Lead Cardiac Physiologist: Electrophysiology & Education

Position Overview

The post holder will lead the cardiac physiology elements of the electrophysiology (EP) service. The successful individual will be an integral part of the cardiac rhythm management (CRM) physiology team, responsible for the delivery of EP and CRM performed at Alder Hey. They will lead on the development of EP and CRM training and education programmes both internally and externally, and be expected to maintain a clinical workload, performing & reporting highly specialist & complex cardiac investigations.

We reserve the right to close vacancies without notice when we have received a sufficient number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

• Be responsible for the management & ongoing development of the EP service.
• Contribute towards quality standards, culminating in the accreditation of the EP lab.
• Develop education & training programmes for physiology & medical staff.
• Develop academic relationships with HEIs to promote teaching within specialist area.
• Develop & maintain relationships with relevant company representatives.
• Represent the department & institution at national meetings.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist healthcare and has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our newly opened state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to creating a well‑managed, flexible working environment that supports staff and promotes their welfare and development. We actively promote equality and diversity and operate a Zero Tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.

As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under‑represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.

• Great flexible working opportunities.
• Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Extensive staff health and well‑being programmes.