Basic Grade Cardiac Physiologist

OverviewPost Title:Basic Grade Cardiac PhysiologistPost Status:Permanent ContractDepartmentNon Invasive Cardiology (NIC) DepartmentLocation:Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9Reports to:Chief II Cardiac PhysiologistSalary:Appointment will be made on the Staff Grade Cardiac Physiologist salary scale€44,276 to €65,394 LSIHours of work:Full time 35 hours per weekClosing Date:12 noon on 15/10/2025Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.Beaumont Hospital is a large academic teaching hospital, 5km north of Dublin City centre.We provide emergency and acute care services across 54 medical specialties to a local community of 290,000 people, in addition to many tertiary services.Beaumont Hospital is the lead level 4 hospital within the Royal College of Surgeons Hospital Group.Our aim is to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients, excellent training to our students, and a friendly, stimulating, and professional environment for staff.The Beaumont Hospital Non-Invasive Cardiology (NIC) Department provides key services for in-patients, out-patients and day care patients under the care of Beaumont Hospital.These services include echocardiography (transthoracic, transoesophageal and stress), electrocardiography, holter monitoring, exercise treadmill testing and local and remote device monitoring and optimisation (pacemaker, loop recorder, implantable cardiac defibrillator and cardiac resynchronisation therapy).In addition, we support the hospitals catheterisation laboratories for coronary and electrophysiological diagnostics and interventions and device implantation.In line with Slaintecare, the Integrated Model of Care for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease and National Heart Programme ****, it is planned to extend cardiac diagnostic services, in particular transthoracic echocardiography, into the community.We developed an ambulatory care hub in Dublin North City and County Community Health Organisation (CHO9), one of which is aligned with Beaumont Hospital, to facilitate improved access to optimal chronic disease management and health promotion.The aim is to deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time.Transthoracic echocardiography will be key to the cardiovascular component of this service.It is envisioned that a community based cardiac diagnostic service will be provided by Beaumont Hospital Senior Cardiac Physiologists, with adequate TTE experience, on a rotational basis.There are many opportunities for technical and also leadership/managerial skill development in Beaumont Hospital, with a weekly departmental case-based discussion and educational meeting and working towards echo laboratory departmental accreditation.Organisation Skills & development programme and other in-house programmes are available.Opportunities to attend out of house educational courses and meetings are also encouraged and supported.There are a number of quality improvement projects ongoing in the NIC department and new ideas and initiatives are welcomed.ResponsibilitiesThe main duties of the Basic Grade Cardiac Physiologist are as follows:Performing and reporting non-invasive cardiac tests, ECG, Holter, Exercise Stress Tests.Portable testing where necessary.Cath Lab, EP and Device ClinicRemote Monitoring.To work towards personal accreditationHistory taking and interpretation of request forms.Calibration and maintenance of all equipment, including sterilisation where necessary.Participation in patient care, e.g. Preparation and reassurance of the patients.To initiate and participate in the management of any medical emergencies arising in the department, including cardiac resuscitation.To keep such records appropriate to his/her office as may be required by the Chief Executive or designated officer.Duties are carried out under the supervision and control of the Chief II and Chief I Cardiac Physiologist/Consultant in charge or other such person designated for that purpose by the Board.To carry out the duties of a Basic Grade Cardiac Physiologist in the hospital or at any other location as maybe required by the Chief Executive or designated officer.Customer/Client FocusDemonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the service user.Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.Planning & Organisational SkillsDemonstrate organisational skills including effective time management.Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks.Staff Development/TrainingEnsure ongoing development and training keeping skills current and progressing as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist to support the service, for example echo accreditation.Ensure all Hospital Mandatory training completed, including basic life support training.Data QualityEnsure data regarding all activity within the department is of the highest quality.CommunicationDemonstrate effective communication skills including theability to present information in a clear and concise manner.ability to communicate clear instructions to patients in an understandable fashion.Demonstrate strong interpersonal skillsGeneral DutiesEncourage good working relationships within the multidisciplinary staff of this department and with other hospital departments.Identify opportunities for improvement and initiate steps to accomplish same.Assist in identification of service developments and cost improvements within the Directorate.Act with integrity at all times, in relation to patient data and sensitive data linked to the department or hospital.Utilises effective time management skillsMaintains professional appearance and dress codeComplies with guidelines for absence or tardinessAttends staff meetings, reads email and other postings.Attends all required in-servicesWears identification badge when workingAll employees are expected to remain flexible to meet the needs of the department and hospitalThe above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be a conclusive list.This job description may be subject to change in the light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the post holder.QualificationsSelection Criteria:The selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.Essential:(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition(i) Posses BSc in Clinical Measurement from the Dublin Institute of Technology.Or(ii) Posses BSc in Clinical Measurement from Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)Or(iii) Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8)as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science(IICMP) (Verification of Qualification Certificate must be included with CV)Or(iv)(a) Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) form the Dublin Institute of TechnologyOr(iv)(b) An equivalent scientific qualification as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science awarded in or before ****.(See Note 1*)Note 1 * In exceptional cases, where the IICMP are not in position to validate pre **** qualifications, the Clinical Measurement Physiologists expert on the eligibility / selection board may, at their discretion, deem as eligible:HSE applications who are currently employed as Clinical Measurement Physiologists, and who were employed in or before ****, on the presentation of proof of their qualification/s that was acceptable on the commencement of their employment.Informal Enquiries ONLY to:Name:Thelma MorganTitle:Chief II Cardiac PhysiologistPhone:***********#J-*****-Ljbffr