Technical Assessor - Cardiac Consultant

Independent Technical Assessor – Cardiac Physiology Services (IQIPS Accreditation) Location: Remote with UK travel About the Role UKAS is looking for experienced professionals in Cardiac Physiology Services to work as Independent Technical Assessors . This role involves assessing healthcare organisations as part of the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) Scheme , ensuring they meet national standards. Key Responsibilities:

• Assess cardiac physiology services for accreditation under the IQIPS Scheme .
• Review cardiac physiology departments' business processes, information systems, and quality assurance measures.
• Evaluate invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures , including ECG, echocardiography, catheter lab interventions, and implantable devices.
• Ensure compliance with national quality standards and best practices .
• Conduct on-site assessments , providing expert advice and recommendations.

• BSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology), Clinical Physiology, or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 4 years’ post-qualification clinical experience in adult cardiac physiology.
• Accreditation with the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) or Heart Rhythm UK / International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE), or equivalent within your area of practice.

• Cardiac assessment techniques.
• Information systems used in cardiac physiology services.
• Quality assurance and improvement processes in cardiac services.
• Business processes and systems in cardiac physiology departments.

• Knowledge of the full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac physiology procedures.
• Diploma in Electrocardiography.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification.
• Experience in service management or team leadership.
• Awareness or involvement in IQIPS or other accreditation schemes.

• Registered with the Registration Council of Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).

• Membership of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) or Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS).

• Flexible freelance work alongside your current role.
• Opportunity to contribute to quality and safety improvements in cardiac physiology services.
• Gain valuable experience in accreditation and compliance assessments .