Band 7 Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiology
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Job summary
Main duties of the job
*Perform highly specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions including:
*Perform advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, CRT-P and ICD/CRT-D implantation and follow-up with analysis of highly complex data and diagnostic information. Independent prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming ensuring individualised device optimisation. Currently we perform an on-call rota for complex devices and expect an accredited Band 7 physiologist to take part in this.
*Additionally, perform a broad range of clinical investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Physiology Service including, but not limited to:
*Performance, analysis and interpretation of resting ECGs, including independent interpretation for Direct Access patients.
*Manage physiologist-led Exercise Tolerance Testing
*Holter analysis (including complex pacemakers/implantable devices)
*Cardiac catheterisation (including complex cases)
*Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow-up
*Tilt testing (physiologist led)
*Provide interpretation and reports of own and others' investigations, using discretion and judgement to seek further advice or review as necessary within an appropriate timeframe.
Cross site working.
It is a requirement in line with the needs of the service to work on any of the Trust sites including community diagnostic hubs as dictated by the needs of the service.
Job responsibilities
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.