Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist to work in our Cardiac Device and/or EP service as part of our Diagnostic Cardiology team. We are looking to recruit experienced candidate with BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in cardiac devices or electrophysiology. Interested applicants should possess BSc in Clinical Physiology, MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements and holds RCCP / AHCS / HCPC registration.
Working Hours/Pattern: hours a week. Flexible over 7 days, On call commitment in addition to substantive hours.
Main duties of the job
To support the Invasive Cardiac Physiology Service at STHT by providing a high standard of work within their expert field that meets organisational, professional, and individual needs for the Diagnostic Cardiology Unit.
To undertake simple and complex cardiac device implantation and follow up in line with departmental and BHRS guidelines.
To undertake electrophysiology studies if applicable to expert field.
To participate in the 24/7 on call rota for PPCI and urgent cardiac device follow up and implant.
To undertake and support all other invasive and non-invasive investigation as required.
To provide leadership, training and education in the clinical areas, enabling staff to develop the clinical skills and competencies required delivering a high quality invasive service, responsive to changing needs.
To work alongside other senior members of the team to deliver a in-house invasive physiology training programme.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or other relevant Level 7 academic qualification or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements or BSc in Clinical Physiology with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate working at Masters / Academic Level 7
2. BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in CRM or EP
3. Active membership of the BHRS
4. Registration with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC
5. SCST parts I & II (if applicable to qualification route)
Desirable
6. Immediate Life Support
7. Teaching or Managerial Qualification/ Experience
8. Registered as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC
9. Demonstrate Continual Professional Development
Experience
Essential
10. Experience performing simple and complex cardiac device follow up to a high standard and according to BHRS guidelines
11. Experience in providing specialised, unsupervised diagnostic reports to an appropriate level and highlight and urgent findings
12. High volume of training and support to junior members of staff, Specialist Registrars or other medical professionals is expected
13. Experience of providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations
14. Experience in leadership supervision and assessment
Desirable
15. Experience delivering research, audit or service improvement projects
16. Experience performing cardiac electrophysiology studies
17. Experience in physiologist led implant and / or extraction of ILR's
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
18. Ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues
19. Excellent ability to prioritise own workload
20. Positive approach to work
21. Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
22. Excellent organisational skills
23. Highly motivated to provide a quality service
24. Ability to work independently and as a team player
25. Good interpersonal, written and verbal skills
26. Ability to self-educate and continuously improve
27. Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level
28. Ability to work effectively under pressure
29. Must be reliable and have a flexible approach to meet service demands
30. Maintain infection control standards within the department