Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7) - Cardiac Physiology - Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust – High Wycombe, South East
Buckinghamshire NHS Trust are keen to recruit an enthusiastic cardiac physiologist with a desire for progression and a passion for cardiology.
We are looking for a cardiac physiologist with a high level of experience and knowledge either within cardiac devices or cardiac cath labs.
A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential. A suitable qualification in cardiac devices (BHRS, EHRA or IBHRE) is essential (unless currently only working in cath labs).
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.
Perform interrogation and analysis of pacemaker/devices leads during implantation, and interrogation, analysis and reprogramming of the pacemaker/ICD/CRT once implanted at regular follow up clinics to a high standard in accordance with BHRS guidelines and department minimum standards, with sufficient experience and knowledge to deviate from policy as required to obtain clinically relevant information.
Responsible for the interpretation of complex clinical information and applying theory to deliver a comprehensive assessment and analysis of pacemaker/ICD/CRT systems, including the interpretation and reporting of information you personally acquire.
Produce an accurate and comprehensive report for each investigation, with responsibility for your own caseload and ensure that it is accurately uploaded onto the cardiology reporting systems.
Assist with Cardiac Angiography/PCI including interpretation, reporting, checking adequate stock levels of consumables, record keeping and patient care.
To provide cross cover to other areas of the technical service, as the needs of the service dictate including practitioner level competency in a minimum of one other specialty. e.g. Non-Invasive Cardiology including ETTs and ambulatory monitoring.
To supervise the day-to-day work of junior staff within the department ensuring that any issues or problems, such as absence, conduct or capability are reported to the Principal Cardiac Physiologist.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
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* We’recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
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* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
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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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