The cardiology directorate provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary cardiology services to patients in North Central London. It is a centre of excellence for pulmonary hypertension and carcinoid heart disease and provides tertiary level expertise in intervention cardiology, electrocardiography and valvular heart disease. The cardiology investigation unit (CIU) provides the trust with a comprehensive range of cardiology investigations including:
* ECG, ambulatory Holter monitoring, event recorders and BP monitors
* Echocardiography, including transoesophageal and dobutamine & treadmill stress echo.
* Physiologist led exercise testing.
* Cardiac catheterisation and coronary angioplasty (including a 24-hour primary coronary intervention service). You will also be part of a 24hrs on-call service with advanced imaging and complex PCI techniques.
Main duties of the job
* This senior physiologist role is to support the cardiac physiology department based at Royal Free Hospital.
* To work independently (at least 2 years) in the Cardiac cath lab, taking part in the on-call rota assisting with coronary angioplasty as part of the 24-hour primary coronary intervention service, demonstrating expertise in a physiologist's role in a range of investigations carried out by the CIU.
* You will demonstrate a high standard of skills in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatment in order to achieve best quality patient care.
* You will be able to carry out device follow-up checks for pacemakers and be part of the inpatient device rota.
* You will also be able to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing in the Cardiology dept when needed, including 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring and analysis, ETT.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow this link: Royal Free London Jobs.
Job description
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
* BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology / BSc Healthcare Science or PTP or STP or equivalent extensive clinical experience to specialist level
* ILS Certification
* Minimum 2 years cath labs experience in the UK with on-call.
Desirable
* Management/Leadership qualification
* Working Towards BHRS and IBHRE
Experience
Essential
* Appropriate work experience in rhythm management recognition and reporting
* Able to work in a PCI lab independently as part of elective service and part of on-call rota.
Desirable
* Participated in research and paper submission
* Experience with implantable cardiac device follow-up.
* Device follow-up experience.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
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