Job summary
At Worcestershire Acute Hospital Trust we
would like to offer this exciting opportunity will allow the successful
candidate to join our enthusiastic and expanding team of dedicated
physiologists who are committed to continuous service improvement.
Our most recent developments include the
introduction of our new physiologist led heart valve disease clinics as well as the
expansion of our existing echo services, diagnostic EP and catheter ablation
service, CSP implant and follow up.
We are seeking to employ a specialised cardiac physiologist to work within our ever expanding CRM service. There will be opportunities to work in all
areas within our comprehensive range of diagnostic investigations/procedures
As a family friendly department, we are able
to offer this position as full time or part time. We are in the process of
amending working patterns to include four days a week. In view of the proposed
7 day service we would be happy to accommodate weekend working, if this is
desirable.
This post is ideal for a
qualified Cardiac Physiologists wanting to develop skills and help in the
development of a busy and progressive department.
We have 14 Consultant Cardiologists within
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and the trust comprises of three hospitals:
Worcestershire Royal Hospital, the Alexandra Hospital, and Kidderminster
Treatment Centre.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work at all three sites.
Main duties of the job
Provide
Physiologist support during complex devices/permanent pacemaker and implantable
loop recorder implants and follow ups. Analyse complex data and recognise when
to re-programme appropriate parameters as per manufacturer and departmental
policies and protocols for individual patients at device/pacemaker follow up
clinics.
Undertake
a specialised physiologists role in the invasive PCI service based in the cardiac
catheter lab. Perform unsupervised monitoring of cardiac haemodynamic, invasive
intra-cardiac pressures on clinically high-risk cardiac patients. Alerting physician
immediately of any changes in parameters. Including preparation and management
of balloon pump equipment for insertion of intra-aortic balloon.
Perform
as lead Physiologist in Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests.
(ETTs) Without supervision, analyse and report the results of the procedure,
in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures.
Analyse and provide written reports on Ambulatory ECG recorders, blood pressure recorders and cardiac event
recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols.
Responsible
for setting up equipment, preparing and carrying out Tilt table testing for
medically and Physiologist supervised investigations.
Further
develop specialist skills in CRM and work towards gaining accreditation.
Designated
responsibility to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on
patients in an emergency situation.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be competent and responsible for carrying
out a wide range of complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations to
support our CRM, cath lab and non-invasive services. To participate in the
on-call rota for PPCI.
There will be no direct supervision but will
refer to a Highly Specialised lead Physiologist or Head of Department for
assistance when required. The post will involve supervision and training of
staff and will also include some organisational duties to assist with the
smooth daily running of the department. To continue to develop skills and
knowledge in highly specialised procedures and working towards highly
specialised professional accreditation in CRM. To operate to Trust,
Departmental and professional guidelines and work always in a safe and
responsible manner. Although the candidate will be based at WRH there may be a
requirement to work cross site at our other hospitals within the trust in
Redditch and Kidderminster.
Key
Duties:
Clinical:
Provide
Physiologist support during complex devices/permanent pacemaker and implantable
loop recorder implants and follow ups. Analyse complex data and recognise when
to re-programme appropriate parameters as per manufacturer and departmental
policies and protocols for individual patients at device/pacemaker follow up
clinics.
Undertake
a specialised physiologists role in the invasive PCI service based in the cardiac
catheter lab. Perform unsupervised monitoring of cardiac haemodynamic, invasive
intra-cardiac pressures on clinically high-risk cardiac patients. Alerting physician
immediately of any changes in parameters. Including preparation and management
of balloon pump equipment for insertion of intra-aortic balloon.
Perform
as lead Physiologist in Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests.
(ETTs) Without supervision, analyse and report the results of the procedure,
in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures.
Provide
Physiologist support during medically supervised ETTs.
Prepare,
hook up, remove, download, analyse the recordings, providing written reports on
24 hr Ambulatory ECG recorders, blood pressure recorders and cardiac event
recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols.
Perform
Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust. Interpret
the results and inform the relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as
per the departmental protocol and procedure.
Responsible
for setting up equipment, preparing and carrying out Tilt table testing for
medically and Physiologist supervised investigations.
Further
develop specialist skills in CRM and work towards gaining accreditation.
Designated
responsibility to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on
patients in an emergency situation.
Training and
Development:
Undergo training as is deemed
necessary to maintain efficient discharge of duties.
Continue professional Development
and be responsible for keeping own skills updated.
Undertake all mandatory trust
training on an annual basis.
Participate in the teaching and
training of members of staff within the department and other medical staff
outside of own profession.
Undertake annual Immediate Life
support updates.
Work towards accreditation in
specialist area and prepare for exam such as BHRS, BSE etc.
Administration and Clerical:
Undertake general clerical and
administrative work, to include filing of patient clinical investigation
reports carried out within the department.
Conversant with basic computerised
databases.
Produce technical reports/comments.
Compile daily statistical records
of patient activity.
Assist with the input of clinical
activity onto Oasis and the departmental database.
Responsibilities:
Plan and prioritise personal
workloads according to daily staffing levels.
Verify written reports of junior
members of staff.
Produce technically satisfactory
results in accordance with national and departmental protocols and standards.
Communicate complex instructions
and clinical information effectively to all categories of patients, ensuring
co-operation and compliance to obtain accurate technical and clinical data.
Analyse clinical information and
clinical conditions during procedures, whereby judgement is required to
determine the appropriate course of action.
Analyse test results and clinical
information to judge whether additional parameters need to be recorded.
Ensure patients are monitored appropriately
during investigations and ensuring swift and appropriate action is taken to
minimize life threatening or significant medical events.
Initiate Basic life Support and
Immediate Life support when required.
Responsible for the maintenance,
quality assurance and infection control of any equipment used in order to
maintain quality standards.
Ensure safe use of specialist /
expensive equipment used by self and others. (ultrasound machine £125,000)
Visually and verbally risk assess
every patient prior to carrying out any clinical investigation on the patient.
Advise junior medical staff on the
availability, selection and appropriateness of test procedures.
Liaise with nursing, medical and
paramedic staff regarding patients welfare.
Responsible for minor maintenance,
trouble-shoot, quality assurance and infection control of any equipment used in
order to maintain quality control.
Be familiar with current
developments in the field of Cardiology.
Report all untoward events or
uncertainties to the Countywide cardiopulmonary Service Manager
Adhere to all Worcestershire Acute
Hospitals NHS Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality at all
times.
Special Requirements:
There will be requirement to
participate in the on-call rota for primary PCI based at WRH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be competent and responsible for carrying
out a wide range of complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations to
support our CRM, cath lab and non-invasive services. To participate in the
on-call rota for PPCI.
There will be no direct supervision but will
refer to a Highly Specialised lead Physiologist or Head of Department for
assistance when required. The post will involve supervision and training of
staff and will also include some organisational duties to assist with the
smooth daily running of the department. To continue to develop skills and
knowledge in highly specialised procedures and working towards highly
specialised professional accreditation in CRM. To operate to Trust,
Departmental and professional guidelines and work always in a safe and
responsible manner. Although the candidate will be based at WRH there may be a
requirement to work cross site at our other hospitals within the trust in
Redditch and Kidderminster.
Key
Duties:
Clinical:
Provide
Physiologist support during complex devices/permanent pacemaker and implantable
loop recorder implants and follow ups. Analyse complex data and recognise when
to re-programme appropriate parameters as per manufacturer and departmental
policies and protocols for individual patients at device/pacemaker follow up
clinics.
Undertake
a specialised physiologists role in the invasive PCI service based in the cardiac
catheter lab. Perform unsupervised monitoring of cardiac haemodynamic, invasive
intra-cardiac pressures on clinically high-risk cardiac patients. Alerting physician
immediately of any changes in parameters. Including preparation and management
of balloon pump equipment for insertion of intra-aortic balloon.
Perform
as lead Physiologist in Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests.
(ETTs) Without supervision, analyse and report the results of the procedure,
in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures.
Provide
Physiologist support during medically supervised ETTs.
Prepare,
hook up, remove, download, analyse the recordings, providing written reports on
24 hr Ambulatory ECG recorders, blood pressure recorders and cardiac event
recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols.
Perform
Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust. Interpret
the results and inform the relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as
per the departmental protocol and procedure.
Responsible
for setting up equipment, preparing and carrying out Tilt table testing for
medically and Physiologist supervised investigations.
Further
develop specialist skills in CRM and work towards gaining accreditation.
Designated
responsibility to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on
patients in an emergency situation.
Training and
Development:
Undergo training as is deemed
necessary to maintain efficient discharge of duties.
Continue professional Development
and be responsible for keeping own skills updated.
Undertake all mandatory trust
training on an annual basis.
Participate in the teaching and
training of members of staff within the department and other medical staff
outside of own profession.
Undertake annual Immediate Life
support updates.
Work towards accreditation in
specialist area and prepare for exam such as BHRS, BSE etc.
Administration and Clerical:
Undertake general clerical and
administrative work, to include filing of patient clinical investigation
reports carried out within the department.
Conversant with basic computerised
databases.
Produce technical reports/comments.
Compile daily statistical records
of patient activity.
Assist with the input of clinical
activity onto Oasis and the departmental database.
Responsibilities:
Plan and prioritise personal
workloads according to daily staffing levels.
Verify written reports of junior
members of staff.
Produce technically satisfactory
results in accordance with national and departmental protocols and standards.
Communicate complex instructions
and clinical information effectively to all categories of patients, ensuring
co-operation and compliance to obtain accurate technical and clinical data.
Analyse clinical information and
clinical conditions during procedures, whereby judgement is required to
determine the appropriate course of action.
Analyse test results and clinical
information to judge whether additional parameters need to be recorded.
Ensure patients are monitored appropriately
during investigations and ensuring swift and appropriate action is taken to
minimize life threatening or significant medical events.
Initiate Basic life Support and
Immediate Life support when required.
Responsible for the maintenance,
quality assurance and infection control of any equipment used in order to
maintain quality standards.
Ensure safe use of specialist /
expensive equipment used by self and others. (ultrasound machine £125,000)
Visually and verbally risk assess
every patient prior to carrying out any clinical investigation on the patient.
Advise junior medical staff on the
availability, selection and appropriateness of test procedures.
Liaise with nursing, medical and
paramedic staff regarding patients welfare.
Responsible for minor maintenance,
trouble-shoot, quality assurance and infection control of any equipment used in
order to maintain quality control.
Be familiar with current
developments in the field of Cardiology.
Report all untoward events or
uncertainties to the Countywide cardiopulmonary Service Manager
Adhere to all Worcestershire Acute
Hospitals NHS Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality at all
times.
Special Requirements:
There will be requirement to
participate in the on-call rota for primary PCI based at WRH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post
Desirable
- BSE accreditation (working towards)
- BHRS / EHRA / IBHRE Accreditation (working towards)
- SCST (parts 1 & 2) or equivalent
- Current ILS certification.
- Voluntary Registration for ACHS / HCPC
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Basic computer skills.
- Good level of written and communication skills.
- Persuasive and motivational skills may be required with patients reluctant to undergo investigations.
- Be able to use own initiative, be confident conscientious, polite, able to carry out instructions accurately.
- Good time management.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Smart appearance.
- Able to relate to the general public
- Dexterity and coordination required for use of a range of diagnostic equipment.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant previous experience as a Cardiac Physiologist.
- Previous experience across a broad range of Cardiology investigations.
Desirable
- Previous experience in
- Echocardiography and Complex PCI
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post
Desirable
- BSE accreditation (working towards)
- BHRS / EHRA / IBHRE Accreditation (working towards)
- SCST (parts 1 & 2) or equivalent
- Current ILS certification.
- Voluntary Registration for ACHS / HCPC
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Basic computer skills.
- Good level of written and communication skills.
- Persuasive and motivational skills may be required with patients reluctant to undergo investigations.
- Be able to use own initiative, be confident conscientious, polite, able to carry out instructions accurately.
- Good time management.
- Flexible approach to work.
- Smart appearance.
- Able to relate to the general public
- Dexterity and coordination required for use of a range of diagnostic equipment.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant previous experience as a Cardiac Physiologist.
- Previous experience across a broad range of Cardiology investigations.
Desirable
- Previous experience in
- Echocardiography and Complex PCI
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.
