Highly Specialist Invasive Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference? Do you strive to do the best for your patients? Do you want to shape the future of cardiac physiology?

If so, read on...

Our team of dynamic and progressive physiologists already provides technical support and patient care in PCI, device implant and follow-up, structural heart disease interventions and electrophysiology. We also engage in advanced practice as loop recorder implanters. We have the drive to build on this and further develop areas of advanced practice so that we can provide the best care we can for our patients and support all cardiac physiologists to realise their full potential.

If you share our drive and vision then there are opportunities to join our team. We currently have a position for an Highly Specialist Invasive Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7) who has an interest in complex devices/ Structural or EP. Our team will support your professional development including BHRS and IHBRE accreditations as well as AHCS Registration, Equivalency and routes to Clinical Scientist and beyond.

Interested? Contact us for an informal discussion.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a key member of the Invasive Cardiology Physiology Team. They will work within the Invasive Cardiology team delivering a professional service, which meets the needs of the Directorate, and the general clinical needs of the Trust.

Undertake highly specialised physiological tests on patients to inform clinical diagnostic and support treatment.

Undertake advanced physiological tests and procedures.

Receive training in complex device procedures (if required) including micra, S-ICD, conduction system pacing.

Receive training in structural cases (if required) including TAVI, PFO closure, Left atrial appendage occlusion, Mitraclip.

Undertake a structured EP training program (if required) including conventional EP, 3D mapping, Cryoballon, Q-Dot.

Provide clinical supervision and training of trainee staff and other professionals

Support cardiac physiologists working in all areas providing assistance and troubleshooting as required

Contribute to departmental development, training programmes and organisation both in short and long term

The post holder may be expected to work across both Trust sites.

Participation in the departments on call rota is mandatory for this post.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.