L9027 Cardiac Physiologist, Senior, Fiseolaí Cairdiach Sinsearach in Letterkenny

About the Role

L9027 Cardiac Physiologist, Senior, Fiseolaí Cairdiach Sinsearach
Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland

Full time, Temporary

Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €45,224–€66,708 per year.

Closing date: 22 Sept 2026

Letterkenny University Hospital is an acute general and maternity hospital delivering a patient-centred, quality-driven focused service and a wide range of diagnostic and support services. LUH is a teaching hospital with links to the University of Galway, the Royal College of Surgeons, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and the Atlantic Technological University. Undergraduate Nurse, Midwifery, and AHP training and clinical placements are also provided at the hospital along with post graduate Medical and Nursing education.

The West and North West region provides acute and specialist hospital and community services to the West and North West of Ireland – counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and adjoining counties.

The region comprises of 7 hospitals across 8 sites:

• Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH)
• Mayo University Hospital (MUH)
• Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH)
• Roscommon University Hospital (RUH)
• Sligo University Hospital (SUH) incorporating Our Lady’s Hospital Manorhamilton (OLHM)
• Galway University Hospitals (GUH) incorporating University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital

The region’s Academic Partner is NUI Galway.

The region covers one third of the land mass of Ireland, it provides health care to a population of 830,000, employs over 20,000 staff

Our vision is to be a leading academic Hospital providing excellent integrated patient-centred care delivered by skilled caring staff.

Our guiding principles are to work in partnership with patients and other healthcare providers across the continuum of care to:

• Deliver high quality, safe, timely and equitable patient care by developing and ensuring sustainable clinical services to meet the needs of our population.
• Deliver integrated services across the Hospitals and communities, with clear lines of responsibility, accountability and authority, whilst maintaining individual hospital site integrity.
• Continue to develop and improve our clinical services supported by education, research and innovation, in partnership with NUI Galway and other academic partners.
• Recruit, retain and develop highly-skilled multidisciplinary teams through support, engagement and empowerment.

The Cardiac Physiologist, Senior has a key role to play in developing and supporting Cardiac Diagnostic Service at Letterkenny University Hospital in conjunction with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist. They are responsible for managing their own caseload and for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of cardiac diagnostic services for service users according to service standards and best practice.

Requirements

The post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree

Maintain awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.

Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme

The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will:

Clinical/ Professional

• Carry out duties to the appropriate standard under the supervision of the Chief Cardiac Physiologist and in cooperation with the Consultant Cardiologist or other persons as designated by the Health Service Executive.
• Participate in in-patient care, including preparation and reassurance of patient.
• Be responsible for history – taking and interpretation of request forms
• Perform procedures including:

• Essential
• ECG performance, interpretation and analysis.
• Physiologist Managed Exercise Stress Testing (as per British Society protocols): performance, interpretation and analysis for reporting.
• Fit and analysis/reporting of ambulatory ECG and BP recordings.
• Event recorder monitoring and analysis.
• Perform trans-thoracic echocardiography and report on same unsupervised
• Assist with Transoesophageal echocardiography, stress, contrast etc.
• Perform pacemaker, biventricular and loop recorder, interpretation, report Training ,supporting, supervising development of junior members of staff Basic life support
• Desirable
• Hold Adult Echocardiography Accreditation European or British (EVCVI or BSE or equivalent)
• Advanced cardiac life support (will attend course to gain award)
• Initiate and participate in dealing with medical emergencies including cardiac resuscitation.
• Carry out portable testing in some cases.
• Perform procedures, report on findings and highlight abnormal recordings; communicate results, data interpretation and reports to the relevant team and consultants in accordance with service policy.
• Ensure the quality of documentation of reports are in accordance with local service and professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
• Provide first line maintenance, electrical safety checking and calibration of equipment, including sterilisation where necessary.
• Support nursing, medical and technical staff in the implementation of patient care involving technology.
• Contribute to the management of stock control in the cardiac diagnostics department including pacemaker, leads, accessories, batteries, discs, etc.
• Be responsible for adhering to existing standards and protocols and for the development and maintenance of standards/ strategies for quality improvement and outcome measurement.
• Participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating and working in co-operation with other team members.
• Foster and maintain professional working relationships with others.

Education and Training

• Participate in mandatory training programmes.
• Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, peer support, attending and presenting at conferences/ courses relevant to practice, contributing to research etc. Update knowledge and training as medical procedures change and developments are introduced.
• Participate in the development of the continuous professional education program including the performance of national and/ or international accreditation examinations provided by British Society of echocardiography, EACVI IBHRE or other programs as per departmental requirements.
• Ensure newly qualified staff have adequate induction and clinical supervision and assist in implementing staff development and performance achievement reviews.
• To manage, participate and play a role in the practice education of students.
• Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.

Quality, Risk Management, Health & Safety

• Implement policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
• Promote a safe working environment in accordance with health and safety legislation.
• Actively participate in risk management issues, adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility.
• Report any adverse incidents in accordance with organisational guidelines.
• Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person(s).
• Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
• Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Management

• In collaboration with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist, develop and implement service / business plans, quality initiatives, audits etc. and report on outcomes.
• Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of service; review and allocate resources in collaboration with relevant others.
• Ensure that staff in the department arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner, and in line with local policy guidelines.
• Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the cardiac department service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services, in collaboration with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist and relevant others.
• Promote good working practice and uniformity of standards of best practice.
• Promote good team working, and a culture that values diversity.
• Supervise staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and team working in conjunction with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist.
• Liaise with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist regarding the needs, interests and views of Cardiac Investigations staff.
• Participate in the management of stock and equipment in conjunction with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist.
• Represent the department at meetings and conferences as appropriate.
• Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, organisational requirements, GDPR and the Freedom of Information Act, and render reports and other information / statistics as required.
• Engage in IT developments as they apply to service users and service administration
• Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service.

KPI’s

• The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets.
• The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets.
• Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture.
• In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession.
• The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS:

• Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders.
• All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately.
• Infection Control Policies must be adhered to.
• In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits.
• In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted.
• Hospital uniform code must be adhered to.
• Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management.
• To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.