Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - CRM

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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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.

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.

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.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; 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 leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Date posted

19 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CARDIO-6839868

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

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

Qualifications

Essential

RCCP registration or equivalent
BHRS devices accreditation or up to date IBHRE
BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
Up to date Immediate Life Support

Desirable

?Leadership and management qualification
?Clinical Skills/Physical assessment skills (Msc level)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Advanced knowledge and skills of pacing, ICD and CRT troubleshooting and complications
Working at MSc level within their own scope of practice
Significant competence in non-invasive cardiology procedures- PPCI, TAVI, CRM implantation

Experience

Essential

Extensive post qualification of experience within the field of CRM implants and follow up. (varied device types)
Experience in sole working as only point of contact / advice for CRM
Experience in remote monitoring clinics

Desirable

Evidence of clinical audit/ Research within the field of cardiology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RCCP registration or equivalent
BHRS devices accreditation or up to date IBHRE
BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
Up to date Immediate Life Support

Desirable

?Leadership and management qualification
?Clinical Skills/Physical assessment skills (Msc level)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Advanced knowledge and skills of pacing, ICD and CRT troubleshooting and complications
Working at MSc level within their own scope of practice
Significant competence in non-invasive cardiology procedures- PPCI, TAVI, CRM implantation

Experience

Essential

Extensive post qualification of experience within the field of CRM implants and follow up. (varied device types)
Experience in sole working as only point of contact / advice for CRM
Experience in remote monitoring clinics

Desirable

Evidence of clinical audit/ Research within the field of cardiology

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.