Cardiac Physiologists

Overview

Provides specialised technical expertise to pacing and ICD implant and follow up. Works as lead physiologist in device clinics, works independently within device implants and extractions. Competent within all areas of cardiac physiology including Cath lab and non invasive. Participates in on call rota.

• Performs highly specialised diagnostic cardiac physiological testing on patients to aid clinical diagnosis without supervision.
• Independently interprets results and provides factual reports for highly specialised diagnostic cardiac investigations.
• Performs necessary adjustments to devices which directly affect patients' clinical outcomes.
• Communicates effectively and advises clinical and non-clinical staff regarding outcomes of diagnostic investigations.
• Participates on a roster basis, including on-call, in all areas of technical cardiology.
• Undertakes supervision & training for clinical staff, trainee Cardiac physiologists and other allied health professionals.
• Assists the lead physiologist in implementing departmental strategies to ensure continuing development of patient-focused services.
• Assists the lead physiologist in monitoring and maintaining quality of services within designated section.
• Ensures that own level of practice is kept up to date and participates in clinical audit and R&D activities.
• Maintains awareness of future implications for development of current cardiology services.
• Adheres to infection control measures and radiation safety provisions across clinical areas.
• Ensures health and safety measures when dealing with patient body fluids.

• Suitable candidates must possess either a Degree in Clinical Physiology, or BTEC / HTEC in MPPM or equivalent. BHRS accreditation is essential for the band 7 post and the candidate will be expected to work towards the IBHRE qualification in device therapy.
• Voluntary Registration to AHCS is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, work effectively within a team and support development of junior staff.
• Provides experienced and multi-skilled hands-on participation in the complete range of diagnostic cardiac investigations. Provides expert knowledge in the area of complex devices, undertakes clinical interpretation of results and provision of reports.
• If you are a Skilled Worker/ Health and Care visa applicant, a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years may be required.

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine and diagnostic imaging, in hospital and community settings. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people and collaborate with affiliated providers to extend access and improve quality.

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
• Review of the job description and person specification is recommended to ensure essential requirements are met.
• All applicants will be contacted by email regarding shortlisting for interview.
• Pre-employment checks include references (one written reference from current or most recent employer; professional work email address preferred).
• Care Certificate requirements for new starters in clinical, patient-facing posts (bands 1-4) to be completed within the first 6 months.
• Flexible working applications considered in line with Trust policies;
  Trust is a no-smoking site.
• UKVI sponsorship guidance applies for band 2 and 3 posts and other posts as applicable.
• Location:
  
  Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital; accesibility and site information available on the Trust website or site tour link.

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our team of Cardiac Physiologists. The applicant must be competent to perform the full range of cardiac diagnostic tests and have extensive experience in Cardiac rhythm management. The successful candidate will join our team of specialist physiologists leading device follow up clinics and working independently across all areas of device implants.