Chief Cardiac Physiologist

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Chief 1 Cardiac Physiologist - Specialising in ECHO/CRM and Cath lab

Full-time (35 hours per week) | Permanent |

Candidate Criteria:

Education

• Possess the B.Sc. in Clinical Measurement Science, Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement or hold an equivalent qualification.
• Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP).
• Echocardiography accreditation, e.g. BSE, EACVI or equivalent.
• o Cardiac pacing accreditation, e.g. IBHRE, EHRA, BHRS
• MSc / MBA (Desirable)
• Management qualification (Desirable)

Experience

· At least 5 years post-grad experience in working as a physiologist in a cardiology department.

· At least 3 of these years’ experience at senior level.

· Deputising at Senior Manager level. (Desirable)

· Managing Change Projects. (Desirable)

· Managing significant budgets. (Desirable)

The Purpose of This Role:

The role of the Chief I Cardiac Physiologist, Specialising in ECHO/CRM and Cathlab, is to provide a quality cardiology service to the hospital and will deputise for the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist as required.

The successful candidate will fulfil a hands-on diagnostic role daily within the assigned clinical area. They will be expected to engage and contribute their technical knowledge and acquired clinical acumen, consistent with the operating procedures and guidelines BSL, to ensure patient care is fully optimised in line with the departmental aspiration to achieve quality and deliver diagnostics in an efficient and compassionate manner.

Proficiency in echo cardiography and CRM will be key to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

o Provide strategic and clinical leadership which results in the delivery of an effective, efficient quality assured and patient centred Echocardiography

Service/Cath Lab Service.

o Ensure professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as set out by IICMS.

o Act as an advanced clinical advisor to Cardiac Physiologist colleagues and others.

o Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical, professional developments and promote awareness of new developments, leading the

implementation of change to reflect latest thinking and best practice.

o Be accountable for the quality of the service provided, including customer service and technical aspects - liaise on an on-going basis with the Chief

II Cardiac Physiologist to ensure the smooth running of the service.

o Advise on patient schedule and waiting lists to ensure optimum usage of facilities.

o Develop and maintain a training function, as may be required, in relation to qualified staff and / or trainees and students. Supervise and assess all

training, as required. Ensure training is available to support new service developments.

o Contribute to the development of service plans, monitoring and reporting on their implementation and addressing issues arising as appropriate.

o Support the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist in the implementation of initiatives aimed at on-going service development and improvement.

o Contribute to financial planning and ensure that appropriate budgetary control procedures are implemented.

o Demonstrates advanced leadership and team skills including the ability to lead by example.

To Apply: Please submit your CV

Panel: a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

Informal Inquiries: please contact Irene Flynn, Chief II Cardiac Physiologist ipflynn@bonsecours.ie

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

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