Job summary
Are you a Band 7 looking for a change or an experienced Band 6 wanting to develop your career?
If you would like a chance to develop our CRM services, then this is the perfect opportunity. Due to the future development of services within Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust we have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with an interest to take this forward.
We are seeking a forward-thinking applicant who has proven experience indevice follow-up and implantation with BHRS accreditation or is in the process of achieving BHRS accreditation. The applicant must have a keen interest in CRM and be driven to improve these services.
Interested applicants should possess the appropriate Cardiac Physiologyqualifications and experience to include:
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)- Registration to RCCP and/or AHCS,- BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation (Devices).- Extensive experience at a specialist level
We are committed to professional development and you will be encouraged to attain further academic and professional qualifications in line with the AHCS.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible to the Clinical Physiologist Service Lead in Invasive and CRM for the coordination and day to day support of these services.
2. To liaise with other Highly Specialised Cardiac Clinical Physiologists in delivering the Invasive and CRM service.
3. In conjunction with Consultant Cardiologists to perform a wide range of Invasive Cardiology investigations.
4. To deliver clinical sessions within Invasive and CRM.
5. To undertake non-invasive investigations and procedures if required.
6. To provide a high standard of Cardiology service both in and out of normal service hours.
7. To provide a safe, efficient and effective Cardiology service to our patients.
8. To provide leadership for the development of the specialist Invasive Cardiology service.
9. To ensure that staff are offered appropriate opportunities for training in the Invasive Cardiology service.
10. Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals (including physicians), junior and trainee physiological staff.
11. To assist in the training of Cardiac Physiologists to degree level in conjunction with the departments training co-ordinator. Regularly participate in CPD, other developmental activities, research and audit.
12. Responsible for initiating regular clinical audit activities, research and development and equipment evaluation.
13. To participate in the CRM and post PCI on-call rota.
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust has 2 district hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with 11 substantive cardiologists and a state of the art technical cardiology service situated in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The Cardio-Respiratory department offers a full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac techniques. The invasive service provides PCI and angiography, cardiac device implantation including ICD and CRT, physiologist led ILR implantation, pacing and ICD/CRT follow up and remote follow-up.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the day to day running and delivery of all invasive and CRM investigations offered by the department.
- Participates in an on-call rota pro-rata, provide 24hr day 365 day a year cover for emergency unplanned working for inpatient interrogation of cardiac devices and temporary pacing if required.
- Provide technical advice and support to the Clinical Physiologist Service Lead for Invasive and CRM to ensure effective utilisation of all resources is maintained.
- Perform, analyse and interpret a wide range of highly specialist and complex cardiac investigations. Generate factual reports that are documented in patient clinical notes and/or on relevant databases.
All other duties and responsibilities are available on the job description and specification document
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the day to day running and delivery of all invasive and CRM investigations offered by the department.
- Participates in an on-call rota pro-rata, provide 24hr day 365 day a year cover for emergency unplanned working for inpatient interrogation of cardiac devices and temporary pacing if required.
- Provide technical advice and support to the Clinical Physiologist Service Lead for Invasive and CRM to ensure effective utilisation of all resources is maintained.
- Perform, analyse and interpret a wide range of highly specialist and complex cardiac investigations. Generate factual reports that are documented in patient clinical notes and/or on relevant databases.
All other duties and responsibilities are available on the job description and specification document
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
- Intermediate Life Support
- BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation in Cardiac Devices
- Registration with RCCP and/or AHCS
- Extensive evidence of CPD in Cardiac rhythm management and invasive cardiology
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification (PgCert/MSc)
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- High level of competency in all non-invasive diagnostic cardiology procedure
- Significant experience in cardiac device follow up and implantation including PPM, ICD and CRT
- Significant experience in invasive cardiac investigations
- Demonstrable experience in Research and Audit
- Extensive experience at Specialist Cardiac Physiologist level and evidence of practical experience in all areas covered by this job description.
Desirable
- Substantial experience of training and supervision of students and apprentices
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues and national standards
- Ability to organise, prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to cope with a heavy workload
- Good IT skills
- Able to work autonomously
- Be a Team player
- Uphold the Trusts Values
- Able to participate in an out of hours on-call rota
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Development and Experience
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
- Intermediate Life Support
- BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation in Cardiac Devices
- Registration with RCCP and/or AHCS
- Extensive evidence of CPD in Cardiac rhythm management and invasive cardiology
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification (PgCert/MSc)
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- High level of competency in all non-invasive diagnostic cardiology procedure
- Significant experience in cardiac device follow up and implantation including PPM, ICD and CRT
- Significant experience in invasive cardiac investigations
- Demonstrable experience in Research and Audit
- Extensive experience at Specialist Cardiac Physiologist level and evidence of practical experience in all areas covered by this job description.
Desirable
- Substantial experience of training and supervision of students and apprentices
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues and national standards
- Ability to organise, prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to cope with a heavy workload
- Good IT skills
- Able to work autonomously
- Be a Team player
- Uphold the Trusts Values
- Able to participate in an out of hours on-call rota
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Development and 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Calderdale Royal Hospital, Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
