Cardiac Physiologist - Section Head of Cath lab and Non-InvasiveNau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Location: Wellington Hospital
Service: Cardiology
The Clinical Physiology Service is a team who works closely with physicians, nurses, Medical Radiation Technologists, sonographers, administrators and support staff to provide a high quality, efficient and patient focused service to inpatients and outpatients.
The role of Section Head- Cath lab and Non-Invasive is a mixed clinical and management role within the Cardiac Physiology team managing workflow and staff. The management time allocation designated for this position is approximately 0.2 FTE, with the remaining balance being clinical work, however this may be vary depending on need. The Section Head will be based at Wellington Regional Hospital though may be required to work at other Central Region District Health Boards of Hutt Valley, Wairarapa, Whanganui, Mid-Central, Hawkes Bay, and Nelson Marlborough.
This role includes participation in the on-call roster and covering their share of clinical overtime when required.
The Section Head will:
Maintain senior Clinical Physiology Practitioner skills, to work at a high standard, ensuring patient needs are met when accessing Clinical Physiology servicesManage the day-to-day workings of the team including leave and roster managementDevelop an understanding of all technical and support tasks required to oversee a serviceSupport local and regional trainee Clinical Cardiac Physiologists enrolled in the existing national Clinical Physiology training programme.Facilitate and co-ordinate Clinical Physiologists training in sub-specialties to access the training support they needExpand and use knowledge of the other cardiac diagnostic services to identify quality improvements to service delivery locally and where applicable across the Central Region.The role holder will be expected to be registered with the Clinical Physiology Registration Board and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate, and have a current advanced resuscitation certificate.
The Cardiology Service is a secondary and tertiary service provided for Te Whatu Ora, Capital and Coast and those of the central region of New Zealand.
Cardiology at Te Whatu Ora, Capital and Coast includes:
Cardiac Diagnostic TestingThe Heart and Lung UnitCardiac interventional Suite, providing the following procedures:Coronary AngiogramsCoronary intervention and CTOBalloon Valvuloplasty and TAVIPFO/ASD/LAA ClosurePacing, ICD and CRT implantsElectrophysiologyPacing/ICD follow-up serviceEchocardiographyExercise Tolerance TestingNon-invasive monitoring- Holter-ECG, Events & Ambulatory BPElectrocardiographyTraining of provisional Cardiac PhysiologistsClinical Physiology provides a full range of diagnostic testing as an integral part of the Cardiology Service
Te Whatu Ora, Capital and Coast and Hutt Valley Cardiology Service accredited as an SCT training facility.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Wide range of experience and expertise in Cardiac investigationsExperience in peer-teaching, mentoring and assessmentExperience in LeadershipProficiency in use of computer/ teaching technologies e.g. Word, Power Point, Xcel, teaching equipment e.g. data shows, projectorsEssential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations:
NZ Registration with CPRB as CCP with a current APCMaintains current membership of SCTHas an advanced Resuscitation certificate.Someone well-suited to the role will place a high value on the following:
Self-led LearningParticipating in and contributing to regular relevant meetings across the regionMaintaining competency and growing current knowledge base through participating in ongoing personal professional developmentMaintaining clinical skillsPresentations at suitable local, regional and national forumsContribution or involvement in ongoing research and/or education and training of self and colleaguesOther:
Good working knowledge of the New Zealand Health System and working within a multi-disciplinary team environmentExperience with change management is desirableClean and current full NZ driver's licenseHere at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
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