Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Cardiac Rhythm Management

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

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 successful candidates will be expected to work towards the IBHRE qualification in device therapy.

Voluntary Registration to AHCS is essential. The suitable applicant should have the ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise your individual workload, as well as being able to 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 for own and others work

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

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As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Provides specialised technical expertise to pacing and ICD implant/follow up.

Performs highly specialised diagnostic cardiac physiological testing on patients to aid clinical diagnosis without supervision.

Demonstrates empathy when dealing with patients in distressing conditions.

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.

Within their designated area 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 individual own level of practice is kept up to date.

Demonstrates active participation in clinical audit, and R&D activities.

Has awareness of future implications for development of current cardiologyservices.

Works throughout a number of areas recognising all aspects of infection control measures needed for each specific clinical area.

Works within a multidiscipline environment abiding to strict regulations regarding radiation and protection from…