Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic band 7 Healthcare Scientist to join our growing cardiac rhythm management team.

The pacing & devices service at UHNM implants in the region of 1500 devices per year comprising CRT, ICD, loop recorders & bradycardia pacemakers. Our dedicated electrophysiology lab runs 10 sessions per week, we have a team of 5 consultant electrophysiologist's that deliver a range of EP studies from simple diagnostic to complex 3D mapping with Carto and Ensite for atrial & ventricular arrhythmias

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to the cardiac rhythm management team providing technical support for both simple and complex device implants. There is an expectation that they will be the lead healthcare scientist in clinic providing pacemaker follow up for both complex and simple devices. You will also contribute to the EP service, training in EP will be provided as part of this role. We provide an out of hours pacing service for emergency admissions

The department is committed to supporting continuing professional development with the cardiac rhythm management service supporting staff through master level opportunities in arrhythmia science, syncope and health assessment training.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site: County Hospital and Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke- On-Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site: County Hospital and Royal Stoke Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke- On-Trent

ST4 6QG

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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