Band 7 - Plus 20% R& R
Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Pacing / Devices) x 2
The Cardiology department is particularly forward thinking with 13 Consultant Cardiologists. A wide range of procedures are performed within the department, including the two catheter laboratories (complex device implantation & PCI).
The Trust provides an extensive follow-up service for all devices and includes a well-established remote follow-up service. The remote service has been expanded and developed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The successful candidate will be expected to rotate through CRM & the intervention lab as service demand dictates.
The Cardiac Services are located on one site at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with an additional 3rd lab to open in January 2025, with a view to delivering EP locally.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is expected to be a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual, using their experience and knowledge to provide a highly professional standard of care. The successful candidate will have a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and be expected to have a level of skill and autonomy appropriate to the Band 7 level.
The successful candidate will have experience leading brady and complex device implant and follow-up as the lead physiologist. BHRS Devices or EP certification, or recognised equivalent, is essential.
Independent invasive technical expertise will be expected during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab cases, including acquisition of haemodynamic data for left and right heart studies, PCI, PPCI and IABP set up and monitoring.
The department does offer a 24/7 PPCI service which the successful candidate will be an active member of this team.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out under the band 7 remit. They will be expected to interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
The individual will be expected to contribute to new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements, and share the responsibility for quality assurance. Active involvement in the personal and professional development of other clinical cardiac physiologists and assistant cardiac practitioners is required.
The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that includes other cardiac physiologists, assistant cardiac practitioners, radiographers, consultants and medical staff, nursing staff and all other personnel either hospital or externally based. The post holder will report to and is accountable to the two Lead Cardiac Physiologists.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. To assist in the responsibility for the day to day management for the pacing and ICD service this includes developing and maintaining policies and protocols.
2. Provide expert technical advice within this area, including first line troubleshooting for equipment maintenance.
3. To perform in PCI & to participate in the 24/7 PPCI on-call rota as required.
4. To assist in the responsibility for stock control ensuring levels are maintained appropriately.
5. Responsible, with other senior physiologists and medical disciplines, for the planning and deactivation of defibrillators as requested.
6. Work independently without medical supervision in all areas of both non-invasive and invasive Cardiology, including complex ICD clinics & EP studies.
7. To assist in the line management for the physiology team by participating in the appraisal process for junior members of the team, identifying training and development needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BTEC, HTEC MPPM or degree in Clinical physiology or equivalent
* Various short courses to demonstrate up to date clinical knowledge
* RCCP registration or HCPC registration
* BSE/BHRS/IBHRE accreditation - working towards if not already accredited
* Management training - appraisals, recruitment and absence management
Experience
Essential
* Experience with full range of non-invasive and invasive cardiology procedures to include biventricular and ICD implants
* If not a solo implanter the candidate should be working towards this
* Database experience
Desirable
* Teaching and training
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
* Communication skills
* Promotes a positive team environment
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
* Physical ability to wear a lead apron when working with X-rays
* Team Leader
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Gloucestershire
GL1 3NN #J-18808-Ljbffr