Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Senior Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiac Invasive Services

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Department at Barts Health NHS Trust. Based primarily at St Bartholomew's Hospital, the successful candidate will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology services, with cross-site working across the Trust as required.
The role will involve supporting the day-to-day delivery of cardiac investigations and procedures, including cardiac catheter laboratory procedures, cardiac rhythm management pathways, device follow-up clinics and a range of non-invasive diagnostic tests. The successful applicant will also contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the training and supervision of junior staff and trainees.

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is recruiting for 2 roles, 1 fixed term 12 months full time role full time and 1 fixed term 12 months part time(22.5 hours) role. The fixed term posts are for Maternity cover.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should be competent in non-invasive cardiac investigations and have experience working within a cardiac catheter laboratory environment. Experience in cardiac rhythm management, including pacemaker, ICD and CRT follow-up, would be advantageous. Candidates working towards independent practice in device therapies and BHRS accreditation are encouraged to apply.
We are committed to supporting professional development and offer a strong culture of education, mentorship and clinical excellence. Opportunities are available to develop specialist skills, gain further qualifications and accreditations, attend national conferences, and participate in internal and external training programmes aligned to service needs.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and the ability to work effectively within a busy and evolving cardiology service. You will be expected to demonstrate the professionalism, leadership and clinical expertise appropriate to a senior role, while embracing opportunities for further development and career progression.
If you are looking to advance your career within one of the largest and most innovative cardiology services in the UK, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Employees appointed to this role will be subject to Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service, including the applicable provisions for on-call duties and designated rest periods.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Cardiac Science or equivalent
• BHRS/IBHRE accreditation (working towards, in part or completed)
• Immediate Life Support

Desirable criteria

• SCST/RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registration.
• IBHRE/BHRS/EHRA certification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience across a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and intervention procedures
• Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff
• Experience of communicating directly with patients/carers and visitors

Desirable criteria

• Experience in device implant and follow up
• Experience of training people
• Ability to perform a range of diagnostic tests and provide factual reports with minimum supervision

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of catheter lab procedures
• Knowledge of brady-pacemaker implant and follow up, Complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up
• Knowledge of implantable loop recorder implant, follow up and pathways
• Knowledge of ECG procedures, physiologist led exercise stress testing.

Desirable criteria

• Basic EP knowledge
• High degree of knowledge in medical terminology.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to cope with a heavy workload
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines initiative
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of clinical staff and managers.

Desirable criteria

• Experience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
• Ability to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
• Ability to exercise own judgement.
• Computer literate - proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.

Other

Essential criteria

• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development.
• Reliable, polite and helpful.
• Punctual and an effective timekeeper.
• Willing to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
• Knowledge of the data protection act and understanding of patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Visa Sponsorship Information

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

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By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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