Job summary
We are currently recruiting into our welcoming team of Cardiac Physiologists.
This postion is a temporary position in the first instance to cover maternity leave for 1 year.
You will be competent in all routine cardiac procedures, with advanced skills in device implant/follow-up or/and interventional cardiology. A BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and evidence of working towards BHRS is desirable. As a band 7 Cardiac Physiologist you will be able to fully utilise your excellent communication and team working skills alongside your desire to put the patients first.
We offer an extensive Cardiology service that focusses on high quality and compassionate care for our patients. Our team is extremely motivated, highly skilled and friendly and work closely with a supportive team of Cardiologists in a large acute hospital setting. We work in a well equipped environment with an excellent history of training and great opportunities for development. Our cardiac intervention service is housed within 3 modern catheter labs. We provide an effective 24/7 Primary PCI service and have a rapidly expanding electrophysiology and tachy service. We implant and follow-up brady pacemakers, CRT devices and ICDs and we work closely with the heart failure team to offer an excellent standard of care for all of our patients which is of paramount importance to us. Our staff are encouraged and supported to undertake BSE and BHRS.
Main duties of the job
- Undertakes a broad range of techniques including a range of highly specialised Cardiac Investigations in either Echocardiography or Cardiac Rhythm Management.
- Interpret results and provides factual reports on investigations that directly affect patient outcomes.
- Leads and participates in Clinical audit and Research and Development activities.
- Takes a lead in providing education to a multidisicplinary team, and contributes to the development of other staff within the department.
- Takes responsibility for self-learning in specialist field.
- Takes a leadership role, managing teams of Cardiac Physiologists/Assistant Technical Officers.
- Ability to deputise for Band 8 Physiologist.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Competently undertakes the role of Specialist led in either
Echocardiography or Cardiac Rhythm management.
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Competently performs pacemaker checks on VVI and
DDD pacemakers, producing a follow up
report in line with BRHS (British Heart rhythm Society) standards. Competent in performing CRTP, CRTD and ICD checks and providing a follow up report in
line with BRHS guidelines
-
Confidence in trouble shooting the range of
devices.
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Able to demonstrate expertise in pacemaker and device
implantation, to include Bradycardia, CRT and CRTD/ICD devices.
-
Competent in-Home monitoring of bradycardia and
tachycardia devices in a variety of manufacturers.
-
Can deactivate ICDs in the settings of
theatres, Radiotherapy and the Mortuary, also in the community setting when
required.
-
Can attend MRI scans and appropriately monitor
and programme pacemakers or devices.
- Would be able to take part in the ICD on call
team in the future.
-
Clinical measurement during EPS Studies to
include setting up and monitoring complex equipment. Involving the series of
intra-cardiac catheters for SVT/Atrial Flutter/3D mapping and AF ablations.
-
Competent in Reveal (ILR) follow up.
- To be expert in complex invasive procedures to
include the calibration, set up of equipment and full analysis of results.
- Haemodynamic monitoring during Cardiac Catheters
and PCI , expectation to
confidently support the 24/7 on-call
rota.
-
Competent in performing a 2D Echocardiogram and producing
an Echocardiogram report to BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) minimum
dataset standards.
-
Able to demonstrate expertise in the application
of advanced procedures and techniques which consist of Contrast Echo, Stress
Echo, Pulmonary Hypertension, 3D Echo with some understanding of Adult
congenital heart disease.
-
Expert in the analysis of 24 hour ambulatory
monitoring.
-
Lead role in Exercise testing.
-
Expert in ECG interpretation
Management and leadership
-
Provide clinical expertise and leadership to
relevant staff within and outside PHT, in order to inform service provision or
development.
-
Participates in the role of either Echo or
Pacing Coordinator for a rostered session depending on area of expertise.
-
Demonstrate awareness of national and local
guidelines relating to speciality.
-
Active participation in leading, audit, quality
control, including the IQIPS departmental accreditation process.
-
Act as assessor for students on the Practitioner
and Scientist training programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Competently undertakes the role of Specialist led in either
Echocardiography or Cardiac Rhythm management.
-
Competently performs pacemaker checks on VVI and
DDD pacemakers, producing a follow up
report in line with BRHS (British Heart rhythm Society) standards. Competent in performing CRTP, CRTD and ICD checks and providing a follow up report in
line with BRHS guidelines
-
Confidence in trouble shooting the range of
devices.
-
Able to demonstrate expertise in pacemaker and device
implantation, to include Bradycardia, CRT and CRTD/ICD devices.
-
Competent in-Home monitoring of bradycardia and
tachycardia devices in a variety of manufacturers.
-
Can deactivate ICDs in the settings of
theatres, Radiotherapy and the Mortuary, also in the community setting when
required.
-
Can attend MRI scans and appropriately monitor
and programme pacemakers or devices.
- Would be able to take part in the ICD on call
team in the future.
-
Clinical measurement during EPS Studies to
include setting up and monitoring complex equipment. Involving the series of
intra-cardiac catheters for SVT/Atrial Flutter/3D mapping and AF ablations.
-
Competent in Reveal (ILR) follow up.
- To be expert in complex invasive procedures to
include the calibration, set up of equipment and full analysis of results.
- Haemodynamic monitoring during Cardiac Catheters
and PCI , expectation to
confidently support the 24/7 on-call
rota.
-
Competent in performing a 2D Echocardiogram and producing
an Echocardiogram report to BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) minimum
dataset standards.
-
Able to demonstrate expertise in the application
of advanced procedures and techniques which consist of Contrast Echo, Stress
Echo, Pulmonary Hypertension, 3D Echo with some understanding of Adult
congenital heart disease.
-
Expert in the analysis of 24 hour ambulatory
monitoring.
-
Lead role in Exercise testing.
-
Expert in ECG interpretation
Management and leadership
-
Provide clinical expertise and leadership to
relevant staff within and outside PHT, in order to inform service provision or
development.
-
Participates in the role of either Echo or
Pacing Coordinator for a rostered session depending on area of expertise.
-
Demonstrate awareness of national and local
guidelines relating to speciality.
-
Active participation in leading, audit, quality
control, including the IQIPS departmental accreditation process.
-
Act as assessor for students on the Practitioner
and Scientist training programmes.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective leadership or team building skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise work for oneself and others.
- Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities.
- Able to make critical decisions and judgements.
- Teaching or mentoring skills.
- Flexible
- Strong customer service skills.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
- BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society)/IBHRE accreditation or clear evidence of working towards qualification.
- MSc or equivalent experience.
- RCCP and or HCPC Registered.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Leadership development.
Experience
Essential
- Solid experience in Cardiac Rhythm Management at band 6 level.
- Proven record of clinical expertise.
- Exposure to leadership experience.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Effective leadership or team building skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise work for oneself and others.
- Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities.
- Able to make critical decisions and judgements.
- Teaching or mentoring skills.
- Flexible
- Strong customer service skills.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
- BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society)/IBHRE accreditation or clear evidence of working towards qualification.
- MSc or equivalent experience.
- RCCP and or HCPC Registered.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Leadership development.
Experience
Essential
- Solid experience in Cardiac Rhythm Management at band 6 level.
- Proven record of clinical expertise.
- Exposure to leadership experience.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
