Band 6 Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to join the CRM team at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals, focusing on device follow-up and remote monitoring.

You will perform independent device implant support in the cardiac cath lab, manage pacemakers and ILRs, and contribute to non-invasive testing across the cardiology department.

The role includes training junior staff, supervising placements, and rotating between sites with home remote checks as part of the rota.

Qualifications

• Holds a BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent.
• Provide device implants support in the cardiac cath lab and follow-up checks.
• Train junior team members and supervise placements within cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent device implant support in the cardiac cath lab.
• Carry out pacemaker follow-up checks and ILR downloads.
• Carry out non-invasive cardiac testing (ECG, Ambulatory ECG, BP, ETT, TTT, MIBI).
• Provide remote device checks and CRM administrative duties.
• Supervise and train junior staff and students.

Skills

Cardiac device management

Remote monitoring

Pacemaker follow-up

ILR management

12-lead ECG

Ambulatory ECG analysis

Education

BSc in Cardiac Physiology

Job description

Your main role will be part of the CRM service specialising in cardiac device management and remote cardiac rhythm monitoring across site at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.

• You will be able to work independently in the cardiac cath lab at the Barnet site providing independent device implant support to the device operators for brady devices and ILR’s.
• You will be able to carry out device follow up checks for pacemakers and be part of the inpatient device rota.
• You will also be able to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing in the Cardiology dept when needed, 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring and analysis, ETT, TTT, MIBI.
• You will also be expected to offer support and guidance and train junior team members and students attending placements.

The post holder primary role will be working as part of the CRM team carrying out face to face device follow up checks in clinic and remotely, working in the cardiac cath lab assisting with device implants.

The post holder must hold a valid Bsc in Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent.

Being part of the rhythm management team, your role will include working in the cardiac rhythm lab, providing support during pacemaker and ILR implants.

You will be part of the pacing bleep rota, and your role will involve carrying out inpatient device checks, patient queries and CRM admin.

This role will be based primarily at the Barnet site; however, you may be expected to work at Chase Farm hospital when required.

The rota will also involve working from home carrying out remote device checks and ILR downloads.

You will also be expected to supervise junior staff in the cardiology department, mentoring and giving training support.

You will be expected to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing where required across site, including 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG analysis, ETT, TTT and MIBI.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Cheryl Ralph Job title: Senior Chief Cardiac physiologist Telephone number: 0208 216 5039