Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Cardiac Physiologist - Harefield Hospital

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Job summary

**Harefield hospital**

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist to expand their skills and knowledge in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology.

The Cardiac Department provides a wide range of diagnostic procedures including:

All non-invasive testing.
Coronary intervention, including a busy 24/7 primary PCI service, TAVI, mitral clips, PFO closure and implantation of Impella and ECMO assist devices in the cardiac catheter labs.
Pacemaker and complex device insertion (ICD/SICD/CRT) and follow up clinics/ remote monitoring. We have a physiologist led ILR implantation service.
Transplant and VAD assessments, including CPEX testing and transplant right heart catheter assessments.

The successful candidate will initially work directly under supervision in the non-invasive and transplant sections of the department. Thereafter, following internal sign-off against competenices, will work indepently or as part of a team.

After internal sign-off and training, the post-holder will participate in theatre-based DCCV lists, become trained and competent in ward-based requirements including temporary pacing checks and the checks of permanent implantable devices.

The post-holder will then spend time in outpatient pacing clinics, and the invasive Cath lab. The individual will work under direct supervision initially and work towards internal sign-off through competency based assessment.

Main duties of the job

A period of supervised training, assessment and competencies before undertaking autonomous performance of:

- Non-invasive and transplant cardiology testing and reporting.

- Ward and theatre based testing and reporting.

- Pacing clinic device interrogation, analysis and reporting (supported by senior personnel).

- Interventional Cath lab; patient monitoring, procedural documentation and where necessary, the delivery of life-saving therapies through defibrillation, CPR and pacing (supported by senior personnel).

About us

On 1st February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - a truly once-in a generation development. Together, we are taking our first steps towards our 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 from pre-birth to old age. We are developing some exciting plans and we want you to join us - so come and help to change the shape of healthcare for our heart and lung patients world-wide.

Date posted

06 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year p,a. inc. Outer London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS8540

Job locations

Harefield hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification. The individual will initially spend their time achieving all necessary sign-offs in non-invasive and transplant cardiology before being exposed to ward and Cath lab based work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

Has already graduated from or is about to graduate from an approved undergraduate programme: BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology)
Has achieved ILS (immediate life support) through the NHS or University

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people in the NHS

Skills

Essential

Can demonstrate when to escalate findings and call for help

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

Has already graduated from or is about to graduate from an approved undergraduate programme: BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology)
Has achieved ILS (immediate life support) through the NHS or University

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people in the NHS

Skills

Essential

Can demonstrate when to escalate findings and call for help

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)