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Cardiac Physiologist - Lead in Pacing

Cardiac Physiologist - Lead in Pacing

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAshton-under-Lyne
30+ days ago
Salary
£53,755.00–£60,504.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job summary

A senior cardiac physiologist, specialising in cardiac rhythm management, is sought to join our small, friendly team within the cardio-respiratory investigations unit at Tameside General Hospital.

Appropriate degree-level qualification and relevant post graduate rhythm management accreditation is required with substantial post qualification experience including in a supervisory / leadership capacity.

Extensive knowledge and experience of pacemaker and loop recorder implantation and follow up is vital as well as non-invasive diagnostic modalities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the CRI manager and other speciality leads to provide day to day leadership and guidance to the team and will actively contribute to ongoing developments within the department.

Main duties of the job

Develop, manage and deliver a safe, high quality device implant and follow up service including pacemakers and implantable loop recorders.

Actively participate in the development of the cardio-respiratory investigations unit looking for ways to improve the services provided by the department

Actively participate in the development of physiologist / nursing lead services such as loop implants and cardioversion

Oversee the day to day running of the CRI unit, dealing with queries from patients, relatives / carers and healthcare professionals.

Represent CRI in the wider trust and Greater Manchester community

Provide comprehensive pacing reports to national standards for pacemaker and loop checks based on technical and clinical findings. Reports will include complex facts requiring skilled analysis and interpretation.

Support the implanting Cardiologist, in a theatre setting, with the implantation of cardiac devices and be responsible for the optimisation of the pacemaker function at implant.

Adapt technical findings, clinical indications and physical condition of patient to decide whether further intervention or pacing adjustments are necessary. Taking into consideration safety of patient.

Provide clinical advice and highly specialist professional direction regarding criteria for device management.

Interrogate ICD's (internal cardiac defibrillators) as required following strict protocols, ensuring safety of patients at all times.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate :

  • Safety
  • Care
  • Respect
  • Communication
  • Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent
  • CRM post graduate qualification (BHRS or IBHRE)
  • State Registration with Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) / Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) or eligibility for

    • Desirable

  • Management / leadership qualification

    • Knowledge

    Essential

  • Advanced degree of relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology
  • Excellent all-round knowledge of cardiac devices, including complex
  • Sound working knowledge of relevant systems notably NICOR (National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcome Research)
  • Working knowledge of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics
  • Clear understanding of the aims of the Trust

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Excellent communication skills; able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in a variety of forms, across a whole spectrum of individuals, and at times when there is a barrier to understanding
  • IT competent with good keyboard skills
  • Management / leadership skills
  • Able to confidently work autonomously and use initiative while being able to identify own limitations
  • Highly developed specialist practical and theoretical Device management skills to master's degree or equivalent level.
  • Highly organised, able to prioritise own workload effectively as well as other staff members

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of working as a highly specialised, advanced, independent practitioner
  • Extensive experience of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics such as ECG, analysis, exercise tolerance testing and the ability to train / supervise the same
  • Substantial post accreditation experience working at a senior level
  • Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development
  • Knowledge and experience to provide clinical diagnosis and reports
  • Significant experience of supervising and teaching
  • Experience of working within physiologist led services, particularly loop implants and cardioversion

    • Desirable

  • Experience of setting up physiologist-led services
  • Experience of working with integrated care services bridging primary and secondary / tertiary care
  • Experience of setting up integrated care services bridging primary and secondary / tertiary care