Job summary
We have a really exciting opportunity for a Cardiac Physiologist to join our team.
Our Cardiology services, which are some of the most advanced in the country, cover a range of services including our acute cardiology ward, angiography suite and our coronary care unit which is the PPCI Centre for Norfolk. In addition to this we are the Norfolk Heart Attack Centre.
We are incredibly lucky to have a department with a large non-invasive workload including Ambulatory monitoring, pacemaker and loop recorder follow-up and echocardiography (TTE, TOE, stress echo and congenital heart disease). With new space being created by the £15 million spend on our new IRU unit and a complete refurbishment of the cardiac catheter labs; the department is going from strength to strength.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join us and be an integral part of the CRM team. You should be confident, reliable, forward thinking and willing to work flexibly.
The CRM service is well established; including Brady, ILR, CRTD, ICD, SICD, Micra and CSP implants and follow-ups. This is provided by 7 Cardiologists and 7 Physiologists
We performed over 1000 device implants in the last year, making us one of the biggest implanting centres in the UK. We currently have >4000 devices and ILRs remotely monitored, using 3 of the device manufacturers systems. We also offer outreach follow up clinics to one of our surrounding DGHs.
We have a rapidly increasing EP service in operation, performing a full range of diagnostic EP studies and ablation; including complex EP.
You must have at least three years' experience working as a band 6 in CRM; and either have or be working towards accreditation in Devices and/or Electrophysiology. (BHRS / IBHRE / EHRA)
37.5hrs p/week, but would consider part time hours. Commitment to on-call rota for CRM only - currently 1 in 7 on a rotational basis. There will be a rotational weekend commitment as we are working towards 7 day working.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide clinical and leadership support, to all Rhythm management colleagues
- To act as a resource for support and guidance of Cardiology staff and at Trust level, as required.
- Assist in the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the directorate.
- Implement and work to Trust and Directorate, evidence based, procedures, policies and guidelines
- Work closely with the Lead Physiologist Rhythm Manager to promote good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Assist in the management of staff performance and development through a process of appraisal, which should include a cycle of constructive performance review and the establishment of a relevant personal development plan.
- Monitor and manage staff sickness and absence.
- Ensure all staff complete the relevant training and statutory updating regarding mandatory training, i.e.COSHH, Health & Safety, Infection Control, Resuscitation, Moving and handling, Fire lecture and Occupational Health.
- Identify and report performance issues in accordance with Trust policy
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust in professional and public settings.
- To comply with the patients complaints procedure of the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide clinical and leadership support, to all Rhythm management colleagues
- To act as a resource for support and guidance of Cardiology staff and at Trust level, as required.
- Assist in the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the directorate.
- Implement and work to Trust and Directorate, evidence based, procedures, policies and guidelines
- Work closely with the Lead Physiologist Rhythm Manager to promote good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Assist in the management of staff performance and development through a process of appraisal, which should include a cycle of constructive performance review and the establishment of a relevant personal development plan.
- Monitor and manage staff sickness and absence.
- Ensure all staff complete the relevant training and statutory updating regarding mandatory training, i.e.COSHH, Health & Safety, Infection Control, Resuscitation, Moving and handling, Fire lecture and Occupational Health.
- Identify and report performance issues in accordance with Trust policy
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust in professional and public settings.
- To comply with the patients complaints procedure of the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology, Cardiology or equivalent, with extensive experience at Senior level
- BHRS / IBHRE / EHRA accreditation in pacing and / or electrophysiology
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working in all areas of Technical Cardiology
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as an independent practitioner in the field of implantable device and rhythm management
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology, Cardiology or equivalent, with extensive experience at Senior level
- BHRS / IBHRE / EHRA accreditation in pacing and / or electrophysiology
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working in all areas of Technical Cardiology
Skills
Essential
- Able to work as an independent practitioner in the field of implantable device and rhythm management
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
