Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Invasive)

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist to work in our Cardiac Device and/or EP service as part of our Diagnostic Cardiology team. We are looking to recruit experienced candidate with BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in cardiac devices or electrophysiology. Interested applicants should possess BSc in Clinical Physiology, MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements and holds RCCP / AHCS / HCPC registration.

Working Hours/Pattern: 37.5 hours a week. Flexible over 7 days, On call commitment in addition to substantive hours.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Invasive Cardiac Physiology Service at STHT by providing a high standard of work within their expert field that meets organisational, professional, and individual needs for the Diagnostic Cardiology Unit.
• To undertake simple and complex cardiac device implantation and follow up in line with departmental and BHRS guidelines.
• To undertake electrophysiology studies if applicable to expert field.
• To participate in the 24/7 on call rota for PPCI and urgent cardiac device follow up and implant.
• To undertake and support all other invasive and non-invasive investigation as required.
• To provide leadership, training and education in the clinical areas, enabling staff to develop the clinical skills and competencies required delivering a high quality invasive service, responsive to changing needs.
• To work alongside other senior members of the team to deliver a in-house invasive physiology training programme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

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