Job summary
Do you have a passion forCardiac Rhythm Management and fancy a career on the sunny south coast?
We are looking for a motivated and experienced CRM cardiac physiologist who would like to join our passionate and patient focussed team here at University Hospitals Dorset. We are extremely proud of our cardiac intervention services comprising of 4 Catheter Labs - including a dedicated EP Lab (with a second equipped for EP procedures) and a Pacing Theatre.
Main duties of the job
We provide an Electrophysiology and Device service for a population of 1 million and our Brady pacing service and ICD implantation rate make us one of the largest Device centres in the UK. Our services are supported by 12 Consultant Cardiologists, including 5 specialist EP Consultants and 6 clinical fellows. We have a highly specialised team of CRM Consultants and Physiologists and are looking to expand this with the addition of a new key member.
We perform simple Brady, Tachy and complex device implantation and follow up including conduction system pacing, non physician led ILR implants, S-ICDs and simple system extractions and regularly participate in clinical research. We have a growing remote monitoring service following the addition of PPMs to our existing remote cohort.
If you are interested in relocating to Bournemouth from within the UK we offer an excellent relocation package of up to £13,000. For further details on relocation expenses please visit the Trust website.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 29th August 2023
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would suit someone with strong implantable device grounding, looking to take the next step into a highly specialised CRM role with the option to take on additional service improvement projects as part of the proactive CRM team.
The successful candidate will ideally;
- Perform all types of Brady pacing, Tachy and complex device implants and follow up (ICD, CRT-Ds) independently, including S-ICDs and remote follow up.
- Have or be working towards achieving professional qualifications e.g. BHRS/IBHRE (formerly HRUK/NASPE).
The successful applicant will possess BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent.
Whilst this position is specialising in CRM, experience in a wide range of cardiac investigations is desirable and encouraged. There will be a requirement to participate in the CRM on-call service or PCI on call service as required. We are fully supportive of personal and professional development; you will be encouraged to attend courses, conferences and seminars relevant to you.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post would suit someone with strong implantable device grounding, looking to take the next step into a highly specialised CRM role with the option to take on additional service improvement projects as part of the proactive CRM team.
The successful candidate will ideally;
- Perform all types of Brady pacing, Tachy and complex device implants and follow up (ICD, CRT-Ds) independently, including S-ICDs and remote follow up.
- Have or be working towards achieving professional qualifications e.g. BHRS/IBHRE (formerly HRUK/NASPE).
The successful applicant will possess BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent.
Whilst this position is specialising in CRM, experience in a wide range of cardiac investigations is desirable and encouraged. There will be a requirement to participate in the CRM on-call service or PCI on call service as required. We are fully supportive of personal and professional development; you will be encouraged to attend courses, conferences and seminars relevant to you.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
Desirable
- Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent (e.g. have or be working towards BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation).
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a post registration Cardiac Physiologist.
- Will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the implantation and follow-up of complex pacing and ICD devices to include Biventricular optimisation.
- Independent practitioner in all types of device implantation and follow up
- Will have previous experience of staff supervision
- Will be an independent practitioner in all cardiac investigations particularly, exercise testing, cardiac catheterisation and pacing.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical audit and appraisals.
- Previous experience with service developmental projects.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Organisational and planning skills including own workload in an unpredictable and busy environment
- Will have effective written and verbal communication skills and fully understand the clinical care environment and the needs of patients
- Capable of supervising staff, delegating and prioritising
- Confident at liaising with medical staff/ technical/ nursing staff and managers
- Able to deal with conflict
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
Desirable
- Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent (e.g. have or be working towards BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation).
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a post registration Cardiac Physiologist.
- Will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in the implantation and follow-up of complex pacing and ICD devices to include Biventricular optimisation.
- Independent practitioner in all types of device implantation and follow up
- Will have previous experience of staff supervision
- Will be an independent practitioner in all cardiac investigations particularly, exercise testing, cardiac catheterisation and pacing.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical audit and appraisals.
- Previous experience with service developmental projects.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Organisational and planning skills including own workload in an unpredictable and busy environment
- Will have effective written and verbal communication skills and fully understand the clinical care environment and the needs of patients
- Capable of supervising staff, delegating and prioritising
- Confident at liaising with medical staff/ technical/ nursing staff and managers
- Able to deal with conflict
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).
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).
