Band 6 Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist
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Job summary
You will be involved with all the standard non-invasive diagnostic procedures a Cardiology department would be expected to provide, and addition a significant amount of the role will involve working in the busy Cath Labs supporting diagnostic and interventional Cath Lab procedures.
Main duties of the job
Perform specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions including. Advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, CRT-P and ICDCRT-D implantation and follow-up with analysis of complex data and diagnostic information. Prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming ensuring individualised device optimisation. Additionally, perform a broad range of clinical investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Physiology Service including, but not limited to
Performance, analysis, and interpretation of resting ECGs.
Manage physiologist-led Exercise Tolerance Testing
Holter application
Holter analysis
Cardiac catheterisation (including complex cases)
Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow-up
Assist with tilt testing (physiologist led)
Actively working toward or keen to work toward BHRSIBHRE Accreditation.
Provide interpretation and reports of own investigations, using discretion and judgement to seek further advice or review as necessary within an appropriate timeframe.
Provide expert clinical opinion for medical and physiologist colleagues in specialist area in the event of conflicting or difficult interpretation of investigations.
Provide quality assurance checks on clinical reports of physiologist colleagues and junior staff prior to despatch to clinicians.
Provide advice to medical staff on the selection and appropriateness of test procedures and therapies.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
25 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9002474LD
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Employer's website
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