Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiology - Electrophysiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 153-ME03072
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Highly Specialised EP and CRM Cardiac Physiologist
Band 7
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Job overview
Do you have a passion for EP and Cardiac Rhythm Management and fancy a career on the sunny south coast?
We may have just the change you’re looking for and are in a fortunate position to be able to offer a Highly Specialised Electrophysiology (EP) and Devices Cardiac Physiologist position in the Dorset Heart Centre.
You will join our existing team of 34 permanent Cardiac Physiologists including 6 Head Of Sections, supported by 14 Cardiographers & Healthcare Science Assistants and a team of admin staff. We are extremely proud of our Cardiac Intervention Services comprising of 4 Catheter Labs, 2 of which are EP Labs.
We provide an Electrophysiology and Device service for a population of 1 million. Our Brady pacing service and ICD implantation rate make us one of the largest Device centres in the UK and our EP service is recognised as an SVT Centre of Excellence by Arrhythmia Alliance. University Hospitals Dorset is supported by 18 Consultant Cardiologists and 6 clinical fellows. We have a highly specialised team of EP and Device Consultants and Physiologists and are looking to expand this with the addition of a new key member.
Base Location: Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
We perform complex 3D mapping cases (using CARTO, Precision and Rhythmia) as well as more simple EP cases with access to both RF and Cryo ablation and regularly participate in clinical research. This post would suit someone with strong EP and Devices grounding, looking to take the next step into a highly specialised role.
The successful candidate will ideally;
- Be competent in both simple and complex EP cases and be performing all types of EP procedures including use of 3D mapping systems independently or with minimal supervision.
- Perform all types of pacing and complex device implants and follow up (ICD, CRT-Ds) independently.
- Have or be working towards achieving professional qualifications e.g. BHRS/IBHRE (formerly HRUK/NASPE).
The successful applicant will possess BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent, as well as RCCP registration (ideally).
Whilst this position is specialising in EP and Devices, experience in a wide range of cardiac investigations is essential and there will be a requirement to participate in the CRM on-call service and/or PCI on call service as required. We are fully supportive of personal and professional development; you will be encouraged to attend courses, conferences and seminars relevant to you.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent (e.g. have or be working towards BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation).
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a post registration Cardiac Physiologist.
- Will have a minimum of 1 years experience in the implantation and follow-up of complex pacing and ICD devices to include Biventricular optimisation
- Will have a minimum of 1 years experience of Electrophysiology in a recognised centre and be able to carry out procedures independently
- Will have previous experience of staff supervision
- Must have experience in training and assessment of junior staff
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of carrying out appraisals
- Previous experience with service development projects
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload with several demands on time.
- Will be able to work as part of a team but be dynamic and self-motivated.
- Able to deal with conflict
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understand the importance of traceability, audit and adverse incident reporting
- Will have in depth knowledge of clinical application of device implantation and follow-up and be fully conversant with device troubleshooting
Desirable criteria
- Have knowledge of NHS computer management systems including; Tomcat, eDM, eCamis, PACS.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
- Louisa Collins
- Job title
- Cardiac Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 019 4129
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