Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and knowledgeable Cardiac Physiologist to work as a Cardiac Device Specialist. You will join a focussed team providing independent support within the Cardiac Device Service. The department offers the full range of implantable devices from simple pacemakers to complex devices & specialise in electrical CRT Optimisation. The department is progressive and performs Physiologist-Led Device Pre-Assessment, Physiologist-Led ILR Implantation and a Scientist-Led Syncope Clinic.The Cardiac Physiology Service at Rotherham is evolving and requires flexible and forward thinking staff to shape our future. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills to work autonomously and act as a positive role model within the department.We are seeking a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist with wide reaching experience in cardiac devices at an independent practice level. You must have a passion for cardiac rhythm management and have specialist knowledge of complex devices

Main duties of the job

To independently provide specialist and advanced Physiologist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the Implantation and Follow-Up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders), under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead and Consultant Clinical Scientist:

• Device Implantation and technical follow-up
• Remote monitoring and alert management
• Physiologist-Led Device Pre-Assessment
• Domicillary visits
• Peri-operative planning
• Deactivation of implantable defibrillators
• CRT Optimisation and assessment of response
• Conduction system pacing/ LBAP/ HIS
• Physiologist Implantation of Loop Recorders (according to job role)

To work flexibly in accordance with the South Yorkshire Complex Device Network and Device On-call rota/ out of hours model. This may involve working on different sites (e.g. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, hospice, patient home) and outside normal working hours, to deliver a 24hour and 365 day Device Service. To undertake a range of cardiac investigations within the scope of professional practice (according to job role) To analyse and interpret complex data and report clinical findings which affect patient management and advise relevant clinical staff of their importance as necessary. Escalates time-critical findings as per departmental policy.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II)
• HCPC/RCCP/ AHCS Registration (HCPC expected within 18months of recruitment)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and manual defibrillation certification.
• Post graduate level Accreditation with British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) or IBHRE

Desirable

• Relevant Training or Assessors Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in performing and reporting a wide range of routine Invasive and NonInvasive cardiac investigations/ procedures at independent practice level
• Experience as a Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist
• Experience as an independent practitioner in Pacemaker/ ILR implantation and follow-up
• Experience as an independent practitioner of complex device implantation and follow-up (ICD/CRT)
• Experience as an independent practitioner using Remote Monitoring systems
• Experience in the day-to-day organisation and administration of a busy device service
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD within Devices
• Specialism at post graduate level

Desirable

• Experience of Physiologist-Led Device PreAssessment as an independent practitioner
• Experienced Physiologist-Implanter of Implantable Loop Recorders (ILR)
• Experienced in Conduction system pacing/LBAP

knowledge

Essential

• Wide, thorough and up-to-date specialist postgraduate level knowledge across the full range of cardiac physiology investigations including advanced techniques such as complex devices
• Extensive knowledge of cardiac device programming in line with evidence based practice
• Extensive knowledge of a range of Remote Monitoring Systems
• Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC registration
• Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).