Job summary
Candidates are advised to apply directly using the following link:
https://hje.kallidusrecruit.com/vacancyinformation.aspx?vguid=04c268a0-7f4a-4548-879e-c2c01ce0b486
Please note, only applications received through the employer's website will be reviewed.
We are seeking a highly motivated bank Cardiac Physiologist Specialised in Pacing to join our friendly and dynamic team, providing high standards of care and support to patients at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital.
The post holder will support in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including inpatient Pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks, pre and post-op Pacemaker/ICD/CRT programming, pre and post-MRI scan Pacemaker programming, and outpatient cardiac device clinic.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must independently write clinical reports following pacing reviews. In addition, physiologist clinical reports will be provided following ambulatory monitoring and ETT analysis.
About us
Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including inpatient Pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks, pre and post-op Pacemaker/ICD/CRT programming, pre and post-MRI scan Pacemaker programming, outpatient pacemaker clinic and remote monitoring.
- To perform Pacing Quality Audit Reports.
- To maintain high standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures.
- To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
- To assist in the day-to-day management of procedures/workload/organisation within the department.
- To act as a role model for junior members of the team and to contribute to their development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including inpatient Pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks, pre and post-op Pacemaker/ICD/CRT programming, pre and post-MRI scan Pacemaker programming, outpatient pacemaker clinic and remote monitoring.
- To perform Pacing Quality Audit Reports.
- To maintain high standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures.
- To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
- To assist in the day-to-day management of procedures/workload/organisation within the department.
- To act as a role model for junior members of the team and to contribute to their development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- ILS
- RCCP registration (desirable)
- British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) accreditation or European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) accreditation or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) accreditation
- Experience with Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Biotroniks and St Jude Pacemaker programmers
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in Pacemaker and Implantable Loop recorder implantation (desirable)
- 24 hour Holter analysis.
- Able to perform a wide range of non-invasive investigations independently.
- Understanding of cardiac procedures and techniques.
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
- Leadership skills.
- Teaching skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- ILS
- RCCP registration (desirable)
- British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) accreditation or European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) accreditation or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) accreditation
- Experience with Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Biotroniks and St Jude Pacemaker programmers
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in Pacemaker and Implantable Loop recorder implantation (desirable)
- 24 hour Holter analysis.
- Able to perform a wide range of non-invasive investigations independently.
- Understanding of cardiac procedures and techniques.
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
- Leadership skills.
- Teaching skills.
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.
