Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Job Background/ContextThe Hermitage Medical Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. Cardiology provides a range of Cardiac Diagnostic services and this role is important in making a significant contribution, developing and maintaining best practice in Cardiology services. Key Responsibilities OperationsManage the Department taking responsibility for the safe delivery and co-ordination of nursing services for patients, ensuring effective, efficient and quality specialist nursing care service.Plan, develop and monitor human and budget resource plans to ensure an effective and efficient service.Plan specialist services, innovations and developments.Ensure that services are based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice. Develop close links with other healthcare facilities relevant to the delivery and enhancement of services. Carry out clinical duties as part of the overall cardiology team, but in relative terms to the management duties. Develop a strong relationship is required with the Cardiac Cath Lab Manager and provision of adequate resources to the Cath Lab is a key deliverable.Have joint responsibility with the Cardiac Cath Lab Manager for the Cath Lab list of patientsResponsible for the electrophysiology studies and device implantation in the Cardiac Cath Lab.Responsible for emergency equipment in the Cath Lab i.e. IABP and temporary pacing.·        Monitor complaints and investigate any nursing and clinical complaints, taking corrective action as appropriate and review audit to ensure there are no re-occurrences.·        Ensure that all records are properly and accurately maintained.Facilitate effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and multi-disciplinary team as necessary ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.·        Communicate and develop effective relationships with Medical Consultants, Clinical Nurse Managers and other relevant hospital staff to ensure safe, efficient management of the Unit/Ward.·        Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients.·        Liaise with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist II / Cardiology Services Manager on a regular basis, as appropriate, providing feedback on Department activity and issues.·        Ensure that systems for the provision of clinical and non-clinical services are satisfactory and that they are timely and economically utilised.·        Undertake an annual review of services including the preparation of an annual report.·        Ensure that all staff within the Department are familiar with the plan for management of critical incidents and that the Department is ready to meet such a demand.·        Work with the IT Department and clinicians in the development of computerised systems for patient management and ensure that these are maintained and upgraded.·        In consultation with staff continually monitor stock levels, suitability, usage and potential for savings. Advise the Chief Cardiac Physiologist II / Cardiology Services Manager on alternative supplies and changes in practice which impact on costs.Provide advice to the Chief Cardiac Physiologist II / Cardiology Services Manager on matters relating to the care of patients in the Department.To ensure that there is an appropriate cardiac Physiologist cover available to the hospital. This may require development of an out-of-hours and/or standby roster.·        Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.  People ManagementProvide clinical and management leadership for staff and ensure an effective learning environment for the multidisciplinary team and taking an active part in the delivery of care as appropriate.·        Promote an environment that is conducive to the development of best practice, enhances staff retention and promotes good industrial relations.·        Maintain a high level of staff morale, promoting good communication, team spirit and job satisfaction among members of the multidisciplinary team. Strive to ensure that staff are accountable, responsible and have authority to practice and manage within their roles.·        Play a role in the recruitment and selection of staff for the service.·        Ensure that all new staff in the Department receive an adequate orientation and induction programme, have a clear understanding of their duties, responsibilities and standards of performance at all times.·        Ensure that staff are effectively supported with annual reviews and the development of personal development plans.·        Provide a duty roster that ensures resources are deployed effectively and efficiently to cope with fluctuations in workload, case complexity, adequate skills mix, planned Department activity or staff absence difficulties.,·        Comply with all HR system and policy requirements including recording of relevant data·        Establish a formal mechanism for communication among the team including schedules for staff meetings. #IJ