Band 6 Specialised cardiac physiologist with an interest in CRM

The closing date is 5th Feb 2025

Job summary

We are a very busy complex device implant and follow up service.

1.Provide specialist Clinical Cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to inpatients and outpatients of all ages from a wide range of specialities.

2.Undertake clinical interpretation of results and provision of reports.

3.Support senior colleagues in the day-to-day organisation and running of the department, deputising in their absence.

4.Provide CPD, education, training and assessment of Clinical Physiologists (Cardiology) and other professionals.

5.Provide advice to clinicians and colleagues in specialist area

6.To act as a role model for junior staff

Main duties, tasks & skills required

1.Perform specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions including:

2.Advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, CRT-P and ICD/CRT-D implantation and follow-up with analysis of complex data and diagnostic information. Prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming ensuring individualised device optimisation.

Additionally, perform a broad range of clinical investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Physiology Service including, but not limited to:

3.Performance, analysis, and interpretation of resting ECGs.

4.Manage physiologist-led Exercise Tolerance Testing

5.Holter application

6.Holter analysis (including complex pacemakers/implantable devices)

7.Cardiac catheterisation (including complex cases)

8.Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow-up

9.Actively working toward or keen to work toward BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation.

10.Provide interpretation and reports of own investigations, using discretion and judgement to seek further advice or review as necessary within an appropriate timeframe.

11.Provide expert clinical opinion for medical and physiologist colleagues in specialist area in the event of conflicting or difficult interpretation of investigations.

12.Provide quality assurance checks on clinical reports of physiologist colleagues and junior staff prior to despatch to clinicians.

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

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) 

Desirable

Working towards highly specialist post basic courses to Masters level or equivalent

RCCP / AHCS registration

BHRS/IBHRE accreditation

Professional Body Exams (ASCST)

Experience

Essential

Competent in invasive and non-invasive cardiology diagnostic techniques

Competent and independently working in Brady follow- up and Brady Implanting

Working towards independent and competence in Complex device follow-up and implant.

ILS

Ability to work as an independent practitioner.

IT skills

Confident to input to training of students and apprentices.

Desirable

Evidence of successfully passing the IBHRE or BHRS examination and working towards to full accreditation. 

Additional Criteria

Essential

Capable of prioritisation.

Confident to liaise with other staff groups ( Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing staff and peer groups )

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