Job summary
The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is a tertiary cardiac provider for the people of Lancashire & Cumbria. The centre has a well-established invasive and non-invasive services covering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, these include;
Cardiac angiography & intervention,, device implants & follow-ups, EP simple and complex. Echocardiography . All these areas are constantly evolving and developing as new technologies are introduced.
Due to vacancy an opportunity has arisen, to recruit a Band 6 Cardiac Physiologists in the Cardiac Investigations Unit. Candidates should have good experience in cardiology procedures and be willing to progress their career in eitherPacing and Electrophysiology or Echocardiography.
We are looking for Physiologists who will relish the challenge of being part of the team that will be taking our department forward into the future. The post holder will possess BSc in clinical physiology or equivalent and looking to develop their knowledge and skills.
As a multidisciplinary department the successful candidate will be expected to work unsupervised in most areas and developed in the field of their speciality. Candidates who may lack experience in some areas will be provided with training plans devised by our training manager to address their training needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist you will be required to work autonomously as a competent practitioner within the CIU department. Duties will include specialised cardiac investigations such as diagnostic and interventional cardiology, permanent pacemaker implants & follow-up & routine non-invasive investigations.
Participation in an out of hours on call service for emergencies is an obligation for this post.
You will be expected to develop your knowledge & skill into a specialist area of cardiac rhythm management or echocardiography as part of this role.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents and employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be technically proficient as an independent practitioner in basic and specialist invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures, this includes:
Diagnostic angiography Monitor and recording of cardiac physiological measurements during the procedure. This also includes first line resuscitation with defibrillation, or assistance in the insertion of balloon pump and temporary pacing wires.
Interventional angiography; i.e. PCI, Stentings, rotablation, PMR, angiojet, intra vascular ultrasound and pressure wire monitor and recording of cardiac physiological measurements for a clinical report. Keeping the physician fully informed of any clinical changes.
Permanent pacemaker implantation Recording accurate lead function tests to guide a secure implantation of cardiac pacing leads. To record and document results, inform appropriate physician of any faults/problems. Support for patient throughout the procedure.
Routine implantable device follow up Working independently to record accurate lead function tests, making clinical decisions for basic reprogramming of pacemakers depending upon the results of the tests. To document all measurements and inform appropriate physician of any faults/problems.
Analysis of 12 lead ECG & ambulatory ECG recordings producing a factual report, which may impact on the clinical management of the patient.
Exercise Stress Testing & Cardiopulmonary Exercise services As lead Cardiac Physiologist (CP) produce a technical report of the accurate recordings obtained of the cardiac electrocardiogram. Good communication is required with the patient to ensure they fully understand the test. Some training of junior medical staff in supervision of exercise stress testing is required.
Tilt testing As lead CP working alongside doctors and CP monitor and record cardiac physiological measurement throughout the procedure. Be prepared to respond quickly and appropriately and perform resuscitation when necessary.
Participation in the on-call rota for PPCI, Emergency angiography & interventional cardiology, pacemaker implantation & implantable device checks, and other urgent procedures as required.
Supervision and training of junior staff in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be technically proficient as an independent practitioner in basic and specialist invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures, this includes:
Diagnostic angiography Monitor and recording of cardiac physiological measurements during the procedure. This also includes first line resuscitation with defibrillation, or assistance in the insertion of balloon pump and temporary pacing wires.
Interventional angiography; i.e. PCI, Stentings, rotablation, PMR, angiojet, intra vascular ultrasound and pressure wire monitor and recording of cardiac physiological measurements for a clinical report. Keeping the physician fully informed of any clinical changes.
Permanent pacemaker implantation Recording accurate lead function tests to guide a secure implantation of cardiac pacing leads. To record and document results, inform appropriate physician of any faults/problems. Support for patient throughout the procedure.
Routine implantable device follow up Working independently to record accurate lead function tests, making clinical decisions for basic reprogramming of pacemakers depending upon the results of the tests. To document all measurements and inform appropriate physician of any faults/problems.
Analysis of 12 lead ECG & ambulatory ECG recordings producing a factual report, which may impact on the clinical management of the patient.
Exercise Stress Testing & Cardiopulmonary Exercise services As lead Cardiac Physiologist (CP) produce a technical report of the accurate recordings obtained of the cardiac electrocardiogram. Good communication is required with the patient to ensure they fully understand the test. Some training of junior medical staff in supervision of exercise stress testing is required.
Tilt testing As lead CP working alongside doctors and CP monitor and record cardiac physiological measurement throughout the procedure. Be prepared to respond quickly and appropriately and perform resuscitation when necessary.
Participation in the on-call rota for PPCI, Emergency angiography & interventional cardiology, pacemaker implantation & implantable device checks, and other urgent procedures as required.
Supervision and training of junior staff in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Active Membership of one of the following: British Cardiac Society(BCS), Society of Cardiological Technicians (SCST) ,
- Voluntary Registered with Register Cardiac Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
- Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support (within last 12 months)
Desirable
- IBHRE Exam in Pacing +/- EP and/or HRUK exam in Pacing/EP BSE Adult Proficiency Accreditation
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Competent to perform full range Invasive procedures
- Extensive post graduate experience in technical cardiology
- Competent to perform full range Non-Invasive procedures
- Good IT knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, and database input.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge in performing and reporting echocardiography
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Keen to development personally & professionally
- Ability to work accurately to a reasonable deadline
- Experience of teaching & supporting junior staff
- Ability to work automatously
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- Dynamic Enthusiastic
- Team Worker
- Ability to work flexibly to complete tasks required
Desirable
- Knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality.
- Good organisational & management skills
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Active Membership of one of the following: British Cardiac Society(BCS), Society of Cardiological Technicians (SCST) ,
- Voluntary Registered with Register Cardiac Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
- Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support (within last 12 months)
Desirable
- IBHRE Exam in Pacing +/- EP and/or HRUK exam in Pacing/EP BSE Adult Proficiency Accreditation
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Competent to perform full range Invasive procedures
- Extensive post graduate experience in technical cardiology
- Competent to perform full range Non-Invasive procedures
- Good IT knowledge of Microsoft word, excel, and database input.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge in performing and reporting echocardiography
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Keen to development personally & professionally
- Ability to work accurately to a reasonable deadline
- Experience of teaching & supporting junior staff
- Ability to work automatously
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- Dynamic Enthusiastic
- Team Worker
- Ability to work flexibly to complete tasks required
Desirable
- Knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality.
- Good organisational & management skills
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).
