continuing personal and professional development



Promoting a culture of collaborative working to improve patient quality of care



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.



Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties by factor:

Communications and Relationship skills



To communicate complex information to staff both medical and non-medical



To be able to provide comprehensive reports on all tests undertaken



To communicate effectively with patients, to obtain their consent and cooperation, including patients with physical/learning disabilities, children of confused patients



To communicate effectively with relatives of patients



To develop good working relationships with other departments within the Trust.



Please see and Person Specification for full details.