Job summary
The Trust's cardiac services are spread across three sites, Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary's in Paddington. We also run busy community based cardiac clinics.
We are now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic physiologist who has proven working knowledge of EP or CRM (implantation and/or follow-up). The post would suit an experienced band 6 physiologist who is looking to further develop their EP and CRM skill base in a successful and fast moving EP & CRM centre or someone who is already a band 7 physiologist but would like a change of scenery and fresh environment in which to enhance and refine their EP and CRM skills.
We are a forward thinking and dynamic team of physiologists and the Trust's position as a tertiary centre for Electrophysiology, complex CRM and Interventional Cardiology ensures that each day is different and you will experience a varied and interesting patient case mix.
The successful candidate will be based mainly on the Hammersmith Hospital site but may be required to rotate across all three sites if, and when, needed.
There is also the opportunity for further specialisation in areas of interest as well as involvement in research within the department.
You will have a BSc degree in physiological sciences or equivalent and you will have gained IBHRE or BHRS certification in CRM or EP or be close to achieving accreditation.
Main duties of the job
As a specialist practitioner in Cardiac Physiology, to be able to perform a broad range of clinical-technical investigation procedures and/or interventions in the Cardiological field to a highly competent professional standard.
To possess advanced practitioner knowledge, skills and expertise in at least one specialist area within Cardiac Physiology, having a minimum 5 years postgraduate experience as a Cardiac Physiologist.
To assist the Senior Principal Cardiac Physiologist and the Principal Cardiac Physiologists in managing the various sections of Cardiac Services to provide the routine Cardiac Physiology clinical-technical services, including out-of-hours services where relevant.
Cardiac Services is part of the Division of Surgery, Cancer and Cardiovascular Services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Imperial College NHS Trust performs both invasive and non invasive diagnostic investigations. These include 5 catheter labs providing both local and tertiary referral coronary angiography, angioplasty & stenting, cardiac device implant and electrophysiology services.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified as a Cardiac [Clinical] Physiologist (BSc degree or equivalent)
- Higher academic qualification [IBHRE, BHRS, BSE ] or equivalent experience to this level
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development education in appropriate field(s)
- Certificated qualified ILS Provider
Desirable
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in Cardiac Physiology, with at least 2 years specialising in a specialist field
- Expertise and significant experience in the techniques listed under 'Skills & Abilities' above
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Being fully competent at ECG recording & interpretation, exercise ECG stress testing and ambulatory ECG monitoring
- Ability to innovate practice developments and advances in the specialist techniques / service provided
- Computer literacy to the level required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post
- High level communication skills
- Ability to manage own workload, as well as that of others
Desirable
- A level of expertise in another of the above specialist areas of Cardiac Physiology
- Some supervisory experience
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified as a Cardiac [Clinical] Physiologist (BSc degree or equivalent)
- Higher academic qualification [IBHRE, BHRS, BSE ] or equivalent experience to this level
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development education in appropriate field(s)
- Certificated qualified ILS Provider
Desirable
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in Cardiac Physiology, with at least 2 years specialising in a specialist field
- Expertise and significant experience in the techniques listed under 'Skills & Abilities' above
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Being fully competent at ECG recording & interpretation, exercise ECG stress testing and ambulatory ECG monitoring
- Ability to innovate practice developments and advances in the specialist techniques / service provided
- Computer literacy to the level required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post
- High level communication skills
- Ability to manage own workload, as well as that of others
Desirable
- A level of expertise in another of the above specialist areas of Cardiac Physiology
- Some supervisory experience
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
