Senior/Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive/CRM

Demonstrate competence in the full range of cardiac investigations carried out by the department including supervision and training of staff of all levels from cardiographers and nurses to registrars and consultants.

To perform this role, specialist knowledge in cardiac rhythm management, specifically cardiac implantable electronic devices and basic cardiac catheterisation is required.

Perform a wide range of multidisciplinary highly complex cardiology investigations, with advanced knowledge in invasive cardiology and have the ability to disseminate highly sensitive clinical information appropriately to nurses, care homes, patients and relatives.

Pacemaker implants and will analyse device and patient interaction. Based on this analysis, the post holder will report to the implanting physician suitability (or otherwise) of electrode position(s).

Carry out implantable device follow up clinics using dedicated device programmers and remote monitoring platforms, write comprehensive reports, make, and independently instigate pacemaker/device therapy prescriptions based on clinical findings and escalate any abnormal findings to the appropriate personnel.

To attend to perform ICD/CRT-D deactivations and device reprogramming independently. To undertake ECG observation of patients during deactivation or reprogramming independently, as and when required as per the clinical need.

Please see attached Job Description for detailed requirements and main responsibilities for the role.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Essential: - BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent); - Qualifications equivalent to gain registration with HCPC as a Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist; - Working towards Post-Graduate Education - BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA; - RCCP/AHCS Registration

Desirable: - Holds relevant Post-Graduate Education - BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA

Essential: - At least one-year clinical experience at Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist level; - Independent in Basic left heart cardiac catherterisation and Basic bradycardia pacing implant and follow up; - Independent in Core Cardiac Investigations

Desirable: - Able to undertake complex device follow-up; - Significant experiences as a Cardiac Physiologist in all areas of Cardiac Physiology, with further experience as a specialist in Cardiac Rhythm Management and basic cardiac catherterisation