Current Role

Natasha Daly is Chief I Cardiac Physiologist at University Hospital Kerry. She has over 20 years of experience in Clinical Measurement Physiology and has worked across a range of clinical, leadership, and service development roles within the profession.

Education

• BSc, Maynooth University
• Clinical Measurement Physiology Training, Beaumont Hospital
• Diploma in Clinical Measurement Science, DIT Kevin Street (2001)
• BSc in Clinical Measurement Science (2008)

Professional Experience

Natasha commenced her career as a Basic Grade Cardiac Physiologist in Portiuncula Hospital before progressing to Senior Cardiac Physiologist in Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Since 2017, she has held the position of Chief I Cardiac Physiologist at University Hospital Kerry.

In 2023, she undertook a temporary reassignment to the role of Chronic Disease Clinical Measurement Project Manager with the Enhanced Community Care (ECC) Programme, supporting service development and innovation in chronic disease management.

Professional Development

Natasha achieved British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Adult Echocardiography Accreditation in 2018 and completed a Certificate in Management through IMI/UCC in 2019.

She is a strong advocate for continuous professional learning and actively promotes education, training, and professional development opportunities both within her department and across the wider profession.

Representative Roles

• Clinical Measurement Physiology Representative, National Heart Failure Working Group
• Member, Fórsa National Professional Committee (NPC)
• British Society of Echocardiography Regional Representative for Ireland
• Planning Committee Member, Echo Ireland Annual Meetings and Regional Educational Webinars

Special Interests

• Echocardiography
• Chronic Disease Management
• Professional Development and Education
• Service Development