Basic Grade Cardiac Physiologist

Post Title:

Basic Grade Cardiac Physiologist

Post Status:

Permanent Contract

Department

Non Invasive Cardiology (NIC) Department

Location:

Beaumont Hospital Dublin 9

Reports to:

Chief II Cardiac Physiologist

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Staff Grade Cardiac Physiologist salary scale

44276 to 65394 LSI

Hours of work:

Full time 35 hours per week

Closing Date:

12 noon on 15/10/2025

Please 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 290000 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 2021 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.

The 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 Clinic

Remote Monitoring.

To work towards personal accreditation

History taking and interpretation of request forms.

Calibration and maintenance of all equipment including sterilisation where necessary.

Participation in patient care. i.e. 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 Focus

Demonstrate 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 Skills

Demonstrate organisational skills including effective time management.

Demonstrate the ability to manage deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks.

Staff Development/Training

Ensure 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 Quality

Ensure data regarding all activity within the department is of the highest quality.

Communication

Demonstrate effective communication skills including the

- ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.

- ability to communicate clear instructions to patients in an understandable fashion.

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

General Duties

Encourage 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 skills

Maintains professional appearance and dress code

Complies with guidelines for absence or tardiness

Attends staff meetings reads email and other postings.

Attends all required in-services

Wears identification badge when working

All employees are expected to remain flexible to meet the needs of the department and hospital

Selection Criteria:

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 Technology

Or

(iv)(b) An equivalent scientific qualification as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science awarded in or before 2005.(See Note 1*)

Note 1 * In exceptional cases where the IICMP are not in position to validate pre 2005 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 2005 on the presentation of proof of their qualification/s that was acceptable on the commencement of their employment.

Informal Enquiries ONLY to:

Name:

Thelma Morgan

Title:

Chief II Cardiac Physiologist

Phone:

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