Highly Specialist Physiologist, Band 7

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Our busy Cardiac and Cardio-Respiratory departments, staffed by a friendly and committed team, provide a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology investigations. These include Coronary Angiography, primary PCI using up to date techniques, ICD, CRT and Pacemaker implantation and follow-up, Echocardiography, Physiologist-led stress testing including RACP and Chest Pain Clinics, ambulatory monitoring techniques, as well as a routine ECG service. A full range of pulmonary function investigations are performed within our Cardio-Respiratory department at Perth Royal Infirmary.

This post is for an experienced Echocardiographer who will be working predominantly in performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiography, main base will be Perth Royal Infirmary but cross site working will be necessary. The post holder may be required to work in other areas of the department and therefore be appropriately qualified and experienced.

We are fully committed to continuing professional development and education. Attendance at local, national and international professional meetings/seminars is encouraged and supported.

Suitable candidates must possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and must be RCCP registered or equivalent. Candidates must hold BSE accreditation or equivalent and evidence post qualification experience with the ability to work autonomously, train and develop others.

Informal enquiries to: Lynne Stevenson, Principal Physiologist for NHS Tayside, Tel. 01382 660111, ext 35330, email lynne.stevenson@nhs.scot or Caroline McConnell, service lead at PRI, Tel. 01738 473618.

Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.