Job summary
The post-holder is expected to be a key and dynamic member of the Cardiac Physiology team, at the complex and advanced healthcare scientist level. They will be using their insight and knowledge to provide complex technical/scientific expertise for all areas of invasive Cardiology.
Areas of focus will include independently delivering diagnostic and complex interventional angiography, including on-call for the primary PCI service and the CRM service.
The post holder will need independent invasive technical expertise for simple and complex device implants and follow-up, both on and off site.
There is the possibility for the post holder to develop knowledge in structural work and electrophysiology procedures and take up higher level qualifications and accreditation.
The role is a scientific one and as such the post holder will be expected to have a high level of skill and autonomy, equivalent to the independence expected of a clinical scientist at band 7. The post holder will be expected to be able to carry out complex scientific and clinical investigations, working directly with patients and MDTs, to analyse, interpret and compare investigative and clinical options at a complex and advanced level, create reports, risk assess and and prioritise patient care options.
There will be some managerial responsibility within the service such as recruitment, education, information technology, e-rostering, procurement incidents investigation and deputising for departmental leads.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working at the advanced, accredited level, within the Invasive Cardiology Service
Scientific and Clinical Practice
Clinical proficiency for a range of complex and advanced clinical and scientific investigations and treatments for a range of pathologies, including the assessment, interpretation, reporting and management of complex cardiac devices for all main manufacturers.
Audit
Contribute complex and advanced audits in the area of invasive cardiology, to inform practice and improve patient care.
Communication and Team Working
Communication and interpretation of complex and advanced clinical, scientific and technical information to a wide range of people including clinicians, managers, MDT groups, patients and the public. Participation in the on-call rota.
Managing people and resources
Deputisation, line management, appraisal skills, leadership skills, organising and supporting the cardiac physiology service team.
Training, Teaching, Leadership
Identify training needs for staff, such as other physiologists, cardiac practitioners and apprentices as well as patients and deliver teaching, training and mentorship.
Research, Innovation and Development
Actively participate in the departmental research programs. Use evidence based practice to improve patient pathways.
Self-Management
Abide by professional codes of conduct, being a role model for staff and working with integrity and honesty to maintain skills, competency, and high standards of patient care.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please ensure you evidence in the Essential Criteria how you uphold the Trust Values Compassion Excellence Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Long term R&R (pensionable) which is at 10% for the first 3 years, rising to 12.5% thereafter
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please ensure you evidence in the Essential Criteria how you uphold the Trust Values Compassion Excellence Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Long term R&R (pensionable) which is at 10% for the first 3 years, rising to 12.5% thereafter
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Cardiac Science or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc Cardiac Science
- Accreditation with BHRS, IBHRE, EHRA or other equivalent in the clinical management of cardiac devices
- Registered with RCCP or registration with the AHCS as a Cardiac Scientist or STP Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of pacing and complex device (ICD, CRT-D) implants and follow-up (both on and off-site).
- Diagnostic and interventional angiography, including on-call for the primary PCI service and adjunctive technologies such as IVUS, OCT and Pressure wire
- Advanced knowledge of pacing and ICD complications and ability to troubleshoot these issues.
- Advanced Knowledge of all the major CRM companies CRM devices.
- Have a confident expert knowledge of the physiology of the heart.
- Extensive Cardiac Physiology experience post qualification at BSc or equivalent
Desirable
- Structural cardiology such as TAVI and ASD closures.
- Electrophysiology procedures, including 3D mapping using the latest technologies and software.
- On call experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trusts values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standards at all times
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, non verbal, written and electronic
- Ability to work independently
- Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the Cardiac Physiology service.
- Able to work and transport equipment to hospitals within the region
- Ability to participate in on call rota
- Ability to adhere to Trusts mandatory training policies
Desirable
- Drive and hold a current driving licence, needed for offsite clinics, domiciliary or mortuary visits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Cardiac Science or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc Cardiac Science
- Accreditation with BHRS, IBHRE, EHRA or other equivalent in the clinical management of cardiac devices
- Registered with RCCP or registration with the AHCS as a Cardiac Scientist or STP Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of pacing and complex device (ICD, CRT-D) implants and follow-up (both on and off-site).
- Diagnostic and interventional angiography, including on-call for the primary PCI service and adjunctive technologies such as IVUS, OCT and Pressure wire
- Advanced knowledge of pacing and ICD complications and ability to troubleshoot these issues.
- Advanced Knowledge of all the major CRM companies CRM devices.
- Have a confident expert knowledge of the physiology of the heart.
- Extensive Cardiac Physiology experience post qualification at BSc or equivalent
Desirable
- Structural cardiology such as TAVI and ASD closures.
- Electrophysiology procedures, including 3D mapping using the latest technologies and software.
- On call experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Evidence ability to uphold the Trusts values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standards at all times
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, non verbal, written and electronic
- Ability to work independently
- Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the Cardiac Physiology service.
- Able to work and transport equipment to hospitals within the region
- Ability to participate in on call rota
- Ability to adhere to Trusts mandatory training policies
Desirable
- Drive and hold a current driving licence, needed for offsite clinics, domiciliary or mortuary visits.
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).
