Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (CRM/Invasive) (Plus 12% R&R)

• Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist providing independent specialist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the implantation of Pacemakers (including LBAP) and ILR's along with follow-up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders).
• To support PCI and diagnostic angiography.
• Performs and reports highly specialist cardiac assessments appropriate to role.
• Assists in the day-to-day coordination of the department.

• To independently provide specialist and advanced Physiologist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the Implantation and Follow-Up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders), under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead and Lead Physiologist:
• Device Implantation and technical follow-up
• Remote monitoring and alert management

• To provide specialist and advanced assessment of cardiac devices within a range of settings, at an independent practice level under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead & Lead Cardiac Physiologist.
• The individual uses discretion to adjust plans and reprogram cardiac devices as the clinical situation/patient needs change.

• To support the Lead Physiologist in maintaining clinical governance arrangements and to report and respond to untoward incidents.
• Conduct regular audits or reviews appropriate to own practice and the needs of the department .

• Contribute to service development in liaison with Lead Cardiac Physiologist.
• Actively participate in developing, monitoring and reviewing protocols, care pathways and policies which may impact on own work area and other departments i.e. design of protocols and patient care pathways in various related fields by participating in multidisciplinary working parties.

Essential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
• BHRS, EHRA, IBHRE Accreditation
• Member of the Society for Cardiological Science Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)/AHCS
• Immediate life support
• Ability to provide technical reports

Essential

• Extensive experience in physiological investigations
• Extensive experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service, FSN management and general physiological measurements experience
• Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI, and simple/complex device implants
• Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, HUTT and Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
• Staff teaching/mentoring

Essential

• Able to undertake the full spectrum of invasive and non-invasive diagnostics
• Independent brady/complex device clinic follow-up
• Holter analysis
• Exercise Testing
• Head Up Tilt Testing
• Angiography/PCI
• Independent Device implantation
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time during complex cases
• Ability to provide technical reports
• IT literate

Essential

• Professional and polite manner.
• Caring nature.
• Professional appearance.
• Willingness to develop oneself.
• Skills in teaching/training
• Leadership skills and ability to work as a part of a team
• Empathetic approach to staff and patients
• Good presentation skills
• Effective time management skills
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Empathetic approach to staff and patients

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
• Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required
• Proactive approach to quality control and service improvements
• Lead apron and Thyroid shield for prolonged periods