Job summary
To perform and manage clinical physiology duties within the non-invasive and functional testing areas of cardiology, acting as the lead physiologist in this area. The post holder will provide specialist professional direction and expertise in the technical environment of non-invasive cardiology and will act as a resource within the department to provide expert and specialist advice.
To be responsible for maintaining and developing standards of performance and competency within non-invasive and associated areas.
The post-holder will continuously monitor day-to-day service delivery, and suggest/recommend actions for improvement to the relevant clinical manager.
Main duties of the job
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 in the non-invasive and invasive area; including exercise testing and Cardiopulmonary Exercise - functional MVO2 / autonomic testing / testing, ambulatory monitoring and analysis, interpretation and reporting of results.
Specific areas include, but not restricted to:
- Exercise stress testing with treadmill & bicycle
- Functional cardiopulmonary exercise testing with MVO2 analysis
- ECG & BP ambulatory monitoring, including 12 lead Holter.
- Specialist ECG recording and analysis including High lead and SAECG's.
- Invasive cardiology- Catheter lab (optional)
- Implantable cardiac device implant and follow up including remote monitoring (optional)
To ensure appropriate and thorough documentation of all procedures on the Trust IT system (Sentinel and Epic), 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 work clinically up to 90% of their total working hours as the service requires.
About us
The department offers a wide range of services for patients with cardiac disease including congenital heart disease, inherited cardiac conditions and cardiac arrhythmia/syncope. We have an excellent track record in training and developing staff and support apprentice, undergraduate, post graduate (STP) and higher specialist scientific training pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the development of training pathways for physiology staff, ensuring that all staff are trained to a high and consistent standard in accordance with individual staff and departmental objectives.
To work with the management team to interpret and implement any policy documents as released that impact on cardiac physiology.
Post holder will ensure to continue professional development and will be responsible for keeping own skills up to date, including Immediate Life Support and any accreditations; and acquire any new skills to develop the service. To personally undergo such training as is deemed necessary to maintain efficient discharge of duties.
Post holder will be responsible for ensuring to undertake all Trusts mandatory training on an annual basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the development of training pathways for physiology staff, ensuring that all staff are trained to a high and consistent standard in accordance with individual staff and departmental objectives.
To work with the management team to interpret and implement any policy documents as released that impact on cardiac physiology.
Post holder will ensure to continue professional development and will be responsible for keeping own skills up to date, including Immediate Life Support and any accreditations; and acquire any new skills to develop the service. To personally undergo such training as is deemed necessary to maintain efficient discharge of duties.
Post holder will be responsible for ensuring to undertake all Trusts mandatory training on an annual basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Professional Cardiac Physiology Exams (ie SCST / BHRS) if not PTP or Physiology degree.
- Hold an ILS or ALS certificate
- Be on the AHCS / PTP register or in the process of registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinical or management area
- Higher training qualification (ie Cert Ed, FAETC)
- Professional registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience at specialist or higher level non-invasive cardiac procedures
- Ability to work as a solo practitioner at a highly specialist level
Desirable
- Demonstrate relevant experience at specialist or higher level interventional cardiac procedures
- Experience of managing staff and budget
- Experience of providing training & assessment
- Experience of stock management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment.
- Able to build teams and work comfortably and effectively in a team environment.
- Able to contribute to research-based activities.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research based activities as investigator
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Professional Cardiac Physiology Exams (ie SCST / BHRS) if not PTP or Physiology degree.
- Hold an ILS or ALS certificate
- Be on the AHCS / PTP register or in the process of registration.
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinical or management area
- Higher training qualification (ie Cert Ed, FAETC)
- Professional registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience at specialist or higher level non-invasive cardiac procedures
- Ability to work as a solo practitioner at a highly specialist level
Desirable
- Demonstrate relevant experience at specialist or higher level interventional cardiac procedures
- Experience of managing staff and budget
- Experience of providing training & assessment
- Experience of stock management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment.
- Able to build teams and work comfortably and effectively in a team environment.
- Able to contribute to research-based activities.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research based activities as investigator
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).
