13 Oct
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham
Job description
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist looking to expand your experience in Invasive Cardiology / Arrhythmia management?
Do you want to maximise your potential and develop in a busy, tertiary centre?
We are looking for a Cardiac Physiologist to join our expanding team, based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
We are a tertiary, cardiology centre offering a full complement of specialised services including transplantation / VAD service, adult congenital heart disease, inherited cardiac conditions and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to name a few.
As a service we pride ourselves in the development and quality of our staff and training.
The post holder will be actively encouraged to develop themselves, undertake further qualifications such as BHRS accreditation as required, as well as maintaining continuous development through conferences, courses, research, or leadership & management training.
We currently hold UKAS / IQIPS accreditation which is testament to the high standards and quality that we strive to achieve.
The department currently supports : PTP, STP, apprenticeship and HSST students. With a dedicated training and development manager, we can support you to reach your goals and aspirations.
The successful candidate will provide and support a wide variety of both invasive and non-invasive procedures, in our 4 busy, cardiac catheter labs and outpatient's department.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and keen to develop in a busy, environment. The post holder will be expected to work as an independent practitioner in basic cardiac diagnostic / interventional areas.
Training and support will be provided to develop in more specialised or complex procedures.
Physiologists will be actively involved in the following areas of practice :
- Simple and complex device implant, follow up and extraction including pacemakers, ICD's, CRT, S-ICD, leadless and conduction system pacing.
- Structural Intervention including TAVI, Mitraclip, Valvuloplasty, ASD / VSD / PFO closure, other percutaneous congenital interventions and left atrial appendage occlusions.
- Cardiac catheterisation & PCI
- Non-invasive cardiology including CPEX & exercise testing and ambulatory monitoring.
There will be opportunities to multi-skill through the various sub-specialties within Cardiac Physiology and therefore gain valuable experience.
The successful applicant must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or equivalent, demonstrate a commitment to training and able to participate in on-call duties once deemed competent.
RCCP / ACHS / HCPC registration is desirable.
For more details please contact : Jamie Walton, Head of Cardiac Implantable Devices 0121 371 2535
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to :
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff,
including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.
This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.
This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.
We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) / Masters in Cardiac Clinical Science or equivalent academic achievement ratified by RCCP / AHCS
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with RCCP / AHCS / HCPC guidelines
Desirable
- Registration with RCCP (Registration Council Clinical Physiologists)
/ AHCS (Academy of Healthcare Science) or HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council
- Immediate Life Support Qualification
- BHRS Certificate in Devices / EP or working towards.
Experience
Essential
- Good basic knowledge of Cardiology
- Experience of clinical practice through on the job experience or clinical placements.
- Knowledge of Cardiac Implantable Device testing and programming in implant and follow up including remote monitoring
- Knowledge of interventional procedures including : PCI, PPCI, cardiac catheterisation.
- Knowledge, experience and awareness of other areas of Cardiac Physiology including exercise, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiography and intervention
- Knowledge of professional standards and national guidance surrounding area of expertise
Desirable
- Post qualification experience in Invasive / Non-Invasive Cardiology
- Knowledge of complex procedures including : structural intervention (TAVI, PFO / ASD / VSD Closure, Mitral Valvularplasty and Electrophysiology)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to support the 24 hour on call service
- Physically able to move equipment, handle patients and respond to emergency situations including the ability to perform CPR
Desirable
- Ability to participate in 7 day working
▶️ Band 6 Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiology
🖊️ University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Birmingham