Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Band 6)/Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7) - depending on experience for Devices/Invasive. As a Devices Physiologist you will undertake Pacemaker and ICD procedures, including implantation procedures, devices follow ups and home monitoring reviews.

All applicants need to have as a minimum independence for bradycardia pacing (implant and follow up) and independence in basic cardiac angiography. Applications will be considered for those with the required minimum skill set looking to obtain experience in other aspects of the role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be present at 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).

The post holder will carry out implantable device follow up clinics using dedicated device programmers, write reports, make and independently instigate pacemaker therapy prescriptions based on clinical findings.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Physiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

***Please note this is a fixed term contract and we are unable to sponsor for this role***

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Holds relevant Post Graduate Education accreditation - BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA

Skills

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 1 Year Clinical experience at Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist Level
• Independent in Basic left heart cardiac catheterisation and Basic bradycardia pacing implant and follow up
• Independent in Core Cardiac Investigations

Desirable criteria

• Able to undertake complex device follow up
• Significant experience as a Cardiac Physiologist in all areas of Cardiac Physiology, with further experience as a specialist in Cardiac Rhythm Management and basic cardiac catheterisation

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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