Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 8a Lead EP Cardiac Physiologist to lead and to work as part of our Cardiac Physiology team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at and lead in a hospital with access to much of the latest technology.
The post holder will have direct responsibility for provision Electrophysiology services in the catheter labs at Harefield and will report to the Principal Cardiac Physiologist.
You will be required to hold:
-BSc Cardiac Physiology/Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in EP such as BHRS/IBHRE/EHRS accreditation
- AHCS / RCCP or HCPC registration
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an expert in Electrophysiology (EP) and will be responsible for leading the EP service at Harefield Hospital. The post holder will work closely with the Cardiology Consultants to provide a safe and high standard of care for patients undergoing EP procedures.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring efficient service delivery of EP procedures at Harefield Hospital. The post holder will also be responsible for introducing service developments and implementation of new technologies within the EP labs.
The post holder will play a major role in the continuous professional development of the EP team and overall performance of all staff in the Cardiac Physiology Department.
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals became part of Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation trust in February 2021. There is a vision of creating a brand new centre of excellence which will be the global leader in the research into and treatment of heart and lung disease in patients form pre birth to old age.
Last year at Harefield Hospital we performed over 600 EP procedures, capturing a broad range of cases from SVT through to complex VT. We have access to multiple mapping systems as well as early adoption of new technologies such as Pulse Field Ablation. You will get to work with a progressive consultant body in a supportive and constructive environment, whilst also working with group of keen cardiac physiologists whose experience ranges <1year to >10years of EP!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on the main responsibilities of this role and the duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on the main responsibilities of this role and the duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) / Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or have the AHCS Certificate of PTP Equivalence
- IBHRE / BHRS / EHRA EP Accrediation
Desirable
- MSc Cardiology (or other related)
- IBHRE / BHRS / EHRA Device Accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Independent practitioner within EP, competent in the use of conventional EP procedures and a 3D EP mapping system technology
- Independent practioner in Devices - including follow up and implantation of complex implantable cardiac devices
Desirable
- Awareness of current training schemes within Cardiac Physiology - including use of Annex 21 training grades
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to perform non-clinical leadership duties such as appraisals
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) / Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or have the AHCS Certificate of PTP Equivalence
- IBHRE / BHRS / EHRA EP Accrediation
Desirable
- MSc Cardiology (or other related)
- IBHRE / BHRS / EHRA Device Accreditation
Knowledge
Essential
- Independent practitioner within EP, competent in the use of conventional EP procedures and a 3D EP mapping system technology
- Independent practioner in Devices - including follow up and implantation of complex implantable cardiac devices
Desirable
- Awareness of current training schemes within Cardiac Physiology - including use of Annex 21 training grades
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Ability to perform non-clinical leadership duties such as appraisals
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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).
