Job summary
This is an exciting development opportunity for a Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in CRM to join a busy, established Device Service in a friendly Cardiology Department.
Based at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be supported and encouraged to develop the knowledge and skills to gain BHRS/IBHRE accreditation. You will be exposed to all aspects of the CRM Service including device implant and follow up including Conduction System Pacing and S-ICD implant.
There will also be a requirement to cover other aspects of diagnostic cardiac physiology, to include angiography, exercise tolerance testing and Holter analysis.
On occasion there may be a requirement to support services at other sites within the Trust.
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.
*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 (including complex cases)
* Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow-up
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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)
Desirable
- Working towards highly specialist post basic courses to Masters level or equivalent
- RCCP / AHCS registration
- BHRS/IBHRE accreditation
- Professional Body Exams (ASCST)
Experience
Essential
- Competent in invasive and non-invasive cardiology diagnostic techniques
- Competent and independently working in Brady follow- up and Brady Implanting
- Working towards independent and competence in Complex device follow-up and implant.
- ILS
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner.
- IT skills
- Confident to input to training of students and apprentices.
Desirable
- Evidence of successfully passing the IBHRE or BHRS examination and working towards to full accreditation.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills at all levels including verbal, non-verbal and written.
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team, relatives and patients
- Data entry
- Ability to use initiative and show self-motivation
- 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
- 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
- Computer skills and word processing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Working towards highly specialist post basic courses to Masters level or equivalent
- RCCP / AHCS registration
- BHRS/IBHRE accreditation
- Professional Body Exams (ASCST)
Experience
Essential
- Competent in invasive and non-invasive cardiology diagnostic techniques
- Competent and independently working in Brady follow- up and Brady Implanting
- Working towards independent and competence in Complex device follow-up and implant.
- ILS
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner.
- IT skills
- Confident to input to training of students and apprentices.
Desirable
- Evidence of successfully passing the IBHRE or BHRS examination and working towards to full accreditation.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills at all levels including verbal, non-verbal and written.
- Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team, relatives and patients
- Data entry
- Ability to use initiative and show self-motivation
- 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
- 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
- Computer skills and word processing
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).
