Locum Cardiac Physiologist

As a temporary Cardiac Physiologist, you will:

• Perform a variety of trans-thoracic and transoesophageal echocardiographic examinations (TTEs and TEEs) independently, potentially including:
• Adult echocardiography
• Doppler studies (colour, pulsed wave, continuous wave)
• Stress echocardiography
• Contrast echocardiography (bubble studies, agitated saline)
• Optimise image acquisition and probe manipulation to ensure high-quality visualisation.
• Analyse and interpret echocardiographic findings with exceptional accuracy, identifying and describing normal and abnormal structures and functions.
• Master cardiac anatomy and physiology to accurately evaluate chamber sizes, wall thickness, valve function, and blood flow dynamics.
• Generate clear and concise reports for referring cardiologists and other healthcare professionals, highlighting key findings and diagnostic impressions.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, explaining procedures, findings, and implications in a compassionate and understandable manner.
• Build rapport and address patient concerns with empathy and expertise.
• Collaborate effectively with cardiologists, sonographers, and other healthcare team members to provide optimal patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in clinical Physiology or a Postgraduate Certificate in echocardiography.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

Please submit your CV and a time to be contacted and apply today!