Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiologists/Health Care Scientists (Cardiology)
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-MED2215
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Halifax
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/07/2024
Employer heading
Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive and CRM
NHS AfC: Band 7
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
Are you a Band 7 looking for a change or an experienced Band 6 wanting to develop your career?
If you would like a chance to develop our CRM services, then this is the perfect opportunity. Due to the future development of services within Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust we have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with an interest to take this forward.
We are seeking a forward-thinking applicant who has proven experience in
device follow-up and implantation with BHRS accreditation or is in the process of achieving BHRS accreditation. The applicant must have a keen interest in CRM and be driven to improve these services.
Interested applicants should possess the appropriate Cardiac Physiology
qualifications and experience to include:
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
- Registration to RCCP and/or AHCS,
- BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation (Devices).
- Extensive experience at a specialist level
We are committed to professional development and you will be encouraged to attain further academic and professional qualifications in line with the AHCS.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible to the Clinical Physiologist Service Lead in Invasive and CRM for the coordination and day to day support of these services.
2. To liaise with other Highly Specialised Cardiac Clinical Physiologists in delivering the Invasive and CRM service.
3. In conjunction with Consultant Cardiologists to perform a wide range of Invasive Cardiology investigations.
4. To deliver clinical sessions within Invasive and CRM.
5. To undertake non-invasive investigations and procedures if required.
6. To provide a high standard of Cardiology service both in and out of normal service hours.
7. To provide a safe, efficient and effective Cardiology service to our patients.
8. To provide leadership for the development of the specialist Invasive Cardiology service.
9. To ensure that staff are offered appropriate opportunities for training in the Invasive Cardiology service.
10. Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals (including physicians), junior and trainee physiological staff.
11. To assist in the training of Cardiac Physiologists to degree level in conjunction with the departments training co-ordinator. Regularly participate in CPD, other developmental activities, research and audit.
12. Responsible for initiating regular clinical audit activities, research and development and equipment evaluation.
13. To participate in the CRM and post PCI on-call rota.
Working for our organisation
Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust has 2 district hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with 11 substantive cardiologists and a state of the art technical cardiology service situated in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The Cardio-Respiratory department offers a full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac techniques. The invasive service provides PCI and angiography, cardiac device implantation including ICD and CRT, physiologist led ILR implantation, pacing and ICD/CRT follow up and remote follow-up.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To support the day to day running and delivery of all invasive and CRM investigations offered by the department.
- Participates in an on-call rota pro-rata, provide 24hr day 365 day a year cover for emergency unplanned working for inpatient interrogation of cardiac devices and temporary pacing if required.
- Provide technical advice and support to the Clinical Physiologist Service Lead for Invasive and CRM to ensure effective utilisation of all resources is maintained.
- Perform, analyse and interpret a wide range of highly specialist and complex cardiac investigations. Generate factual reports that are documented in patient clinical notes and/or on relevant databases.
All other duties and responsibilities are available on the job description and specification document
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
- Intermediate Life Support
- BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation in Cardiac Devices
- Registration with RCCP and/or AHCS
- Extensive evidence of CPD in Cardiac rhythm management and invasive cardiology
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate Qualification (PgCert/MSc)
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- High level of competency in all non-invasive diagnostic cardiology procedure
- Significant experience in cardiac device follow up and implantation including PPM, ICD and CRT
- Significant experience in invasive cardiac investigations
- Demonstrable experience in Research and Audit
- Extensive experience at Specialist Cardiac Physiologist level and evidence of practical experience in all areas covered by this job description.
Desirable criteria
- Substantial experience of training and supervision of students and apprentices
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of current professional issues and national standards
- Ability to organise, prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to cope with a heavy workload
- Good IT skills
- Able to work autonomously
- Be a Team player
- Uphold the Trusts Values
- Able to participate in an out of hours on-call rota
Desirable criteria
- Clinical Leadership Development and Experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mary Ward
- Job title
- Physiologist Service Lead - Invasive and CRM
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01422 224020
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