Job Summary
The job has a long-term R&R agreement of 10% rising to 12.5% after 3 years.
This is a healthcare science role within the Cardiac Physiology Team, and the post holder will be expected to have the skills, autonomy, and experience equivalent to the Band 6 level. This includes the experience and knowledge to provide intermediate level technical scientific expertise for all areas of invasive cardiology and occasionally non-invasive work as well.
Areas of focus will include supporting the primary PCI service, including participating in the on-call rota.
Independent invasive technical expertise will be expected in the cardiac catheter laboratories for coronary intervention and basic pacing implants, as well as assisting with all other types of device implants and follow-up (including off-site).
Work also includes conducting and reporting on non-invasive diagnostic testing areas as required, including Holter analysis, physiology-led exercise tests, perfusion stress testing, remote monitoring of implantable loop recorders, and tilt testing.
There is the possibility for the post holder to develop knowledge in structural work and cardiac device management and take up higher level qualifications and accreditation.
There will be some leadership responsibilities within the role such as helping with education and training, line management, and service delivery.
There will be an expectation for patient-centred care in line with Trust values of compassion, collaboration, and excellence.
Main Duties of the Job
Scientific and Clinical Practice
Clinical proficiency for a range of basic and intermediate clinical and scientific cardiac investigations and treatments, carried out under the band 6 remit. This includes haemodynamic assessments and direct clinical measurements in catheterisation procedures, traces and recordings from devices, monitors, and diagnostic testing machines, prescription of basic cardiac device therapies, and the interpretation, reporting, documentation, and escalation of those procedures. More complex work and clinics would be undertaken with supervision.
Communication and Team Working
The role requires excellent communication skills and an ability to work with a wide range of people including clinicians, managers, MDT groups, patients, and the public. Participation in the on-call rota is expected and a flexible collaborative approach would be helpful. There is an opportunity to gain experience in audit and research work.
Managing People and Resources
There will be some leadership responsibilities within the role such as helping with education and training, line management, and service delivery.
Self-Management
There will be an expectation for evidence-based patient-centred care in line with Trust values of compassion, collaboration, and excellence, as well as ongoing personal and professional development.
About Us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care, and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe, the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
Job Responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence, and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc Clinical Cardiac Science or equivalent
* Extensive Cardiac Physiology experience post qualification at BSc or equivalent level
Desirable
* MSc Cardiac Science
* Full (exam and logbook) or partial (exam) accreditation with BHRS, IBHRE, EHRA or other equivalent in the clinical management of cardiac devices
* Registered with RCCP or registration with the AHCS as a Cardiac Science Practitioner or PTP equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Diagnostic and interventional angiography, including on-call for the primary PCI service and adjunctive technologies such as IVUS, OCT, and Pressure wire
* On call experience
* Have a confident knowledge of the Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the heart
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work independently
* Has innovation, enthusiasm, and wants to be actively involved in the development of the Cardiac Physiology service
Desirable
* Advanced knowledge of pacing and ICD complications and ability to troubleshoot these issues.
* Advanced Knowledge of all the major CRM companies CRM devices.
* Previous experience of working within the NHS
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration.
* Able to work and transport equipment to hospitals within the region
* Ability to participate in on-call rota
Desirable
* Drive and hold a current driving licence, needed for offsite clinics, domiciliary or mortuary visits.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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