Job summary
As an experienced Cardiac Physiologist with Outpatient Network you
will play a crucial role in supporting Electrophysiology lists on behalf of a prestigious NHS Trust. This position
involves working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and utilising
state-of-the-art equipment to conduct a variety of Electrophysiology procedures.
You will be working within a existing acute NHS Hospital site at Guys & St
Thomas NHS Trust, supporting the service with new hospital referrals.
Main duties of the job
Work as an autonomous practitioner in Electrophysiology (EP) and devices.
Implant service; including Radiofrequency and Cryoablation
Ablation (RFA), Implantable Cardioverter.
Defibrillators
(ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) Devices, Complex device
implant and follow up.
About us
At Outpatient Network, we're proud to lead in clinical insourcing, transforming healthcare delivery in the NHS. Here's how:
1. Reducing Backlogs and Waiting Times:
- Collaborating with NHS Trusts to strategically address and reduce patient backlogs and waiting times.
- Seamlessly integrating skilled clinical professionals into existing healthcare teams for accelerated medical and surgical service delivery.
2. Versatility Across Specialties:
- Expertise spanning a range of medical and surgical specialties, providing comprehensive support to NHS Trusts.
- Tailored approaches for each specialty, from cardiology and respiratory medicine to various surgical disciplines.
3. National Coverage:
- Operating across NHS England, Wales, and Scotland.
- Adapting clinical insourcing solutions to the specific needs and challenges faced by healthcare providers in different regions.
4. Patient-Centric Approach:
- Prioritising patient care and experience in every aspect of our clinical insourcing services.
- Contributing to enhanced overall care quality and patient satisfaction through strategic planning and streamlined processes.
5. Collaborative Partnerships:
- Advocating collaborative partnerships with NHS Trusts, working hand-in-hand to achieve shared goals and overcome healthcare challenges.
- Aiming to create lasting, positive impacts on healthcare systems by fostering partnerships that go beyond mere service provision.
Join Outpatient Network on the journey to transform healthcare delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a
professional, highly skilled, efficient, high quality diagnostic and
interventional cardiac service to patients attending the Guys & St Thomas
Hospital NHS Trust
The purpose of this role is to allow assessment and
diagnosis of cardiac disorders in cardiac and non-cardiac sourced patients.
Responsible for providing clinical input and reports on all cardiac
investigations in a timely manner in order to support best possible clinical
practice and patient care
Electrophysiology Competent autonomous practitioner level
in this highly specialist field. Performing (EP) studies, including 3D
anatomical mapping and interventional procedures using Radiofrequency and Cryo
Ablation. The physiologist is responsible for providing technical and clinical
support to the Cardiologist ensuring accurate and safe working practices and
provides detailed reports including analysis and 3D anatomical pathway mapping
on all procedures.
Implantable cardiac devices - You will perform and report on
highly complex Implantable Cardiac Device implants including Implantable
Cardiac Defibrillators (ICD); Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - Pacemaker
(CRT-P); Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator(CRT-D) and emerging
device technologies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a
professional, highly skilled, efficient, high quality diagnostic and
interventional cardiac service to patients attending the Guys & St Thomas
Hospital NHS Trust
The purpose of this role is to allow assessment and
diagnosis of cardiac disorders in cardiac and non-cardiac sourced patients.
Responsible for providing clinical input and reports on all cardiac
investigations in a timely manner in order to support best possible clinical
practice and patient care
Electrophysiology Competent autonomous practitioner level
in this highly specialist field. Performing (EP) studies, including 3D
anatomical mapping and interventional procedures using Radiofrequency and Cryo
Ablation. The physiologist is responsible for providing technical and clinical
support to the Cardiologist ensuring accurate and safe working practices and
provides detailed reports including analysis and 3D anatomical pathway mapping
on all procedures.
Implantable cardiac devices - You will perform and report on
highly complex Implantable Cardiac Device implants including Implantable
Cardiac Defibrillators (ICD); Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - Pacemaker
(CRT-P); Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator(CRT-D) and emerging
device technologies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience in Electrophysiology procedure / cardiac implantable devices / Cardiac rhythm management and must be competent in Electrophysiology
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5/6 Cardiac Physiologist
- Experience in Electrophysiology procedures
- Registration with Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP)
- Clinical Physiology Degree or equivalent level (Higher National Certificate in Physiology, SCST accreditation + Specialist courses and relevant experience)
- Must be IBHRE/ BHRS Certified
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must have experience in Electrophysiology procedure / cardiac implantable devices / Cardiac rhythm management and must be competent in Electrophysiology
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 5/6 Cardiac Physiologist
- Experience in Electrophysiology procedures
- Registration with Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP)
- Clinical Physiology Degree or equivalent level (Higher National Certificate in Physiology, SCST accreditation + Specialist courses and relevant experience)
- Must be IBHRE/ BHRS Certified
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).
