Job summary
We are very busy complex device implant and follow up centre.
Provide highly complex specialist Clinical Cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to inpatients and outpatients of all ages from a wide range of specialities.
Undertake clinical interpretation of results and provision of reports for own and others' work. Support senior colleagues in the day-to-day organisation and running of the department, deputising in their absence.
Provide CPD, education, training and assessment of Clinical Physiologists (Cardiology) and other professionals
Provide expert advice to clinicians and colleagues in specialist area. To act as a positive role model for junior staff.
Main duties of the job
*Perform highly specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions including:
*Perform advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, CRT-P and ICD/CRT-D implantation and follow-up with analysis of highly complex data and diagnostic information. Independent prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming ensuring individualised device optimisation. Currently we perform an on-call rota for complex devices and expect an accredited Band 7 physiologist to take part in this.
*Additionally, perform a broad range of clinical investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Physiology Service including, but not limited to:
*Performance, analysis and interpretation of resting ECGs, including independent interpretation for Direct Access patients.
*Manage physiologist-led Exercise Tolerance Testing
*Holter analysis (including complex pacemakers/implantable devices)
*Cardiac catheterisation
*Provide expert clinical opinion for medical and physiologist colleagues in specialist area in the event of conflicting or difficult interpretation of investigations.
*Provide quality assurance checks on clinical reports of physiologist colleagues and junior staff prior to despatch to clinicians.
*Provide advice to medical staff on the selection and appropriateness of test procedures and therapies.
*Provide advice and information to patients on clinical issues and implantable devices.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or Masters in Cardiac Science
- Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent (Echocardiography or Devices).
- IBHRE/BHRS accreditation
- RCCP Registered
- ILS/ALS Resuscitation certified
Desirable
- Training/Assessor's qualification
- ASCST/MSCST
Experience
Essential
- Experience and scientific knowledge through formal study, training and practice in highly complex and specialized Cardiac investigations.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience in the use of PCs and data entry.
- Experience of Cardiology IT storage systems.
Desirable
- Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
- Research experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Confident to train medical personnel and technical colleagues.
- Confident and competent to write accurate clinical and technical reports.
- Confident and competent to act appropriately in emergencies and in the event of significant clinical findings.
- Capable of supervising staff, delegating and prioritising.
- Confident at liaison with medical staff / technical / nursing staff and managers.
- Able to deal with conflicts.
- Capable of prioritisation.
- Confident to liaise with other staff groups ( Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing staff and peer groups )
- Must be able to work as a team member
- Good interpersonal skills
- Motivation
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Maintains confidentiality
- Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment to tight deadlines
- To be able to relate and respond to complex and sensitive issues
- Awareness and understanding of issues around confidentiality and the handling of clinical information.
- Able to deal appropriately with urgent clinical issues.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Familiar with the collection of statistical information and audit.
- Awareness and understanding of issues facing the NHS and those impacting on Cardiac Physiology either directly or indirectly.
- Flexible and reliable
- Possible 7 day working
- Ability to work cross site / in community diagnostic hubs
- Ability to work on call (essential when required)
Desirable
- Experience in staff side matters and HR issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or Masters in Cardiac Science
- Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent (Echocardiography or Devices).
- IBHRE/BHRS accreditation
- RCCP Registered
- ILS/ALS Resuscitation certified
Desirable
- Training/Assessor's qualification
- ASCST/MSCST
Experience
Essential
- Experience and scientific knowledge through formal study, training and practice in highly complex and specialized Cardiac investigations.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience in the use of PCs and data entry.
- Experience of Cardiology IT storage systems.
Desirable
- Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
- Research experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Confident to train medical personnel and technical colleagues.
- Confident and competent to write accurate clinical and technical reports.
- Confident and competent to act appropriately in emergencies and in the event of significant clinical findings.
- Capable of supervising staff, delegating and prioritising.
- Confident at liaison with medical staff / technical / nursing staff and managers.
- Able to deal with conflicts.
- Capable of prioritisation.
- Confident to liaise with other staff groups ( Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing staff and peer groups )
- Must be able to work as a team member
- Good interpersonal skills
- Motivation
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Maintains confidentiality
- Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment to tight deadlines
- To be able to relate and respond to complex and sensitive issues
- Awareness and understanding of issues around confidentiality and the handling of clinical information.
- Able to deal appropriately with urgent clinical issues.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Familiar with the collection of statistical information and audit.
- Awareness and understanding of issues facing the NHS and those impacting on Cardiac Physiology either directly or indirectly.
- Flexible and reliable
- Possible 7 day working
- Ability to work cross site / in community diagnostic hubs
- Ability to work on call (essential when required)
Desirable
- Experience in staff side matters and HR issues.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
