Principal Cardiac Physiologist

Diagnosticworld; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cardiac health service provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Lead Cardiac Physiologist to oversee a team in Leicester. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing patient care, performing echocardiograms, and ensuring the highest quality standards in service delivery. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective communication skills are essential. This role provides an opportunity to influence patient outcomes and support the professional development of team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in independently performing adult transthoracic echocardiograms.
• Ability to manage challenging patient interactions effectively.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor and guide team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Cardiac Physiologists in performing echocardiograms.
• Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders for service delivery.
• Complete audits and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication of complex medical information

Time management

Patient care and empathy

Technical skills in echocardiography

Job description

You will lead and oversee a diverse team of Cardiac Physiologists who will perform and report adult trans-thoracic echocardiograms in line with BSE minimum data set and local reporting guidelines. Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate. Submit reports and archive study images in accordance with contractual requirements and local SOPs. Liaise with relevant hospital departments and GP practices for urgent clinical referrals.

What you are responsible for:

Clinical

• Independently perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms in line with BSE minimum data set and local reporting guidelines
• Responsible for and have a care of duty of patients whilst carrying out all encounters
• Obtain formal/informal consent for procedures and check for any contra-indications for the tests
• During investigations ensure diagnostic results are produced and stored in line with SOPs
• Maintain and calibrate the equipment used to perform diagnostic tests and procedures

Operations

• Support Operational staff with organising and coordinating cardiac physiologist to ensure clinical capacity requirements are always met
• Provide the patient with all the relevant details of the test being performed to them
• Instruct patients as to when they will be seen by doctors to discuss test results
• Communicate with internal staff and external companies regarding breakdown/maintenance of equipment
• Expedite abnormal findings to the appropriate members of staff. Give professional advice and opinion if applicable and where necessary
• Use effective time management in a high workload area daily

People Management

• Effectively communicate complex medical information to patients in a clear and empathetic manner
• Skillfully manage interactions with challenging patients, including those who are elderly, have disabilities, or have mental health conditions
• Provide support and mentorship to all team members
• Guide and provide educational support and training to your team
• Provide hands‑on echocardiography training and other diagnostic procedures, regularly assess junior staff's skills, to help them achieve BSE standards
• Direct and supervise the workload of the cardiac physiologists under your training and supervision
• Ensure there is professional development and training for all staff reporting to you
• Participate in the recruitment selection, interviewing and assessment of applicants

Commercial & Service Development

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS commissioners and healthcare providers, ensuring efficient communication and service delivery
• Lead the organisation through BSE departmental accreditation and promote best practice across the service

Quality & Audit

• Complete audits of clinical activity provided by Cardiac Physiologists
• Support Cardiac Physiologists currently working towards their BSE accreditation
• Hold regular review meeting with clinical staff to provide guidance for improvement and development
• Play an active part in clinical governance such as investigating complaints and reviewing incidents for learning actions
• Provide advice to senior and operational managers on clinically related matters
• Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service standards
• Oversee risk management protocols within your team, identifying and mitigating potential risks
• Participate in the companies Clinical Advisory Board for Echo services, provide suggestions on managing a safe and patient centric service
• Review and triage patient referrals received in to the service in line with the service contract and best practice