Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our dynamic and friendly CRM team at Dorset County Hospital.
Dorset Provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a life amid outstanding areas of natural beauty both in the countryside and along the stunning coast line.
We are looking for an experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join our CRM team as we develop new physiologist led services, developments in Cardiac Rhythm Management including the expansion of our remote monitoring services and Conduction Pacing.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be undertake the following duties independently and without supervision:
Perform 12-lead ECG recording. Fit ambulatory ECG and BP monitors. Interpret an report Holter tape analysis. Act as lead physiologist during Exercise Tolerance Testing, perform haemodynamic monitoring in the catheter lab during angiography and PCI procedures including but not limited to, left and right heart catheterisations, CTO, Primary PCU and pressure wire studies. To act as lead physiologist during Brady pacemaker implant, act as the assisting physiologist in the pacemaker and ICD follow-up clinics. To participate in the PCI on-call rota (not 24/7)
To develop skills and experience in CRT-P, CRT-D and ICD implants and follow-up.
You will also be required to assist in developing protocols and implementing policy/service development within own area of activity on a departmental level.
About us
We actively support continuing professional development, including IBHRE/BHRS. We also encourage and support attendance at relevant training courses and at both national and regional meetings.
At Dorset County Hospital we perform Coronary Angiography and intervention, providing a primary PCI service during normal hours (not 24/7). We have two cath labs where we implant brady and complex devices including ICDs and CRT.
There is ample opportunity to get involved in developments within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be a self-motivated Cardiac Physiologist who is organised, flexible and reliable. You will assist in providing high quality , patient centred care.
You will be expected to maintain your own clinical professional development with support and encouragement from the department. Keeping up to date with emerging evidence and current guidelines.
You will be expected to be part of the rescue PCI service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be a self-motivated Cardiac Physiologist who is organised, flexible and reliable. You will assist in providing high quality , patient centred care.
You will be expected to maintain your own clinical professional development with support and encouragement from the department. Keeping up to date with emerging evidence and current guidelines.
You will be expected to be part of the rescue PCI service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent (HTECH MPPM)
- RCCP or recognised equivalent registration
Desirable
- BLS/ILS Certificate
- BHRS or IBHRE Accreditation
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience as a Band 5 or Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing towards service development and education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to perform pacemaker implantation and follow-up
- Evidence of ability to assist with Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterisation and PCI
- Evidence of ability to analyse and report ambulatory ECGs
- Evidence of work in non-invasive diagnostic service (fitting holters and BP monitors, performing 12-lead ECGs)
- Evidence of ability in performing ETTs
- Keyboard and IT skills
- Evidence of ability to work within broad procedural guidelines
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ability to work to meet deadlines
- Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent (HTECH MPPM)
- RCCP or recognised equivalent registration
Desirable
- BLS/ILS Certificate
- BHRS or IBHRE Accreditation
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience as a Band 5 or Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing towards service development and education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to perform pacemaker implantation and follow-up
- Evidence of ability to assist with Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterisation and PCI
- Evidence of ability to analyse and report ambulatory ECGs
- Evidence of work in non-invasive diagnostic service (fitting holters and BP monitors, performing 12-lead ECGs)
- Evidence of ability in performing ETTs
- Keyboard and IT skills
- Evidence of ability to work within broad procedural guidelines
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ability to work to meet deadlines
- Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries
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.
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).
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.
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).
