Job summary
The post holder would be required to provide technical expertise, knowledge, and training in the fields of cardiac pacing, ICD's and CRT devices (Cardiac Rhythm Management - CRM). They would ensure that the CRM service runs smoothly and efficiently. They would provide a positive and effective leadership to the Cardiac Physiology / Healthcare Science workforce. They would participate in CRM implants, running and supporting CRM clinics, including face to face and remote device clinics. They would be required to support device patients undergoing treatment/tests in other areas in the trust e.g. radiotherapy, MRI, theatres, A&E, endoscopy, ward admissions etc.
The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday. They will also be required to participate in the on-call rota for cardiac catheter labs, urgent on-call CRM device implants, including Saturday cardiac catheter lab lists.
Please note, if you do not meet the essential criteria of a Band 7, Annex U will be applied at 70% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
Main duties of the job
To provide technical expertise, knowledge and training in the field of cardiac rhythm management (CRM)
The post holder would also rotate through other diagnostic areas of the catheter labs and Cardiac Investigations Unit at James Cook University Hospital and the cardiology department at The Friarage, Northallerton. They would be required to provide training and advice for other staff and trainees within non-invasive cardiology, to help and maintain an efficient, professional, and patient centred service.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
- Explore leadership within the NHS
- Promote Trust values and behaviours
- Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
- Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Annex U
Essential
- Knowledge of pacing and ICD functions and associated complications
- Working at BSc level within their own scope of practice
- Competence in non-invasive cardiology procedures and knowledge of cardiac clinical physiology
Desirable
- oAdvanced knowledge and experience in pacing, ICD and CRT troubleshooting and complications
Qualifications and Training Annex U
Essential
- RCCP / AHCS registration, or can evidence they are working towards accreditation within a specified time frame
- Working toward full BHRS accreditation in CRM devices (or equivalent) within 18-24 months of employment
Desirable
- oSCST Diploma in ECG interpretation
- oMentorship qualification
- oAppropriate company led CRM devices courses/ seminars.
Experience Annex U
Essential
- oGood level of experience of working within CCL and an implanting CRM device theatre
Desirable
- oEvidence of clinical audit / research within the field of cardiology
- oExperience in face to face CRM device and remote monitoring clinics
Knowledge and Skills Band 7
Essential
- oAdvanced knowledge and skills of pacing, ICD and CRT troubleshooting and complications
- oWorking at MSc level within their own scope of practice
- oSignificant competence in non-invasive cardiology procedures- PPCI, TAVI, CRM implantation
Qualifications and Training Band 7
Essential
- ?RCCP registration or equivalent
- ?BHRS Devices accreditation and/or up to date IBHRE in Devices
Experience Band 7
Essential
- oExtensive post qualification of experience within the field of CRM implants and follow up.(varied device types)
- oExperience in sole working as only point of contact / advice for CRM
- oExperience in remote monitoring clinics
- oPolicy/ Protocols and SOPS creation
Desirable
- oLine management experience
Knowledge and Skills - Both
Essential
- oAble to perform a broad range of cardiology techniques employed within the department
- oAble to perform a broad range of cardiology techniques employed within the department
Qualifications - Both
Essential
- ?BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
- ?Up to date Immediate Life Support
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Annex U
Essential
- Knowledge of pacing and ICD functions and associated complications
- Working at BSc level within their own scope of practice
- Competence in non-invasive cardiology procedures and knowledge of cardiac clinical physiology
Desirable
- oAdvanced knowledge and experience in pacing, ICD and CRT troubleshooting and complications
Qualifications and Training Annex U
Essential
- RCCP / AHCS registration, or can evidence they are working towards accreditation within a specified time frame
- Working toward full BHRS accreditation in CRM devices (or equivalent) within 18-24 months of employment
Desirable
- oSCST Diploma in ECG interpretation
- oMentorship qualification
- oAppropriate company led CRM devices courses/ seminars.
Experience Annex U
Essential
- oGood level of experience of working within CCL and an implanting CRM device theatre
Desirable
- oEvidence of clinical audit / research within the field of cardiology
- oExperience in face to face CRM device and remote monitoring clinics
Knowledge and Skills Band 7
Essential
- oAdvanced knowledge and skills of pacing, ICD and CRT troubleshooting and complications
- oWorking at MSc level within their own scope of practice
- oSignificant competence in non-invasive cardiology procedures- PPCI, TAVI, CRM implantation
Qualifications and Training Band 7
Essential
- ?RCCP registration or equivalent
- ?BHRS Devices accreditation and/or up to date IBHRE in Devices
Experience Band 7
Essential
- oExtensive post qualification of experience within the field of CRM implants and follow up.(varied device types)
- oExperience in sole working as only point of contact / advice for CRM
- oExperience in remote monitoring clinics
- oPolicy/ Protocols and SOPS creation
Desirable
- oLine management experience
Knowledge and Skills - Both
Essential
- oAble to perform a broad range of cardiology techniques employed within the department
- oAble to perform a broad range of cardiology techniques employed within the department
Qualifications - Both
Essential
- ?BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
- ?Up to date Immediate Life Support
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
