Band 6 Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in the performance of a range of specialist investigations carried out the CIU.
• Be able to work independently in the cardiac cath lab assisting with both elective and primary PCI as part of the on call rota.
• The post holder must hold a valid Bsc in Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent.
• Interpret technical information & data from investigations and prepare reports.
• Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care and be able to communicate with patients clearly.
• Effectively communicate within the department and other departments throughout the Trust
• Take part in the delivery of the cath lab and CRM services, ensuring that the service model provides demonstrably high-quality patient care within financial and clinical targets.
• You will also be expected to supervise junior staff in the cardiology department, mentoring and giving training support.
• You will be expected to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing where required across site, including 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG analysis, ETT, TTT and MIBI.
• You will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of routine and specialist techniques, including interpretation of results and clear reporting for patient records.
• Rotation around a broad range of cardiac rhythm physiology areas will be necessary.
• To undertake additional designated responsibilities such as ordering and stock control and to actively contribute toward the smooth running of an efficient and high-quality service.
• To participate in department meetings, training programmes, and other developmental sessions.
• To comply with all relevant local and Trust-wide policies and procedure
• To continue personnel development in this very technical field and ensure that all necessary accreditations are maintained or working towards BHRS accreditation.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology / Bsc Healthcare Science or PTP or STP or equivalent extensive clinical experience to specialist leve
• BHRS or IBHRE or equivalent accreditation or working towards
• ILS Certification

Desirable

• Management/Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience with implantable cardiac device follow up.
• Appropriate work experience in rhythm management recognition and reporting
• Able to work in a PCI lab independently as part of elective service and part of on call rota.

Desirable

• Device follow up experience
• Participated in research and paper submission

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)