Job summary
We are seeking a suitably qualified Cardiac Physiologist to join our team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust. We are a very active department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of multi-skilled cardiac physiologists as our Invasive services expand.
We have a busy Pacemaker/ICD implant and follow-up service. The post holder will still benefit from the opportunity to rotate through all aspects of the department. We are the leading implant centre in Surrey for ICDs and CRTs with an extensive remotely-monitored patient population. The post holder will also rotate for our 24/7 PPCI service.
Applicants should have an extensive bradycardia and complex pacing post qualification experience including remote monitoring and FSN management. BSc in Clinical Physiology/ HTEC MPPM (or equivalent) and RCCP registration is desirable. Extensive knowledge and experience in invasive techniques are essential. Further post-graduate learning for CRM is also essential (HRUK/IBHRE). Successful applicants would be expected to potentially rotate across both sites.
Visits to the department are encouraged. For an informal visit or further information please contact either 01932 722530 orasp-tr.clinical.measurements@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical management, education and support in cardiacrhythm management service, working alongside other physiologistleads to ensure delivery of a quality clinical service.o To undertake, supervise, and teach at a high level with simple andcomplex Pacing/ICD/CRT implants as well as an expectation tosupport PCI and diagnostic angiography.o To demonstrate competency in CRM implants including complexdevices and autonomous on CRM follow-upso To maintain a progressive learning environment within invasivecardiology ensuring the development of allo To work within a 24/7 PPCI service and work weekends on arotational basis on-call.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoringservice, related actions on field safety notices (FSNs) and technical invasive cardiologyservice and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within diagnosticsand the angiography suite. To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiacprocedures (invasive and non-invasive). To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workloadwhere appropriate. To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintainingcontrol and requesting assistance as necessary. To be responsible for identifying equipment faults and directly resolve fault issues byreporting them in a timely manner. To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilstreviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members. To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practiceand transferring this knowledge to staff within ones area of responsibility. To assist with research studies as required. To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To participate in the 24/7 on-call service provided by the Clinical Physiology department, asrequired.Managerial: To ensure that all data entered on the invasive database is timely and accurate and thatstatistical records and audits are produced when required. To deputise for the Operational Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist when necessaryfor management of the department. To be responsible for the management of junior cardiac physiology personnel To assist with the recruitment and retention of staff within the Clinical MeasurementsDepartment To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the invasive angiographyservice including management of the primary PCI rota and service for physiologists. To work with the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist to ensure proceduresare in place to achieve Government targets in Cardiac Physiology services To assist in the development of protocols, guidelines, and policies within the department inorder to achieve IQIPS accreditation. To implement local policies and guidelines and ensure these are adhered to at all times andensure these incorporate current professional recommendations and evidence-basedpractice To work in accordance with standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences andTechnology (SCST) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) To be familiar with the use of Cerner, Solus and Pacenet and any other computerisedsystems integral to the running of the department. Communication with manufacturers/suppliers regarding stock and/or equipmentmanagement; ensuring adequate stock control and that staff are aware of economical use ofsupplies To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To authorise agency/overtime/sickness in line with local policies. To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties.Personnel: To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To supervise the training, development and appraisal of professional competence of all staffwithin ones area of responsibility. To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between alllevels of staff and disciplines. Contribute to and actively participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents andaccidents.Educational: To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development,identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the OperationalManager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist To maintain professional accreditation through appropriate Continuous Professional andPersonal Development. To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date. To participate in the training and development of local competencies of junior staff within thedepartment. To actively maintain a progressive learning environment for all grades and disciplines of staffwithin the area of responsibility. To support a rigorous training programme within the department ensuring all physiologistsattain state registration.Administration: To register patient attendances on the departments Solus database To book appointments onto Solus, facilitating patient choice To be familiar with Cerner, Solus and Pacenet to track patient progression, case notes, andpatient demographicand episode details. To order portering services on the Cerner to facilitate movement of patients and/orequipment. To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department. To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources. To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as perpatient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students atall times. To undertake training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, as required. To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially bookedonto the database. To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonablyfit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoringservice, related actions on field safety notices (FSNs) and technical invasive cardiologyservice and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within diagnosticsand the angiography suite. To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiacprocedures (invasive and non-invasive). To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workloadwhere appropriate. To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintainingcontrol and requesting assistance as necessary. To be responsible for identifying equipment faults and directly resolve fault issues byreporting them in a timely manner. To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilstreviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members. To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practiceand transferring this knowledge to staff within ones area of responsibility. To assist with research studies as required. To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To participate in the 24/7 on-call service provided by the Clinical Physiology department, asrequired.Managerial: To ensure that all data entered on the invasive database is timely and accurate and thatstatistical records and audits are produced when required. To deputise for the Operational Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist when necessaryfor management of the department. To be responsible for the management of junior cardiac physiology personnel To assist with the recruitment and retention of staff within the Clinical MeasurementsDepartment To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the invasive angiographyservice including management of the primary PCI rota and service for physiologists. To work with the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist to ensure proceduresare in place to achieve Government targets in Cardiac Physiology services To assist in the development of protocols, guidelines, and policies within the department inorder to achieve IQIPS accreditation. To implement local policies and guidelines and ensure these are adhered to at all times andensure these incorporate current professional recommendations and evidence-basedpractice To work in accordance with standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences andTechnology (SCST) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) To be familiar with the use of Cerner, Solus and Pacenet and any other computerisedsystems integral to the running of the department. Communication with manufacturers/suppliers regarding stock and/or equipmentmanagement; ensuring adequate stock control and that staff are aware of economical use ofsupplies To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To authorise agency/overtime/sickness in line with local policies. To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties.Personnel: To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times. To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, asrequired. To supervise the training, development and appraisal of professional competence of all staffwithin ones area of responsibility. To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between alllevels of staff and disciplines. Contribute to and actively participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents andaccidents.Educational: To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development,identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the OperationalManager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist To maintain professional accreditation through appropriate Continuous Professional andPersonal Development. To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date. To participate in the training and development of local competencies of junior staff within thedepartment. To actively maintain a progressive learning environment for all grades and disciplines of staffwithin the area of responsibility. To support a rigorous training programme within the department ensuring all physiologistsattain state registration.Administration: To register patient attendances on the departments Solus database To book appointments onto Solus, facilitating patient choice To be familiar with Cerner, Solus and Pacenet to track patient progression, case notes, andpatient demographicand episode details. To order portering services on the Cerner to facilitate movement of patients and/orequipment. To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department. To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources. To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as perpatient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager &Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies. To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students atall times. To undertake training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, as required. To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially bookedonto the database. To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonablyfit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
- Intermediate Life Support Skills
- HRUK or IBHRE in Devices
- Autonomous in CRM implants and follow-ups
Desirable
- Training qualification
- Higher Professional qualification/Masters level
- RCCP/ AHCS Registration
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service, FSN management and general physiological measurements experience
- Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI, and simple/complex device implants
- Experience is participating with 24/7 PPCI service
- Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
- Staff Teaching/ Mentoring
Desirable
- Staff management
- Experience of stock control
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to wear lead apron
- Ability to work extended working hours
- Ability to work cross-sitse if required
- Adaptable and flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
- Intermediate Life Support Skills
- HRUK or IBHRE in Devices
- Autonomous in CRM implants and follow-ups
Desirable
- Training qualification
- Higher Professional qualification/Masters level
- RCCP/ AHCS Registration
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service, FSN management and general physiological measurements experience
- Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI, and simple/complex device implants
- Experience is participating with 24/7 PPCI service
- Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
- Staff Teaching/ Mentoring
Desirable
- Staff management
- Experience of stock control
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to wear lead apron
- Ability to work extended working hours
- Ability to work cross-sitse if required
- Adaptable and flexible
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).
