Job summary
Duchy Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK which itself is part of the global healthcare provider Ramsay Health Care. It provides private and NHS hospital services for the population of Cornwall and in some case Devon and further afield. Working closely with the local NHS providers and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board , Duchy is seen as a key system partner particularly in the provision of elective cardiology services.
Main duties of the job
The role of Principal Cardiac Physiologist will include daily management of the Cardiology Service including dealing with patient issues, supporting the non-clinical support staff in booking and arranging appointments, managing capacity and demand, ordering stock and invoicing receipting high cost consumables, dealing with Consultant queries and supporting the clinical members of the team.
To participate in the provision of the technical invasive cardiology service and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within the outpatient setting and the angiography suite.
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France.
Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities.
Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery.
Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS.
Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Cardiac Physiologist
Duchy Hospital, Truro
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Principal Cardiac Physiologist to be part of the amazing 'Team Duchy' and to further the development of the elective cardiology service at the Duchy Hospital with a cardiac cath lab that is about to be fully refurbished with state-of-the-art facilities enabling additional services.
The cardiology service currently provides a range of outpatient clinics, diagnostic testing for both in-patients and outpatients, and our lab offers a range of procedures including elective angiography, PCI, device implantation, Cardioversion and Transoesophageal echocardiography. The lab is about to be fully refurbished which will allow further development of the range of PCI procedures to include Rotablation and shockwave.
The successful candidate should have previous experience of working as a Principal Cardiac Physiologist and be able to perform a full range of non-invasive and invasive investigations working both in the lab and delivering their own outpatient clinics ideally for echo, treadmills, running a holter device clinic and pacemaker FU including ILR, CRT, ICD and brady devices. Professional accreditation with BSE and/or HRUK/IBHRE is a necessity for the role. Suitable applicants should have the ability to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage the team as well as working as a part of that team. The successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness to learn to further develop their knowledge and skills.
We are looking for an expert with a high level of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through formal training / experience with invasive procedures.
Main duties of the job
The role of Principal Cardiac Physiologist will include daily management of the Cardiology Service including dealing with patient issues, supporting the non-clinical support staff in booking and arranging appointments, managing capacity and demand, ordering stock and invoicing receipting high cost consumables, dealing with Consultant queries and supporting the clinical members of the team.
To participate in the provision of the technical invasive cardiology service and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within the outpatient setting and the angiography suite.
What You'll Get
25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
Flexible shift patterns available where possible
Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
Life Assurance (Death in Service)
Free Training and Development via the Academy
Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
The Blue Light Card Scheme
About us
Duchy Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK which itself is part of the global healthcare provider Ramsay Health Care. It provides private and NHS hospital services for the population of Cornwall and in some case Devon and further afield. Working closely with the local NHS providers and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board , Duchy is seen as a key system partner particularly in the provision of elective cardiology services.
In addition to cardiology, the hospital provides elective surgical care for adults across a range of specialties including orthopaedic, general surgery, ENT, and gynaecology.
The core values that underpin the way we work are incorporated in 'Ramsay Cares', for our people, our communities, and our planet. These values and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.
We offer a pleasant and supportive working environment, in the beautiful county of Cornwall where there are opportunities for a range of hobbies and outdoor activities from active to the more relaxing. With flexible working solutions, heavily subsided meals, free parking and significant support for personal and professional development, Duchy really is a great place to work. In our most recent staff survey 87% of our staff feel respected at work, 81% feel supported in their efforts to adapt to changes, 87% would recommend this organisation to people as a great place to work, and a massive 90% felt that Duchy made patient safety a priority.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Debby Blease, Head of Clinical Servies , or phone 01872 226108
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful candidate should have previous experience of working as a Principal Cardiac Physiologist and be able to perform a full range of non-invasive and invasive investigations working both in the lab and delivering their own outpatient clinics ideally for echo, treadmills, running a holter device clinic and pacemaker FU including ILR, CRT, ICD and brady devices. Professional accreditation with BSE and/or HRUK/IBHRE is a necessity for the role. Suitable applicants should have the ability to work under pressure and be able to effectively manage the team as well as working as a part of that team. The successful applicant will demonstrate a willingness to learn to further develop their knowledge and skills.
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for an expert with a high level of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through formal training / experience with invasive procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address
Penventinnie Ln, Treliske, Truro TR1 3UP
Truro
TR1 3UP