Job overview

This is a great time to join the Cardiac Centre at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. Our pacemaker service includes complex CRT, ICD and physiological pacing implants and follow - up. We have a rapidly expanding remote monitoring service. We also offer Physiologist led ILR implants.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to be a key player within this service, this will be an opportunity to expand your managerial responsibilities and experience.

The successful candidate should hold a recognised Device qualification such as  BHRS / IBHRE / EHRA. You should have experience as a cardiac physiologist/healthcare scientist and will have completed relevant Cardiology qualification. If you are working on a recognised device qualification a developmental role will be considered.

 Experience working in Cardiology technical services will be required, both invasive and non-invasive investigations and procedures.

Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals who work here and this can only be achieved by recruiting the right people.

The Royal United Hospital Bath has a strong ethos and commitment to training and is committed to develop the future work force for Cardiac Physiologists/Healthcare Scientists.

Main duties of the job

Technical

• To be an independent practitioner at a specialist technical level managing simple and complex cardiac devices at implant and follow up. Includes ILR
• To be competent in performing this to a high standard according to departmental and BHRS guidelines. To optimise device programming and liaise with and report to medical staff wherever required.
• Record all device implants and follow ups appropriately following departmental guidelines
• Perform and report home monitoring for all devices ensuring appropriate management of results, liaison with medical staff and device programming where required.
• Ensure Devices email queries are managed within an appropriate timeframe following department guidelines for transfers/MRI/radiotherapy/surgery and any other issues / queries addressed to this email or to the department.
• Be responsible for managing stock
• Provide physiologist support for all Cardiac Cath lab procedures including PCI, left and right heart angiography, IABP.
• Undertake all non-invasive cardiology investigations

Operational

• To be responsible for the day to day running of the area which they are working including room checks, equipment checks and room stock checks.
• To be familiar and competent with departmental IT systems and electronic patient records.

Managerial

• To participate in training for other members of the team wherever required.
• To participate in delivering appraisals and management of staff.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.