Job Summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac Physiologist or Scientist eager to expand your expertise?
Do you want to reach your full potential and progress your career in a dynamic tertiary centre?
We deliver a comprehensive range of specialist cardiac services, including transplantation and VAD support, adult congenital heart disease, inherited cardiac conditions and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
We take pride in our strong commitment to staff development and clinical excellence. You'll be actively encouraged to enhance your skills, pursue further qualifications such as BHRS/BSE accreditation, and engage in continuous professional development through conferences, courses, research and leadership training. Our dedicated Training and Development Manager will work closely with you to help achieve your career aspirations.
In this role, you'll contribute to and support a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures within our four state-of-the-art catheter laboratories and outpatient department.
Procedures Include
- Complex device implantation, follow-up and extraction (Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT, S-ICD, leadless and conduction system pacing)
- Electrophysiology studies and ablations
- Simple and complex echocardiography, including TOE, ACHD, LVAD, HCM, ESE/DSE
- Structural heart interventions (TAVI, MitraClip, TEER, valvuloplasty, ASD/VSD/PFO closure, left atrial appendage occlusion)
- Cardiac catheterisation and PCI
- Non-invasive testing (CPEX, exercise testing, and ambulatory monitoring)
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
Join us and be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team where innovation, learning and quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist who is keen to learn, develop, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care within our dynamic cardiology service.
You Will
- Work as an independent practitioner in core cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures, demonstrating sound clinical judgment and technical competence.
- Exhibit excellent communication and teamwork skills, working effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Have the opportunity to multi-skill across a range of cardiac sub-specialties, gaining valuable experience in advanced procedures and emerging technologies.
- Be expected to participate in the departmental on-call rota once deemed competent.
- Occasionally support cross-site working to meet service needs.
Essential Qualifications/experience
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology), MSc Cardiac Science or equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
- Registration with ACHS or HCPC is desirable.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
Clinical areas of involvement include:
- Complex device implantation, follow-up, and extraction (Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT, S-ICD, leadless systems, and conduction system pacing)
- Electrophysiology (diagnostic studies ad ablations)
- Structural heart interventions, including TAVI, MitraClip/TEER, valvuloplasty, ASD/VSD/PFO closure, and left atrial appendage occlusion
- Cardiac catheterisation and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Non-invasive testing, including echocardiography, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPEX), exercise tolerance testing, and ambulatory monitoring
This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your skills, engage with cutting-edge procedures, and develop within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) / Masters in Cardiac Clinical Science or equivalent academic achievement ratified by RCCP/AHCS
- Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with RCCP/AHCS/HCPC guidelines
Desirable
- Registration with RCCP (Registration Council Clinical Physiologists)/AHCS (Academy of Healthcare Science) or HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council
- Immediate Life Support Qualification
- BHRS Certificate in Devices/EP or working towards.
Experience
Essential
- Good basic knowledge of Cardiology
- Experience of clinical practice through on the job experience or clinical placements.
- Knowledge of Cardiac Implantable Device testing and programming in implant and follow up including remote monitoring
- Knowledge of interventional procedures including PCI, PPCI, cardiac catheterisation.
- Knowledge, experience and awareness of other areas of Cardiac Physiology including exercise, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiography and intervention
- Knowledge of professional standards and national guidance surrounding area of expertise
Desirable
- Post qualification experience in Invasive/Non-Invasive Cardiology
- Knowledge of complex procedures including structural intervention (TAVI, PFO/ASD/VSD Closure, Mitral Valvuloplasty and Electrophysiology)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Manage workload effectively when the workload is unpredictable and there are competing demands (medical emergency)
- Manual dexterity to undertake highly specialised techniques
- Computer literacy and skills in IT systems to include Microsoft office
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral.
- Logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action
- Effective organisational, planning and time management skills
- Ability to train and educate other professionals and students
- Ability to manage emergency situations including resuscitation and defibrillation
- Able to support the 24 hours on call service
- Physically able to move equipment, handle patients and respond to emergency situations including the ability to perform CPR
Desirable
- Ability to participate in 7 days working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Jamie Walton
jamie.walton@uhb.nhs.uk
01213712535
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1103726
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Attachments
Job Description
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