Job summary
The post holder would be required to provide technical expertise, knowledge, and training in the fields of cardiac pacing, ICD's and CRT devices (Cardiac Rhythm Management - CRM). They would ensure that the CRM service runs smoothly and efficiently. They would provide a positive and effective leadership to the Cardiac Physiology / Healthcare Science workforce. They would participate in CRM implants, running and supporting CRM clinics, including face to face and remote device clinics. They would be required to support device patients undergoing treatment/tests in other areas in the trust radiotherapy, MRI, theatres, A&E, endoscopy, ward admissions etc.
The post holder will work hours per week between Monday and Friday. They will also be required to participate in the on-call rota for cardiac catheter labs, urgent on-call CRM device implants, including Saturday cardiac catheter lab lists.
Main duties of the job
To provide technical expertise, knowledge and training in the field of cardiac rhythm management (CRM)
The post holder would also rotate through other diagnostic areas of the catheter labs and Cardiac Investigations Unit at James Cook University Hospital and the cardiology department at The Friarage, Northallerton. They would be required to provide training and advice for other staff and trainees within non-invasive cardiology, to help and maintain an efficient, professional, and patient centred service.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. RCCP registration or equivalent
2. BHRS devices accreditation or up to date IBHRE
3. BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
4. Up to date Immediate Life Support
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
5. Advanced knowledge and skills of pacing, ICD and CRT troubleshooting and complications
6. Working at MSc level within their own scope of practice
7. Significant competence in non-invasive cardiology procedures- PPCI, TAVI, CRM implantation
Experience
Essential
8. Extensive post qualification of experience within the field of CRM implants and follow up. (varied device types)
9. Experience in sole working as only point of contact / advice for CRM