Job summary
To bring advanced clinical arrhythmia skills to the Barts Heart Centre with a focus on cardiac devices and/or electrophysiology. Contributions can still be made in other service areas as skills and needs dictate.
This role is ideally for a Physiologist with an interest and a passion for arrhythmia management. We are looking for someone to join the CRM physiology team to increase their knowledge and exposure within device management and/or electrophysiology (EP). For those with no prior EP experience, there will be the option to express interest to complete the in-house EP training programme.
At Barts we offer...
- Significant conditional enhanced pay
- Flexible working opportunities including working from home
- Specialised practice in CRM/EP only
- Opportunity for extra out of hours working including private and Saturday lists
- Support with professional development and research including attendance at National Conferences
- Use of state of the art equipment and techniques at a high volume centre
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and motivated individuals to work primarily at the BHC in the City of London. This post may vary slightly depending on the skills of applicants and may involve some combination of cardiac rhythm management (devices) and/or EP. Willingness to rotate through, or learn in, more than one area is desirable. You will be contributing significantly to the cardiac physiology service, with some possible cross-site cover at other hospitals required.
BHC is a 10-lab cardiology service with 5 of these operating in devices and EP, and 5 in intervention. We run 6 device follow-up rooms including 4 Physiologist-led specialist device clinics with a view to introduce Consultant Physiologist posts in the future. We have one of the largest remote monitoring services in Europe.
Applicants should be competent in all non-invasive cardiac procedures. You will be expected to demonstrate maturity and experience consistent with this grade to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.
Applicants who do not have BSc Clinical Physiology degree (or international equivalent) will not be short-listed.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be proficient and contribute to the invasive and non-invasive arrhythmia service. To contribute to non-arrhythmia services as skill set allows. Tests and procedures include
- Independently performing EP procedures including 3-D mapping cases, cryo ablation and SVT ablation, or (ii)
- Independently performing all types of device implants and follow-up including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT and implantable loop recorders, including remote monitoring. This includes problem solving, troubleshooting, reprogramming, and knowing when to ask for medical reviews.
- Participate in the EP/device on call rota as appropriate.
- To be a key member of the Emergency Life Support team in all Cardiology clinical areas according to Trust Guidelines
Managerial:
- Assisting the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and Service Leads in smooth running of the department, contributing to departmental projects.
- To perform staff appraisals as appropriate.
Specialist training in aspects of the service will be provided as appropriate.
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.
The post holder might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be proficient and contribute to the invasive and non-invasive arrhythmia service. To contribute to non-arrhythmia services as skill set allows. Tests and procedures include
- Independently performing EP procedures including 3-D mapping cases, cryo ablation and SVT ablation, or (ii)
- Independently performing all types of device implants and follow-up including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT and implantable loop recorders, including remote monitoring. This includes problem solving, troubleshooting, reprogramming, and knowing when to ask for medical reviews.
- Participate in the EP/device on call rota as appropriate.
- To be a key member of the Emergency Life Support team in all Cardiology clinical areas according to Trust Guidelines
Managerial:
- Assisting the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and Service Leads in smooth running of the department, contributing to departmental projects.
- To perform staff appraisals as appropriate.
Specialist training in aspects of the service will be provided as appropriate.
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.
The post holder might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different hospitals.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Well versed in basic diagnostic skills expected of a Band 6 grade (> 1 year) including solo experience of non-invasive cardiology procedures eg ECG, holters.
- Solo experience with implant and follow-up of all devices including remote monitoring
- Basic EP knowledge
- Experience with auditing, service evaluation or published abstracts/manuscripts
Desirable
- Solo experience with EP procedures including 3-D mapping, cryo and SVTs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to undertake non clinical and leadership duties e.g. staff appraisals
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar IT systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
- Immediate Life Support.
- IBHRE/BHRS Exam (Devices)
Desirable
- IBHRE/BHRS Exam (EP) or working towards this
- Registration with the RCCP or HCPC
Other
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development.
- Willing to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
- Willing to contribute to out-of-hours work as agreed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Well versed in basic diagnostic skills expected of a Band 6 grade (> 1 year) including solo experience of non-invasive cardiology procedures eg ECG, holters.
- Solo experience with implant and follow-up of all devices including remote monitoring
- Basic EP knowledge
- Experience with auditing, service evaluation or published abstracts/manuscripts
Desirable
- Solo experience with EP procedures including 3-D mapping, cryo and SVTs
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to undertake non clinical and leadership duties e.g. staff appraisals
- Excellent communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar IT systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
- Immediate Life Support.
- IBHRE/BHRS Exam (Devices)
Desirable
- IBHRE/BHRS Exam (EP) or working towards this
- Registration with the RCCP or HCPC
Other
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development.
- Willing to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
- Willing to contribute to out-of-hours work as agreed.
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).
