Job summary
Are you an EP physiologist? Would you like to be part of a dynamic, highly skilled, forward thinking team, working in the centre of London opposite the Houses of Parliament? We are looking to recruit a qualified Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist, preferably, with BHRS or IBHRE certification in Electrophysiology (EP), however Arrhythmia Specialists with Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) accreditation and some EP experience will be considered.
(Please note: Applicants not possessing either accreditations, will not be considered for interview).
This role is in receipt of short-term Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) of £5275. This supplementary payment will end on 31st March 2025, with standard consideration of annual renewal. You will be notified accordingly of any changes to this premium and receive the appropriate notice of the change, in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EP physiologist to expand their knowledge and practice in all arrhythmia types (AF, AT, SVT, VE and VTs) on multiple 3D mapping systems including CARTO, Ensite X and occasionally Rhythmia, plus perform all types of Simple EP procedures and use a variety of modalities inducing RF ablation, Cryo and PFA plus have exposure to intra cardiac echo (ICE).
The candidate will work within the CIED team supporting implants and follow up, face-to-face and remote, of PPM, leadless PPM, S-ICD, WiSE (EBR) CRT and CRT-P/D, with opportunity for further training in areas such as CIED extraction, surgical epicardial implants and Physiologist led ILR implants/explants.
We frequently manage patients with congenital heart disease and inherited cardiac conditions and work closely with our colleagues at the Evelina children's hospital, which offers another dimension to cardiac rhythm management.
We are part of an expert Cardiovascular Department working with world renowned Consultants involved in cutting edge techniques and research programmes as part of 'Kings Health Partners', one of only 5 academic health science centres within the UK, in which physiologists are fully integrated.
At Guys and St Thomas' we strongly Promote Good Clinical Practice and Quality Assurance, and this is endorsed by supporting staff through the HCPC equivalence process, as well as the HSST program, which we currently have staff members completing.
About us
The Cardiovascular department is based on both the Guys' and St. Thomas' Hospitals sites. We provide a full range of cardiac diagnostic services and investigations expected of a large tertiary centre including an electrophysiology, echocardiography, cardiac surgery and paediatric cardiology. We are at the forefront of cardiovascular technology and are international leaders in some areas. Cardiac Physiology is in integrated service in the multidisciplinary team and actively contributes to research
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holder to perform the duties of a highly specialist independent practitioner, to competently perform a wide range of complex and highly complex specialised Cardiac investigations, both invasive and non-invasive; including electrophysiology studies, complex devices implants and follow-up; analysis, interpretation and reporting of results.
Specific areas include, but not restricted to:
- Electrophysiology
- Implantation and follow-up of ICDs
- Implantation and follow-up of PPMs
- Implantation and follow-up of CRT devices
- Implantation and follow-up of home monitoring devices
- Contribute to CRM on-call rota
To ensure appropriate and thorough documentation of all procedures on the departmental IT system, to record all aspects of the service
To act as an expert clinical role model and resource to staff in order to optimise quality of care delivery through facilitation of evidence based/best practice care.
To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in the care of cardiac patients and to support, develop and supervise staff in gaining clinical competence and confidence.
To demonstrate use of highly advanced communication skills to support patients and families, to manage conflict promptly and effectively, and to support and promote effective working relations within the multi-disciplinary team, Directorate and Trust.
To work clinically up to 90% of their total working hours as the service requires.
Full details are in the Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holder to perform the duties of a highly specialist independent practitioner, to competently perform a wide range of complex and highly complex specialised Cardiac investigations, both invasive and non-invasive; including electrophysiology studies, complex devices implants and follow-up; analysis, interpretation and reporting of results.
Specific areas include, but not restricted to:
- Electrophysiology
- Implantation and follow-up of ICDs
- Implantation and follow-up of PPMs
- Implantation and follow-up of CRT devices
- Implantation and follow-up of home monitoring devices
- Contribute to CRM on-call rota
To ensure appropriate and thorough documentation of all procedures on the departmental IT system, to record all aspects of the service
To act as an expert clinical role model and resource to staff in order to optimise quality of care delivery through facilitation of evidence based/best practice care.
To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in the care of cardiac patients and to support, develop and supervise staff in gaining clinical competence and confidence.
To demonstrate use of highly advanced communication skills to support patients and families, to manage conflict promptly and effectively, and to support and promote effective working relations within the multi-disciplinary team, Directorate and Trust.
To work clinically up to 90% of their total working hours as the service requires.
Full details are in the Job Description
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience at specialist or higher level interventional cardiac procedures
- Ability to work as a practitioner at a highly specialist level in electrophysiology and in cardiac devices
Desirable
- Experience of staff and budget management
- Experience of providing training & Assessment
- Stock management
- Excellent analytical ability
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Able to build teams and work comfortably and effectively in a team environment
- Able to contribute to research based activities.
- Committed, highly organised and Patient focused
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research based activities as investigator
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Hold an ILS certification
- Professional Cardiac Physiology Exams (BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA)
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinical or management area
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience at specialist or higher level interventional cardiac procedures
- Ability to work as a practitioner at a highly specialist level in electrophysiology and in cardiac devices
Desirable
- Experience of staff and budget management
- Experience of providing training & Assessment
- Stock management
- Excellent analytical ability
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Able to build teams and work comfortably and effectively in a team environment
- Able to contribute to research based activities.
- Committed, highly organised and Patient focused
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research based activities as investigator
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Hold an ILS certification
- Professional Cardiac Physiology Exams (BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA)
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinical or management area
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).
