Overview

Post Title:

Chief I Clinical Specialist EP Cardiac Physiologist

Post Status:

Permanent Contract

Department

Cardiology Department- EP & CRM service

Location:

Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9

Reports to:

Professionally accountable to: Chief II Cardiac Physiologist

Clinically accountable to : Consultant Cardiology lead

Operationally accountable: Business Manager Medical Directorate

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Chief I Cardiac Physiologist salary scale (€59,397 to €75,237 LSI ) at a point in line with Government pay policy.

Hours of work:

Full time - 35 hours per week

Closing Date:

12 noon on 14/11/2025

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

Cardiology at Beaumont:

Cardiology services at Beaumont Hospital are currently provided by 9 consultant cardiologists with specialist interests in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, non-invasive cardiac imaging and heart failure and general cardiology

The invasive Cardiology service is provided through a ‘12’ bed Coronary Care Unit, 20 in-patient beds and 7 day unit beds, and Outpatient clinics.

The full range of non-invasive cardiology examinations are provided by consultant led and provided service. This includes a team of cardiovascular physiologists performing transoesophageal echo (consultant delivered), transthoracic echo, stress testing and Holter and BP monitoring. There is a consultant led Heart Failure Unit and a multidisciplinary team delivered cardiac rehab programme on site.

The cardiology service in Beaumont is a highly motivated multidisciplinary consultant lead team and provides services supporting all other specialties in the hospital. Additionally the service provides significant levels of core cardiology activities as well as sub specialised components which include the following services :

• Interventional Cardiology with 2 cardiac cath labs

• Cardiac electrophysiology and Implantable devices/ pacing

• Echocardiography/Transoesophageal echocardiography

• Coronary Care Unit

• Daily Cardiology Out Patient Clinics

• 24/7 cardiology Consultant On Call & In-Patient management

• Cardiology Day ward

• Daily Cardiology hospital wide Consult Service

• Large, busy Cardiac Rehab Unit – the first in the country.

• Supportive Heart Unit (for ambulatory management of patients with chronic heart failure)

Our EP service has expanded in recent years to include the use of intra-cardiac echocardiography and zero-fluoroscopy techniques, enabling greater precision while minimising radiation exposure for patients and staff. With continued investment in physiologist and nursing teams, strengthened anaesthetic support and enhanced cardiology infrastructure, we are laying the groundwork to expand our services even further.

At Beaumont Hospital there is a continuous drive for education and to support professional development. This is through weekly Consultant led training sessions, support for formal education eg. CRM/EP accreditation or Master’s degree and local leadership training via the Learning and Development department.

Beaumont hospital is keen to ensure all staff maintain a satisfactory work-life balance and are open to flexibility in working hours and have supported parental leave to staff members.

Position Summary:

The Non Invasive Cardiology (NIC) Department in Beaumont Hospital provides a number of critical services for in-patients, out-patients and day care patients under the care of Beaumont Hospital. These services include

• Transthoracicechocardiography (TTE)

• Exercise Stress Test

• Holter Monitoring

• ICD/Pacemaker Monitoring (Local)

• ICD/Pacemaker Monitoring (Remote)

• Loop Recorder Monitoring

• Electrocardiography (ECG)

• Transoesophageal (TOE)

• In addition the department supports the hospitals Cath Lab.

• The NIC Department are a key service provider for a wide number of areas within the organisation and play a significant part in the effective management of hospital patients.

The Chief I Cardiac Physiologist will work as a key team member supporting and providing the above service

Responsibilities

The main duties of the Chief I Cardiac Physiologist in EP are as follows:

Operations

• Plan, develop and monitor human resource plans to ensure an effective and efficient EP service.

• Plan specialist services, innovations and developments including offsite CRM services.

• Responsible for the effective running of the EP Service to provide both inpatients and outpatients service provision.

• Ensure that services are based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice.

• Provide advanced clinical knowledge in the area of EP and CRM and provide education to all relevant clinical staff and students

• Demand and capacity management, advise on optimum usage of resources and provide innovative solutions to meet demand.

• Develop close links with other healthcare facilities relevant to the delivery and enhancement of services.

• 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 EP/CRM Department.

• Keep abreast of new developments, skills and technology in order to initiate and respond to changes in the work environment e.g. data analysis, clinical audit, research etc.

• Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients.

• Liaise with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist II / Cardiology Lead Consultant 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 EP/CRM Service are familiar with the plan for management of critical incidents and that the EP/CRM Service is ready to meet such a demand.

• Work with the Cardiology Systems Manager, IT Department and clinicians in the development of computerised systems for patient and data management and ensure that these are maintained and upgraded.

• Provide advice to the Chief Cardiac Physiologist II / Cardiology Consultant Lead on matters relating to the care of patients in the Department.

• 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.

• Calibration and maintenance of all equipment which includes sterilisation where necessary. Performing the procedures listed above, reporting and highlighting abnormal recordings.

• To initiate and participate in dealing with Medical Emergencies including Cardiac Resuscitation. Ensure all staff in EP/CRM department have mandatory training for emergency situations.

Leadership

• Manage the EP/CRM Department in the absence of the Chief II taking responsibility for the safe delivery and co-ordination of services for patients, ensuring effective, efficient and quality care service in EP/CRM

• To carry out his/her duties under the supervision of the Chief II Physiologist/Consultant in charge or other such person designated for that purpose by the Board.

• To carry out the duties of a Chief I Cardiac Physiologist in the hospital or at any other location as maybe required by the Chief Executive or designated officer.

• Availability outside normal working hours for emergency situations.

People Management

• Provide 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 EP/CRM 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 within their EP/CRM career.

• Help 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 and training sessions.

Communication

• Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills especially the ability to communicate clear and concise instructions to patients in an understandable fashion.

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

Leadership

• Encourage good working relationships within the multidisciplinary staff of the Directorate and with other Hospital Departments.

• Identify opportunities for improvement and initiate steps to accomplish same.

• Assist in identification of cost improvements, service developments and income generation opportunities within the Directorate.

• Act with discretion and integrity at all times in relation to sensitive data linked to the directorate or the hospital.

• Utilises effective time management skills

• Deputise for the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist as appropriate

• To ensure that appropriate governance and supervision structures are in place for all staff members.

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

• This is not an exhaustive listing and the Chief I Cardiac Physiologist will perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned to him/her from time to time

The 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.

Qualifications

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.

Mandatory:

(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(IIMCP)(IICMP Verification of Qualification Certificate should be included with CV where applicable)

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*)

And

(v) All candidates must have a minimum of 5 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 5 years fulltime) relevant post qualification experience.

and

(vi) BHRS or IBHRE Accreditation

(b) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Experience in EP procedures is essential.

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:

01 7977971

Chief I Clinical Specialist EP Cardiac Physiologist

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