Job summary
This is an opportunity for a dynamic physiologist with experience. Applications are welcome from those wishing to maintain all round skills as well as those looking to specialise in a specific area e.g. Echocardiography, Electrophysiology or Devices.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in their chosen speciality.
The Sussex Cardiac Centre is based in Brighton at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. This is a very exciting time to join as we have undergone extensive modernisation and redevelopment. The 3Ts project is transforming the Royal Sussex County site delivering a state-of-the-art environment and services. Our new department is based in the Louisa Martindale Building at the centre of this project.
We are a very busy department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of enthusiastic and motivated physiologists.
Training sessions and meetings occur regularly with excellent support from the Consultant Cardiologists. All physiologists are encouraged to attend relevant course/meetings and are mentored during completion of BHRS or BSE accreditation. Continued Professional Development is important to our team and post-graduate exams are actively encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The Echocardiography department provides a routine TTE outpatient and inpatient service. More specialised services include 3D, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Echo, Contrast, Bubble, Adult Congenital and Heart Failure screening. We are actively involved in Research studies involving TAVI, ASD and PFO closures. As a BSE accredited Department since 2008, we have weekly review and monthly teaching meetings attended by one or more Consultants, Registrars, Cardiac Physiologists and junior staff.
The busy multidisciplinary team within the Cardiac Catheter Labs provides complex structural intervention and PCI. There is a dedicated Electrophysiology Lab and we deliver a full range of EP/Ablation (RF & Cryo) in 2 labs. We provide complex EP, including VT and AF ablation, and new technology is embraced within this environment. Advanced 3D mapping is widely used in our EP labs and we currently use Carto and Precision systems on a daily basis. We have a fast expanding service which includes an increase in VT ablations with an excellent success rate.
The continually expanding device service has developed to support all the latest technology as well as a rapidly growing virtual follow-up clinic. All complex devices are implanted at the centre, including CRT and ICDs. The centre benefits from a Physiologist Led ILR Implant and Explant service and has been a pioneer within this field.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake, supervise and teach at specialist level a broad range of complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac and respiratory clinical physiology procedures throughout University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and associated locations as required.
To work on a rotational basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratories, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours as required.
To undertake, under supervision if required, highly complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures.
To assist senior staff in ensuring continuous provision of research-based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.
To work to the standards set by the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS), British Society of Echocardiography (BSE), Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) and Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)/ Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
- Provides effective, safe and research-based patient care
- To provide quality patient care and implement research-based patient care.
- To provide expert knowledge in specialist clinical areas and without supervision carry out a broad range of cardiology +/- respiratory clinical physiology procedures to agreed standards and protocols.
- Haemodynamic monitoring and technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation procedures including coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, rotablation, OFDI, IVUS, pressure wires and intra-aortic balloon pump.
- To participate in cardiac catheterisation laboratories emergency on-call rota to ensure continuous cover outside of normal hours e.g. evenings, weekends, bank holidays.
- Cardiac Rhythm Management e.g., implantation and follow-up of simple and complex devices, i.e., pacemakers, ICDs and CRTs.
- Provide monitoring and technical support and advice during electrophysiology studies and ablation procedures.
- Perform and report on transthoracic echocardiograms on outpatients and a wide variety of inpatients. Perform, after training, Exercise Echocardiography, assist with Dobutamine Stress Echo and Bubble Contrast TTE. Also assist Cardiologists and provide technical support during Transoesophageal echocardiograms.
- Perform and diagnose Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.
- To provide expert knowledge and skills in a range of clinical service areas g. ambulatory monitoring, electrocardiography (ECG), exercise tolerance tests, autonomic function tests and tilt table tests.
- Analyse, interpret and write reports for above clinical procedures based on knowledge and experience of normal and abnormal criteria.
- To provide specialist advice to patients regarding outcome of clinical procedures and next steps in care pathway.
- To provide specialist advice to clinicians regarding results to enable further development of individual care plans.
- To participate in regular review of departmental standards and protocols.
- Respond appropriately to cardiac / cardiopulmonary arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.
- Actively participate in clinical audits and research trials.
- Participate in the service provision of the cardiac department.
- To be responsible for identifying electro-medical equipment faults, resolving issues directly where possible and reporting to relevant individual(s) in a timely manner.
- To organise and delegate appropriately the daily workload for areas within the service, prioritising on basis of clinical need and service targets.
- Effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations.
- To assist in the supervision and development of students and colleagues.
- Participate fully in the appraisal system, identifying training needs and development objectives.
- Continue to develop specialist knowledge and experience including sufficient CPD to maintain professional registration
- Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
- As necessary, organize patient appointments in line with relevant appointment targets and issue appropriate patient information in a timely manner. Maintain patient records, both paper and computer based.
- Contribute to and actively participates in the correct reporting and handling of incidents and accidents.
- Actively promotes team building within the cardiac departments.
- Participates in the development of the cardiac departments.
- Adheres to Trust policies and procedures
- Actively maintain a safe working environment in accordance with H&S and COSHH policies.
- Awareness of Trusts Health and Safety Policy including knowledge of dealing with spillages of hazardous substances and handling infectious patients e.g., MRSA.
- Maintain adherence to relevant guidelines for infectious diseases including staying up to date with donning and doffing of appropriate PE.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his/her deputies.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake, supervise and teach at specialist level a broad range of complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac and respiratory clinical physiology procedures throughout University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and associated locations as required.
To work on a rotational basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratories, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours as required.
To undertake, under supervision if required, highly complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures.
To assist senior staff in ensuring continuous provision of research-based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.
To work to the standards set by the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS), British Society of Echocardiography (BSE), Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) and Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)/ Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
- Provides effective, safe and research-based patient care
- To provide quality patient care and implement research-based patient care.
- To provide expert knowledge in specialist clinical areas and without supervision carry out a broad range of cardiology +/- respiratory clinical physiology procedures to agreed standards and protocols.
- Haemodynamic monitoring and technical support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation procedures including coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, rotablation, OFDI, IVUS, pressure wires and intra-aortic balloon pump.
- To participate in cardiac catheterisation laboratories emergency on-call rota to ensure continuous cover outside of normal hours e.g. evenings, weekends, bank holidays.
- Cardiac Rhythm Management e.g., implantation and follow-up of simple and complex devices, i.e., pacemakers, ICDs and CRTs.
- Provide monitoring and technical support and advice during electrophysiology studies and ablation procedures.
- Perform and report on transthoracic echocardiograms on outpatients and a wide variety of inpatients. Perform, after training, Exercise Echocardiography, assist with Dobutamine Stress Echo and Bubble Contrast TTE. Also assist Cardiologists and provide technical support during Transoesophageal echocardiograms.
- Perform and diagnose Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.
- To provide expert knowledge and skills in a range of clinical service areas g. ambulatory monitoring, electrocardiography (ECG), exercise tolerance tests, autonomic function tests and tilt table tests.
- Analyse, interpret and write reports for above clinical procedures based on knowledge and experience of normal and abnormal criteria.
- To provide specialist advice to patients regarding outcome of clinical procedures and next steps in care pathway.
- To provide specialist advice to clinicians regarding results to enable further development of individual care plans.
- To participate in regular review of departmental standards and protocols.
- Respond appropriately to cardiac / cardiopulmonary arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.
- Actively participate in clinical audits and research trials.
- Participate in the service provision of the cardiac department.
- To be responsible for identifying electro-medical equipment faults, resolving issues directly where possible and reporting to relevant individual(s) in a timely manner.
- To organise and delegate appropriately the daily workload for areas within the service, prioritising on basis of clinical need and service targets.
- Effectively and professionally deal with emergency situations.
- To assist in the supervision and development of students and colleagues.
- Participate fully in the appraisal system, identifying training needs and development objectives.
- Continue to develop specialist knowledge and experience including sufficient CPD to maintain professional registration
- Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
- As necessary, organize patient appointments in line with relevant appointment targets and issue appropriate patient information in a timely manner. Maintain patient records, both paper and computer based.
- Contribute to and actively participates in the correct reporting and handling of incidents and accidents.
- Actively promotes team building within the cardiac departments.
- Participates in the development of the cardiac departments.
- Adheres to Trust policies and procedures
- Actively maintain a safe working environment in accordance with H&S and COSHH policies.
- Awareness of Trusts Health and Safety Policy including knowledge of dealing with spillages of hazardous substances and handling infectious patients e.g., MRSA.
- Maintain adherence to relevant guidelines for infectious diseases including staying up to date with donning and doffing of appropriate PE.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his/her deputies.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science) or MSc in Clinical Science (Cardiac Science) or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or RCCP recognised precursor or Equivalent recognised non-UK qualification
- BLS Trained
- Working towards post-graduate profession related qualifications (e.g BSE, BHRS, IBHRE)
Desirable
- ILS Trained
- Post-graduate professional qualifications/accreditation (IBHRE/BHRS/BSE)
Registration
Essential
- Voluntarily Registered with the RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) or AHCS Registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of all Cardiac investigations including specialised procedures.
- Excellent written and spoken English
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science) or MSc in Clinical Science (Cardiac Science) or BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or RCCP recognised precursor or Equivalent recognised non-UK qualification
- BLS Trained
- Working towards post-graduate profession related qualifications (e.g BSE, BHRS, IBHRE)
Desirable
- ILS Trained
- Post-graduate professional qualifications/accreditation (IBHRE/BHRS/BSE)
Registration
Essential
- Voluntarily Registered with the RCCP (Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists) or AHCS Registration
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of all Cardiac investigations including specialised procedures.
- Excellent written and spoken English
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).
