Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team of cardiac physiologists at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital is set in the heart of Torbay - the English Riviera; an area of outstanding beauty with unrivalled access to the beautiful Devon coastline and picturesque hills of Dartmoor, offering an array of leisure activities.
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and driven individual to come join our wonderful team of passionate and innovative physiologists.
We would be interested to hear from qualified physiologists with an interest in CRM and Cath Lab.
You will be experienced in working unsupervised, in both Brady and Complex devices, and able to lead pacemaker follow-up clinics. You will provide expertise to other NHS staff and patients.
IBHRE/BHRS qualification is required for Band 7.
Main duties of the job
The team of Cardiac Physiologists cover a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive procedures including cardiac monitoring analysis, exercise tolerance testing, pacemaker and complex device follow-up clinics.
We have an expanding cardiac device home monitoring service and we were one of the first centres to run a physiologist-led LINQ implanting service.
About us
The hospital serves a population of approximately 300,000 plus another 100,000 at any one time during the summer holiday season.
The Torbay Cardiac Centre was opened in 2003 with two modern Cardiac Cath labs which were updated in 2015 providing both elective and non-elective procedures. We offer a 24/7 primary PCI service with the ability to perform rotablation, IVUS, pressure wires, and intra-aortic balloon pumps, as well as brady and complex pacing including subcutaneous ICD implantation.
The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the on-call rota.
Job responsibilities
You will be an experienced physiologist with an interest in working in CRM. You will be able to work unsupervised, with both Brady and Complex devices at implant, and to lead pacemaker follow-up clinics. You will provide expertise to other NHS staff and patients, and training to more junior physiologists.
IBHRE/BHRS qualification is required for Band 7.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
* B'Tec or H'Tec MPPM or BSc Clinical Physiology.
* IBHRE/BHRS Accreditation
Desirable
* RCCP Registration
* SCST (professional body exams)
* Masters level CRM qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
* Knowledge / experience of cardiac investigations
Desirable
* Experience of developing staff training pathways, policies, and procedures in the area of complex devices
* Supervision and training of junior doctors and technical staff
* Knowledge / experience of all invasive cardiac investigations specialising in complex devices
Specific Skills
Essential
* Specialised in the field of cardiac devices
Desirable
* Experience of complex devices
* Attendance on relevant accredited courses to underpin specialised knowledge required to carry out duties competently
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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Employer's website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
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