Specialised Cardiac Physiologist / Clinical Scientist

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 March 2025

Job summary

The job has a long-term R&R agreement of 10% rising to 12.5% after 3 years.

This is a healthcare science role, within the Cardiac Physiology Team, and the post holder will be expected to have the skills, autonomy and experience equivalent to the Band 6 level. This includes the experience and knowledge to provide intermediate level technical scientific expertise for all areas of invasive cardiology and occasionally non-invasive work as well.

Areas of focus will include supporting the primary PCI service, including participating in the on-call rota.

Independent invasive technical expertise will be expected in the cardiac catheter laboratories for coronary intervention and basic pacing implants, as well as assisting with all other types of device implants and follow-up (including off-site).

Work also includes conducting and reporting on non-invasive diagnostic testing areas as required, including Holter analysis, physiology-led exercise tests, perfusion stress testing, remote monitoring of implantable loop recorders and tilt testing.

There is the possibility for the post holder to develop knowledge in structural work and cardiac device management and take up higher level qualifications and accreditation.

There will be some leadership responsibilities within the role such as helping with education and training, line management and service delivery.

There will be an expectation for patient centred care in line with Trust values of compassion, collaboration, and excellence.

Main duties of the job

Scientific and Clinical Practice

Clinical proficiency for a range of basic and intermediate clinical and scientific cardiac investigations and treatments, carried out under the band 6 remit. This includes haemodynamic assessments and direct clinical measurements in catheterisation procedures, traces and recordings from devices, monitors, and diagnostic testing machines, prescription of basic cardiac device therapies, and the interpretation, reporting, documentation and escalation of those procedures. More complex work and clinics would be undertaken with supervision.

There is the possibility for the post holder to develop knowledge in structural work and cardiac device management and take up higher level qualifications and accreditation.

Communication and Team Working

The role requires excellent communication skills and an ability to work with a wide range of people including clinicians, managers, MDT groups, patients and the public. Participation in the on-call rota is expected and a flexible collaborative approach would be helpful. There is opportunity to gain experience in audit and research work.

Managing people and resources

There will be some leadership responsibilities within the role such as helping with education and training, line management and service delivery.

Self-Management

There will be an expectation for evidence-based patient centred care in line with Trust values of compassion, collaboration, and excellence, as well as ongoing personal and professional development.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Long term R&R of 10% for 3 years rising to 12.5% after that

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

175-2425-2-CD1118

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Cardiac Science or equivalent
Extensive Cardiac Physiology experience post qualification at BSc or equivalent level

Desirable

MSc Cardiac Science
Full (exam and logbook) or partial (exam) accreditation with BHRS, IBHRE, EHRA or other equivalent in the clinical management of cardiac devices
Registered with RCCP or registration with the AHCS as a Cardiac Science Practitioner or PTP equivalent

Experience

Essential

Diagnostic and interventional angiography, including on-call for the primary PCI service and adjunctive technologies such as IVUS,OCT and Pressure wire
On call experience
Have a confident knowledge of the Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the heart
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently
Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the Cardiac Physiology service

Desirable

Advanced knowledge of pacing and ICD complications and ability to troubleshoot these issues.
Advanced Knowledge of all the major CRM companies CRM devices.
Previous experience of working within the NHS

Additional Criteria

Essential

Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration.
Able to work and transport equipment to hospitals within the region
Ability to participate in on call rota

Desirable

Drive and hold a current driving licence, needed for offsite clinics, domiciliary or mortuary visits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Cardiac Science or equivalent
Extensive Cardiac Physiology experience post qualification at BSc or equivalent level

Desirable

MSc Cardiac Science
Full (exam and logbook) or partial (exam) accreditation with BHRS, IBHRE, EHRA or other equivalent in the clinical management of cardiac devices
Registered with RCCP or registration with the AHCS as a Cardiac Science Practitioner or PTP equivalent

Experience

Essential

Diagnostic and interventional angiography, including on-call for the primary PCI service and adjunctive technologies such as IVUS,OCT and Pressure wire
On call experience
Have a confident knowledge of the Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the heart
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently
Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the Cardiac Physiology service

Desirable

Advanced knowledge of pacing and ICD complications and ability to troubleshoot these issues.
Advanced Knowledge of all the major CRM companies CRM devices.
Previous experience of working within the NHS

Additional Criteria

Essential

Evidence ability to uphold the Trust's values Compassion Excellence Collaboration.
Able to work and transport equipment to hospitals within the region
Ability to participate in on call rota

Desirable

Drive and hold a current driving licence, needed for offsite clinics, domiciliary or mortuary visits.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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