Job summary
The Cardiology service at Bucks Healthcare is well established and covers a wide range of services including implantation and follow up of pacemakers and complex devices, cardiac catheterisation and PCI and a variety of non-invasive diagnostic examinations.
We are looking for a cardiac physiologist with basic experience and knowledge of cardiac rhythm devices who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills OR a cardiac physiologist who is cath lab trained.
We are a friendly and supportive department, with a strong ethos of encouragement and support for staff with their ongoing CPD. We have good links with research and development and strong links with Imperial College Healthcare.
A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential and accreditation in cardiac devices (BHRS, EHRA or IBHRE) is desirable but not essential.
Successful applicants who do not hold a CRM accreditation will be expected to achieve this within a specific time frame and will be offered support to do so.
Members of the cardiac physiology team will be expected to rotate around areas of cardiology such as the catheter labs (angiograms, PCI, PPCI, IVUS, OCT, FFR), exercise tolerance testing, tilt tests, tape analysis, device follow up, remote monitoring follow up and device implant to keep up existing skills so experience in those areas would be an advantage.
For any further information or an informal chat, please contact the Principal Cardiac Physiologist, Cheryl James.
Main duties of the job
To undertake the full range of invasive and non-invasive procedures carried out within the Cardiac Investigation service for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
The jobholder will participate in the training of junior members of the department. (Cardiac associate practitioners and Trainee Cardiac Physiologists). They will be able to work unsupervised in all areas and be responsible for the day to day running of any area in which they are working.
We are a friendly and supportive department, with a strong ethos of encouragement and support for staff with their ongoing CPD. We have good links with research and development and strong links with Imperial College Healthcare. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest level of care possible. There are regular training sessions within the area of CRM and attendance at conferences or further training will be encouraged.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
7. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
8. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
9. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
10. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Education, Qualifications
Essential
11. Relevant BSc or equivalent level of knowledge.
12. Intermediate Life Support certification
Desirable
13. RCCP or ACHS registration
14. BHRS/EHRA/IBHRE certification
Experience
Essential
15. Post qualification experience as basic grade Cardiac Physiologist covering a wide range of invasive and non invasive investigations
16. To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action
Skills abilities and Knowledge
Essential
17. Must meet a range of knowledge and skills as specified in the person spec
18. Broad knowledge of technical cardiology at a basic grade level including practice with a wide array of complex technical equipment.
19. Must be able to travel across sites