Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
We are looking to recruit a dynamic band 7 Cardiac Physiologist specialist in Cardiac Rhythm Device Management. You will be joining a small dedicated team working cross site to provide Device follow-up clinics and will work in our Catheter lab based at Epsom hospital supporting simple, complex and LBBB area pacing and ILR implants.
The trust currently has a total of nine permanent Cardiologists, four specialists in Cardiac rhythm management, heart failure and devices. The catheter lab implants over 300 simple and complex devices per year and there is a joint physiologist and nurse led outpatient ILR implant service.
Candidates should have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and hold a relevant specialist qualification in Cardiac Rhythm Management such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.
Main duties of the job
At band 7 level you will have extensive experience as Senior Cardiac Physiologist. You will be confident working independently in device clinics and the lab and be looking to advance your clinical and leadership skills. You will be active in the training and development of junior staff to achieve non-invasive and Devices accreditation. You will also be keen to develop your own skills in complex procedures such as ICD's, CRT and LBBap. Further training will be offered where required.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* The successful candidate must have a BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
* IBHRE or equivalent
Experience
* The candidate must be experienced in all aspects of technical Cardiology, including ECG recording and interpretation, 24hr holter fitting and analysis, exercise testing and cardiac cath lab, using a wide array of technical equipment
* Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge and skills
* Advanced knowledge of one discipline of technical Cardiology namely Cardiac Rhythm Management
* Devices Implant and follow-up experience - min 2 years
ILS
* Valid ILS certificate
ICT experience
* Experience of Hospital ICT systems
* Evidence of ICT skills - EXCEL etc
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Snr Chf Card Physiologist Lead in Devices
£51,883 to £58,544 a year, pro rata, inc HCAS (Outer)
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