Advanced Invasive Cardiac Physiologist

Nhs Professionals Limited; Nottingham; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

NHS Professionals supports Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in recruiting an Advanced Invasive Cardiac Physiologist to join the Linby Cardiology Department at Nottingham City Hospital. You will work as a key member of the Invasive Cardiology Physiology Team, delivering highly specialised tests to inform clinical diagnosis and support treatment.

You will provide clinical supervision and training, contribute to audits and service improvements, lead on designated responsibilities, and

Qualificações

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent with postgraduate qualification or working toward one.
• Competent in interventional cardiac cath lab procedures and cardiac device follow-up.
• Experience in structural cardiology procedures and device implantation is advantageous.
• AHCS voluntary register accreditation is desirable.
• Professional accreditation such as IBHRE, BHRS, MSC, MSCT or ASCST is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Perform highly specialised invasive cardiac investigations including PCI procedures and device follow-up.
• Demonstrate advanced technical proficiency during invasive procedures and escalate issues when needed.
• Provide specialist advice on procedural findings and physiological results to support clinical decisions.
• Develop expertise in a designated invasive cardiology area and support service changes.
• Apply policies and standards while exercising judgement in complex situations and maintain communication.
• Promote patient safety and report hazards or incidents through required channels.

Conhecimentos

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

Auditing

Formação académica

BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification or working towards one

AHCS voluntary register accreditation desirable

IBHRE/BHRS/MSCs/MSCT/ASCST desirable

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Invasive Cardiac Physiologist in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Linby Cardiology Department at Nottingham City Hospital. You will be responsible for working as a key member of the Invasive Cardiology Physiology Team, delivering a professional service that meets the needs of the Directorate and the wider clinical requirements of the Trust. You will support the delivery of invasive cardiology services by performing highly specialised physiological tests to inform clinical diagnosis and support treatment, interpreting clinical data to produce accurate clinical reports, and undertaking advanced physiological tests and procedures as required.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Invasive Cardiac Physiologist, you will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and training to trainee staff and other healthcare professionals, while maintaining your continuing professional development. You will be managing and contributing to clinical audit, research and development activities, as well as supporting departmental training programmes and service improvements. You will undertake designated responsibilities including team leadership, ordering and stock control, and contribute to the effective organisation and development of the department over the short and long term. You will also provide assistance and troubleshooting to colleagues when required, work across both Trust sites as necessary, and participate in the departmental on-call rota.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression

access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance

flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access

over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job responsibilities

• To perform a comprehensive range of highly specialised invasive cardiac investigations, including Percutaneous Coronary Intervention procedures such as IVUS, OCT, pressure wire and rotational atherectomy, together with cardiac device implantation and in-house and remote follow-up.
• To demonstrate advanced technical proficiency throughout invasive procedures, using specialist knowledge, initiative and professional judgement to identify and resolve technical issues and determine when concerns require escalation.
• To provide specialist advice to clinicians regarding procedural findings and physiological results, ensuring relevant technical information is communicated clearly to support appropriate clinical decision-making.
• To develop expertise within a designated area of invasive cardiology, contributing specialist knowledge to the advancement of practice and supporting the effective implementation of relevant service changes.
• To apply Trust and local policies, protocols and professional standards in all areas of practice, while exercising appropriate judgement when dealing with complex situations and maintaining effective communication with relevant colleagues.
• To promote health and safety by taking reasonable care of patients, colleagues and others, using protective equipment appropriately, and promptly reporting hazards, accidents, incidents or deficiencies in safety procedures through the required channels.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, with relevant postgraduate qualification or working towards one.
• Competent in interventional cardiac cath lab procedures and cardiac device follow-up.
• Experience in structural cardiology procedures and device implantation is advantageous.
• AHCS voluntary register accreditation is desirable.
• Relevant professional accreditation such as IBHRE, BHRS, MSC, MSCT or ASCST is desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.