Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The post holder will acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out under the band 7 remit. They will be expected to interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

The individual will be expected to contribute to new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements, and share the responsibility for quality assurance. Active involvement in the personal and professional development of other clinical cardiac physiologists and assistant cardiac practitioners is required.

The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that includes other cardiac physiologists, assistant cardiac practitioners, radiographers, consultants and medical staff, nursing staff and all other personnel either hospital or externally based. The post holder will report to and is accountable to the two Lead Cardiac Physiologists.

Main duties and responsibilities

To assist in the responsibility for the day to day management for the pacing and ICD service this includes developing and maintaining policies and protocols. Provide expert technical advice within this area, this includes first line trouble shooting for equipment maintenance

To perform in PCI & to participate in the 24/7 PPCI on call rota as required.

To assist in the responsibility for stock control ensuring levels are maintained appropriately.

Responsible, with other senior physiologists and medical disciplines, for the planning and deactivation of defibrillators as requested.

Work independently without medical supervision in all areas of both non-invasive and invasive Cardiology, including complex ICD clinics & EP studies.

To assist in the line management for the physiology team by participating in the appraisal process for junior members of the team, identifying training and development needs

Knowledge and skills

Provide and receive complex technical information and interpret results for the care of cardiology patients and is a source of expert advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals

Clinical supervision of students and junior trained staff within the team

Work unsupervised and to follow professional guidelines and protocols within the department

Undertake formal teaching duties as necessary in particular in the field of pacing and devices.

Input data into computerised systems and maintains patients records to ensure accuracy

Maintain the pacemaker and ICD database, including audit data

Maintain and develops systems for remote follow up of devices as required

To assist & to maintain the box change service for all device patients
Finance

To be aware of budgetary restrictions, and ensures appropriate selection of complex highly expensive devices

Ensures equipment is kept safe and trials products and equipment as required

Managerial

Attend regular updates on equipment and technical changes, and organises equipment training for physiology staff for cath lab and pacing equipment including programmers

Participate in CPD and other developmental activities

Make recommendations which impact on own area this may involve new ways of working

Participate in recruitment of staff

To assist in day to day issues for physiology staff such as amending rotas assigning duties and training, this will often include liaising with other disciplines

Research

Undertakes research and development within the department particularly during pacemaker and ICD follow up studies.

General

Undertakes any additional duties as deemed necessary directed by the Principal Physiologist