Basic grade Cardiac Physiologist Permanent

Job Title: Basic Grade Cardiac Physiologist

Reference No: 06\.005 (2026\)

Department / Directorate: Department, Medical Directorate

Reports to: Chief II Cardiac Physiologist or Deputy

Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4, voluntary, academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4,000 people from 63 different countries, it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800,000 people and is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.

The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin \& Midlands Region, which serves a population of over 1\.2 million across seven counties, and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation, the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.

TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.

The Hospital is ambitious, recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future, largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a *“Hospital without Walls”* always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.

TUH Vision and Values

The vision of the Hospital is “*People Caring for People to Live Better Lives”* through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.

Our TUH CARE values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:* Collaborate – together and with our academic and care partners

• Achieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing


• Respect – for patients, each other and our environment


• Equity – for patients and staff

At TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every member of the Team is valued equally. We recognise that a skilled, satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.

A full overview of TUH is available on www.tuh.ie/about us

purpose of the role:

The Cardiac Physiologist will provide a high quality cardiac investigation service to patients with known or suspected cardiac disease under the supervision of the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist or other such person designated for that purpose by the Chief II.

overview of role:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Consultant Cardiologist or other duly authorised Officers:* The Physiologist will undertake the duties appropriate to a Cardiac Physiologist, subject to the supervision of the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist or other such person designated for that purpose by the Chief II

• The Physiologist should be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis, treatment and care of cardiac patients


• The major portion of the work commitment of the Physiologist is with the Cardiology Department and in addition the holder of this post will be required to carry out and participate in a wide range of medical procedures


• A complete understanding of all such procedures and an ability to make accurate measurements is essential


• Adherence to departmental patient policies at all times


• Provide high standard of safe practice for patient care


• Conduct and interpret a full range of non\-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests including Resting ECG’s, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, Holter Monitoring and ECG Event Monitoring, Exercise Stress Testing, Pacemaker follow\-up and programming and Echocardiography (TTE, TOE and DSE)


• Conduct the technical/physiological measurement aspects of a full range of invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory including pressure measurements and analysis, ECG monitoring, cardiac output and oxygen saturation determination


• Conduct the technical support required for therapeutic procedures including electrophysiology, pacemaker implantation, transluminal coronary angioplasty, balloon pump, FFR and IVUS


• Provide first line maintenance, electrical safety checking and calibration of equipment


• Teach the Cardiac Physiologist or students from other disciplines in all of the above procedures as delegated by the Chief II, Chief I or Senior Cardiac Physiologist


• Support nursing, medical and technical staff in the implementation of patient care involving technology


• Contribute as required to the development of training programmes for established staff and external groups


• Perform such duties appropriate to the officer as may be assigned from time to time


• Act for other staff in their absence as required


• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures in all aspects of care


• Use Cardiovascular Information (CVIS)


• Participate in cost awareness and cost control policies in department utilisation systems for audit purposes (I.T. or Paper)


• Display qualities of leadership and good communication with all users of service and other service providers


• The Physiologist will be responsible for the care and cleanliness of all equipment and accessories used by him/her


• Attend meetings of the Department as required


• Use knowledge, judgement and experience to develop ways of coping with crisis situation i.e. Patient and staff


• Report accidents and incidents. Participate in the investigation and remedial action


• Be familiar with Hospital \& Departmental Disaster Plans and its implementations


• Observe daily and uphold cleaning standards in the department. Report any inadequacies


• To attend staff “In\-Service” training programme


• As medical procedures change and new developments are introduced the Physiologists must update his/her knowledge and training accordingly


• Study leave for appropriate in\-service training and presentation of research data will be supported where possible


• Maintain a personal record of professional development


• Act as a role model


• Ensure that development is research based


• Develop/foster research in cardiac catheterisation/cardiology


• Assist in maintaining a level of excellence in patient care by maintaining standards and supporting the overall management of the Department


• Any other duties assigned by the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist or deputy

General accountability:* Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of relevant internal training programmers available through our Centre for Learning \& Development Prospectus.

Qualifications \& Experience required

Must have:* Be an Associate of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (A.S.C.S.T.) (or equivalent qualification)

• Possess the Certificate (or equivalent qualification) in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or from a similar institution

Or* Be a member of the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (M.S.C.S.T.) (or equivalent qualification)

Or* After 2005 BSc in Clinical Measurement (or equivalent) 4th year students will be considered offer subject to qualification 2019

• If you have an equivalent qualification it must be ratified by the Institute of Clinical Measurement Science. Prove of ratification must be attached to you application before you can be consider for interview

And* Have had not less than two years relevant experience in a Cardiac department, or appropriate clinical placement during BSc in Clinical Measurement Science (or equivalent)

Essential Criteria:* Be able to perform 12 Lead Resting ECG’s

• Perform Exercise Stress Testing


• Ambulatory Monitoring

Desirable:* Associate of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology

• Experience in echocardiography


• British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) or European Society Echocardiography (ESE) of adult accreditation


• Heart Rhythm UK, IBHRE or European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), Device Accreditation


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)

Reward \& Recognition* Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, grade code 3867\. (€44,776 \- 66,048 incl LSI's) *These particulars are subject to change in line with overall public pay policy. Point on scale allocated is based on relevant HSE Circulars*

• The appointment is full permanent and pensionable.


• The annual leave entitlement is 28 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year.


• Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

Application process

Applications must be submitted ‘on\-line’ at www.tuh.ie/careers by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On\-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgeme

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