Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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Job summary

The successful candidate should have experience of ILR and bradycardia pacing implant and follow-up (VVI(R), DDD(R) being able to work independently. Experience of ICD, CRT-P and CRT-D implant and follow-up

The post holder will be required to work in our Catheter Lab performing device implants, Angiography, Primary PCI, and in the Device follow-up clinics

The post holder will be required to study for and complete a recognized Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.

Main duties of the job

To be competent in performing the following to a high standard in accordance with BHRS/IBHRE and Department standards:

Single and dual chamber pacemaker implant including hardware selection..

ILR implants,

Single and dual chamber pacemaker follow-up, including trouble shooting, program optimization and clinical recommendations to medical staff in the pacemaker clinics and on the wards as required.

Multi-chamber implantable defibrillator implant and follow-up

To record all device implants and follow-ups on the TomCat data system Training will be given

Ensure pacing clinic transfers, MRI/Radiotherapy requests and patient queries are responded to and completed in accordance with department protocols.

Perform and record device home monitoring clinics ensuring results are recorded in accordance with department protocols.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

17 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £54,931 a year per annum incl. of fringe allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-6520043-B

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be competent in performing the following to a high standard in accordance with BHRS/IBHRE and Department standards:

To work unsupervised is all aspects of device and haemodynamic monitoring in the Cardiac Catheter lab

Performing a range of non-invasive tests and reporting

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be competent in performing the following to a high standard in accordance with BHRS/IBHRE and Department standards:

To work unsupervised is all aspects of device and haemodynamic monitoring in the Cardiac Catheter lab

Performing a range of non-invasive tests and reporting

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

The successful candidate must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent + ASCST Parts 1 and 2.2
The successful candidate ideally be RCCP or HCP registered or have the relevant qualifications
Intermediate Life support

Desirable

Relevant accredited courses

Experience

Essential

The candidate must have extensive work experience in a Cardiology Department to include non-invasive and invasive cardiology

Desirable

Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

The candidate must be able to perform ILR, Bradycardia pacing implants independently (VVI, DDD) and have experience of CRT implants and ICD implants
Perform left and right heart catheters and PCI
The candidate must be able to perform resting ECGs and Cardiac Physiologist led exercise stress tests, hooking-up and analyses of 24hr ECG and non-invasive blood pressure ambulatory monitoring and assist in head-up tilt table testing (HUTT)
Understand and interpret the results of these tests.
Work without supervision Understand the basic guidelines and procedures required to perform clinical tests and demonstrate that they can carry these out to the required standards
Basic competency in pacemaker implantation, generator replacement and Associated procedures and Reveal implantation

Desirable

The ability to appraise devices prior to the test Training and assessment
Experience of performing other test relevant to the department

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

The successful candidate must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent + ASCST Parts 1 and 2.2
The successful candidate ideally be RCCP or HCP registered or have the relevant qualifications
Intermediate Life support

Desirable

Relevant accredited courses

Experience

Essential

The candidate must have extensive work experience in a Cardiology Department to include non-invasive and invasive cardiology

Desirable

Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

The candidate must be able to perform ILR, Bradycardia pacing implants independently (VVI, DDD) and have experience of CRT implants and ICD implants
Perform left and right heart catheters and PCI
The candidate must be able to perform resting ECGs and Cardiac Physiologist led exercise stress tests, hooking-up and analyses of 24hr ECG and non-invasive blood pressure ambulatory monitoring and assist in head-up tilt table testing (HUTT)
Understand and interpret the results of these tests.
Work without supervision Understand the basic guidelines and procedures required to perform clinical tests and demonstrate that they can carry these out to the required standards
Basic competency in pacemaker implantation, generator replacement and Associated procedures and Reveal implantation

Desirable

The ability to appraise devices prior to the test Training and assessment
Experience of performing other test relevant to the department

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.