Invasive Cardiac Physiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work towards independently in the cardiac catheter lab undertaking the physiologist role during coronary angiography and angioplasty (PCI)

To work towards independently implanting and programming cardiac devices including pacemakers, loop recorders, ICD, and CRT devices.

To work towards being independent in face-face and remote follow up clinics for the above.

To achieve BHRS accreditation within 24 months of commencing the post.

Participates in the on-call rota for Invasive Cardiology once competent.

To assist and produce audits as required by the Team Leaders and Clinical Service Manager.

To work within the Cardiology service as required.

Care, maintenance, and safety checks for all complex equipment you use.

Adhering to department protocols and procedures following national guidelines.

To competently undertake haemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation procedures.

Competent in manual handling skills for patients and equipment.

Works within established protocols, codes of practice and policy as a specialist.

Be the first line resuscitation with defibrillator or assistance in the insertion of balloon pump and temporary pacing wires.

Makes physicians aware of untoward events.

The ability to analyse and act upon cardiac catheterisation data.

The technical ability to provide support service provision and decision making during cardiac device implantation and follow up as an independent practitioner.

Carries out domiciliary visits as required.

Prioritises their own workload /caseload.

Maintains the device database system for all implanted devices.

Responsible for training, development and supervision of student physiologists and junior staff who are undertaking training within the department.

Is able to carry out, without supervision, and produce a factual report on the following: Routine ECG

24-hour ECG and BP analysis Event recording

Physiologist led exercise tolerance testing Cardiac catheterisation and angioplasty Cardiac device implantation and follow-up IVUS

Pressure wires Haemachron monitoring

Intra-aortic balloon pump usage.

To maintain professional registration (AHCS/BHRS).

Is qualified and proficient in intermediate life support skills and manual handling.

To complete and keep up to date with mandatory training

Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, and protocols

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

• BSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)/BSc in Clinical physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for AHCS registration
• Recent relevant experience in 24-hour ECG analysis and ECGs

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

• Recent relevant experience in 24-hour ECG analysis and ECGs

Desirable

• Recent relevant experience of Cardiac Catheterisation and Angioplasty
• Recent relevant experience in Cardiac Rhythm Management (Implants and FollowUp)
• Demonstrable experience in Cardiac Rhythm Management and Cardiac Intervention

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to undertake and produce audits
• To work on the invasive on-call rota once competent
• To be flexible and on a rota, basis be able to work bank holidays and weekends

Desirable

• Emotional Intelligence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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 Royal Hospital

Salter hebble

Halifax

HX3 0PW

Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)