Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist, specialised in CRM on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover an internal secondment.
You must demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills in complex device management and have the necessary knowledge and experience to be able to oversee the day to day delivery of safe and excellent services. We encourage, support and develop our Band 7s to actively participate in all aspects of staff management, to take the lead in service improvement projects, and to support our Training officer in teaching and assessment of trainees.
You will be working from our base in the modern purpose built Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC), which provides services across the Basildon Hospital site incorporating both tertiary and secondary care activity. This unique service model provides excellent opportunities for you to extend your versatility into other areas of interest or to develop advanced knowledge and skills in your current high specialty.
Our highly experienced Heads of Department will support you in achieving professional goals and ensure skills are regularly updated as services develop. With a dedicated Training Offer we have good access to training funds and an excellent record of supporting staff to achieve professional goals.
Main duties of the job
In your role, you will need to demonstrate highly specialist skills, underpinned by up to date relevant knowledge and practical experience, in advanced techniques, produce accurate and timely reports and take action where dictated by results and be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of minimum clinical standards within the specialist area, taking action to address and ensuring that any issues are reported to the relevant Head of Department.
Essential skills
* Ability to undertake Pacemaker, ICD and CRT Follow-up
* Ability to support Pacemaker ICD and CRT Implants
* Experience, familiarity, and ability to use remote Pacemaker and ICD follow-up systems is essential to this role.
* Demonstrate capability in advanced programming and optimisation of CRT devices
* Valid ILS certificate
* Experience in supporting CIED extraction would be ideal but not essential
* Experience of conduction system pacing implants and programming
* Previous experience in using the CVIS/TOMCAT cardiac database would be advantageous
* Accreditation BHRS, EHRA or IBHRE
Within scope of practice, you will provide cross cover to other areas of the Cardiac Physiology service, as the needs of the service dictate.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
All applicants must be eligible for UK registration as a Cardiac Physiologist.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Skills and abilities
* Ability to undertake Pacemaker, ICD and CRT follow-up
* Ability to support pacemaker, ICD and CRT Implants.
* Conscientious approach and attention to detail.
* Able to communicate complex information both clinical and service related
Personal Skills
* Evidence of ongoing training and development
* Positive and professional attitude
Qualifications
* BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent qualification
* Valid UKRC Adult Immediate Life Support.
Knowledge
* Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and in-depth practical experience
Experience
* Experience, familiarity, and ability to use remote Pacemaker and ICD follow-up systems is essential to this role.
* Experience of teaching and assessing competency of Physiologists and other staff groups
* Experience in supporting CIED extraction
* Experience of conduction system pacing implants and programming
* Previous experience in using the CVIS/TOMCAT cardiac database
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist (workforce lead)
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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