Job summary
Employer heading
Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
Band 7
Job overview
Do you want to make a difference? Do you strive to do the best for your patients? Do you want to shape the future of cardiac physiology?
If so, read on…
Our team of dynamic and progressive physiologists already provides technical support and patient care in PCI, device implant and follow-up, structural heart disease interventions and electrophysiology. We also engage in advanced practice as loop recorder implanters. We have the drive to build on this and further develop areas of advanced practice so that we can provide the best care we can for our patients and support all cardiac physiologists to realise their full potential.
If you share our drive and vision then there are opportunities to join our team. We currently have a position for an Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7) who has an interest in complex devices/ Structural or EP. Our team will support your professional development including BHRS and IHBRE accreditations as well as AHCS Registration, Equivalency and routes to Clinical Scientist and beyond.
Interested? Contact us for an informal discussion.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a key member of the Invasive Cardiology Physiology Team. They will work within the Invasive Cardiology team delivering a professional service, which meets the needs of the Directorate, and the general clinical needs of the Trust.
Undertake highly specialised physiological tests on patients to inform clinical diagnostic and support treatment.
Undertake advanced physiological tests and procedures.
Receive training in complex device procedures (if required) including micra, S-ICD, conduction system pacing.
Receive training in structural cases (if required) including TAVI, PFO closure, Left atrial appendage occlusion, Mitraclip.
Undertake a structured EP training program (if required) including conventional EP, 3D mapping, Cryoballon, Q-Dot.
Provide clinical supervision and training of trainee staff and other professionals
Support cardiac physiologists working in all areas providing assistance and troubleshooting as required
Contribute to departmental development, training programmes and organisation both in short and long term
The post holder may be expected to work across both Trust sites.
Participation in the departments on call rota is mandatory for this post.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications/Experience
Essential criteria
- Formal four year training period in non invasive and invasive cardiac investigations resulting in BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- MSc/MSCT
Post Graduate Qualification
Essential criteria
- Post Graduate studies to Diploma level in relevant specialist areas, eg. IBHRE, BRHS or working towards.
Voluntary registration
Desirable criteria
- RCCP/AHC voluntary registration.
Continued Prof Development
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable Continued Professional Development
Management experience
Essential criteria
- Strong leadership skills and ability to lead others
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Lyons
- Job title
- Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 9627963
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