Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - CIED Service

Job overview

This is a great time to join the Cardiac Centre at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. Our pacemaker service includes complex CRT, ICD and physiological pacing implants and follow - up. We have a rapidly expanding remote monitoring service. We also offer Physiologist led ILR implants.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to be a key player within this service, this will be an opportunity to expand your managerial responsibilities and experience.

The successful candidate should hold a recognised Device qualification such as  BHRS / IBHRE / EHRA. You should have experience as a cardiac physiologist/healthcare scientist and will have completed relevant Cardiology qualification. If you are working on a recognised device qualification a developmental role will be considered.

Experience working in Cardiology technical services will be required, both invasive and non-invasive investigations and procedures.

Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals who work here and this can only be achieved by recruiting the right people.

The Royal United Hospital Bath has a strong ethos and commitment to training and is committed to develop the future work force for Cardiac Physiologists/Healthcare Scientists.

Main duties of the job

Work independently at a highly specialist level in the management of simple and complex cardiac devices during implant and follow-up, including ILRs.

Optimise device programming, document interventions and liaise with medical staff where indicate in accordance with departmental and BHRS guidelines

Ensure device implants and follow-ups are accurately recorded in line with departmental documentation and audit requirements.

Undertake and report remote monitoring for all devices, ensuring timely review and appropriate escalation.

Manage departmental device queries and referrals (e.g. MRI, radiotherapy, surgery, patient transfers) within appropriate timeframes, follow department protocols.

Take responsibility for stock management, ordering, rotation and traceability of device-related equipment.

Provide physiological support for cardiac catheterisation laboratory procedures as required (e.g. PCI, left/right heart studies, IABP support)

Support non-invasive cardiology investigations.

Take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of assigned work areas, including room preparation, equipment checks, safety checks and stock maintenance.

Maintain competence and accuracy in the use of departmental IT systems, electronic patient records and data management software.

Contribute to the supervision, training and assessment of colleagues, students and visiting staff.

Participate in appraisal, mentorship and management processes and contribute to staff development and performance review.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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