Band 6 Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary
Your main role will be part of the CRM service specialising in cardiac device management and remote cardiac rhythm monitoring across site at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.

You will be able to work independently in the cardiac cath lab at the Barnet site providing independent device implant support to the device operators for brady devices and ILR's.

You will be able to carry out device follow up checks for pacemakers and be part of the inpatient device rota.

You will also be able to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing in the Cardiology dept when needed, 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring and analysis, ETT, TTT, MIBI.

You will also be expected to offer support and guidance and train junior team members and students attending placements.

Main duties of the job
The post holder primary role will be working as part of the CRM team carrying out face to face device follow up checks in clinic and remotely, working in the cardiac cath lab assisting with device implants.The post holder must hold a valid Bsc in Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent.Being part of the rhythm management team, your role will include working in the cardiac rhythm lab, providing support during pacemaker and ILR implants.You will be part of the pacing bleep rota, and your role will involve carrying out inpatient device checks, patient queries and CRM admin.This role will be based primarily at the Barnet site; however, you may be expected to work at Chase Farm hospital when required.The rota will also involve working from home carrying out remote device checks and ILR downloads.You will also be expected to supervise junior staff in the cardiology department, mentoring and giving training support.You will be expected to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing where required across site, including 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG analysis, ETT, TTT and MIBI.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out over 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.For more information please follow link Apply through our website

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential

• BSc Clinical physiology/ BSc Healthcare science / PTP/STP
• ILS certificate

Desirable

• BHRS/IBHRE

Experience
Essential

• Experience with implantable cardiac device follow up.
• Appropriate work experience in rhythm management recognition and reporting

Desirable

• BHRS/IBHRE

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to work independently in a cardiac cath lab for pacemaker and ILR implants.
• Demonstrate above average verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations and identify momentarialy when deviation from protocol or clinical intervention is indicated.
• Flexible approach to work
• Proficiency in and/or a strong underpinning knowledge of cardiac rhythm management.
• Experience in EGM recognition
• Familiar in programming cardiac devices with all manufacturers
• Understand and interpret specialist Cardiological Investigation results and analyse clinical data.

Desirable

• Be able to work in device lab assisting for brady device and device follow up clinic

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