Job summary
The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is a tertiary service providing heart & lung treatment for the people of Lancashire & Cumbria. We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Pacing and Electrophysiology into our busy unit.
We undertake over 500 Electrophysiology studies & ablations including complex multi site mapping for arrhythmias. We perform over 1000 pacemaker, Implantable Defibrillator systems, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapies, leadless pacemakers and loop recorder procedures each year. The unit also provides a lead extraction service for our network. Our Pacemaker and ICD patients are supported by daily physiologist follow-up patient clinics & device nurse team. You will have experience in Pacing and / or EP and hold BHRS or IBHRE qualifications and possess BSc in clinical physiology or equivalent and be on the RCCP register
Main duties of the job
As a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist the post holder will be required to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner within the Cardiac Investigations Unit.
Providing a highly specialised clinical technical service in the area of cardiac rhythm management that impact directly upon the clinical management of patients. This will be underpinned by highly developed specialist knowledge gain by postgraduate training and completion of a relevant qualification.
About us
The successful candidate will work as part of the highly specialised Pacing and Electrophysiology team of cardiac physiologists. We are a busy, but friendly team, who work well together to innovate and look at delivering a great patient experience. We work closely with the heart failure & arrhythmia teams to provide swift expert care to benefit our patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist the post holder will be required to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner within the Cardiac Investigations Unit.
Providing a highly specialised clinical technical service in the area of cardiac rhythm management that impact directly upon the clinical management of patients. This will be underpinned by highly developed specialist knowledge gain by postgraduate training and completion of a relevant qualification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist the post holder will be required to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner within the Cardiac Investigations Unit.
Providing a highly specialised clinical technical service in the area of cardiac rhythm management that impact directly upon the clinical management of patients. This will be underpinned by highly developed specialist knowledge gain by postgraduate training and completion of a relevant qualification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- IBHRE Exam in Pacing +/- EP and/or HRUK exam in Pacing/EP
- Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support
- Active Membership of at least one of the following: oBritish Cardiac Society(BCS), Society of Cardiological Technicians (SCST) oVoluntary Registered with Register Cardiac Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in invasive & non-invasive cardiology procedures
- Proven expertise in advanced Complex device Implantation & follow-up
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Interested in Research in the area of Cardiac Rhythm Management
- Evidence of ongoing personal development
Desirable
- Experience in Electrophysiology
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Excellent Computer skills
- Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
Desirable
- NHS management training/experience
- Personal development in areas of Leadership
- Extensive knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality
- Good knowledge of financial management, resource allocation and procurement
- Experience in service planning and development
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- IBHRE Exam in Pacing +/- EP and/or HRUK exam in Pacing/EP
- Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support
- Active Membership of at least one of the following: oBritish Cardiac Society(BCS), Society of Cardiological Technicians (SCST) oVoluntary Registered with Register Cardiac Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in invasive & non-invasive cardiology procedures
- Proven expertise in advanced Complex device Implantation & follow-up
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Interested in Research in the area of Cardiac Rhythm Management
- Evidence of ongoing personal development
Desirable
- Experience in Electrophysiology
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Excellent Computer skills
- Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
Desirable
- NHS management training/experience
- Personal development in areas of Leadership
- Extensive knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality
- Good knowledge of financial management, resource allocation and procurement
- Experience in service planning and development
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).
