Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a senior cardiac physiologist to support the Cardiac Physiology department based at the Royal Free Hospital. The role involves independent work in the cardiac cath lab, with advanced imaging and complex PCI techniques, and participation in the 24/7 PPCI on-call service.

You will also perform device follow-up checks for pacemakers and contribute to the inpatient device rota, plus cover non-invasive testing such as ECGs/EKG and BP monitoring

Qualifications

• Independent working in the Cardiac Cath Lab (minimum 2 years).
• Experience with advanced imaging and complex PCI techniques.
• Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call rota for PPCI.
• Competence in diagnostic testing interpretation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Work independently in the Cardiac Cath Lab with complex PCI and imaging.
• Take part in the 24/7 PPCI on-call rota to support urgent interventions.
• Carry out device follow-up checks for pacemakers and contribute to the inpatient device rota.
• Cover non-invasive cardiac testing (12-lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG, BP monitoring, ETT) when needed.

Job description

The cardiology investigation unit (CIU) provides the trust with a comprehensive range of cardiology investigations (invasive and non-invasive) including:

• Remote Monitoring clinics for CRMs, some brady devices and ILRs.
• ILR implants and follow ups.
• Internal cardiac defibrillator implantation and follow up (see first point)
• Routine electrocardiography & physiologist led exercise testing, consultant lead DSE/TSE.
• Ambulatory Holter Monitoring fitting and analysis, BP monitoring.
• Cardiac catheterisation (PCI) within the relatively new double catheter laboratory including a 24/7 primary coronary intervention service (PPCI), providing technical support during complex invasive procedures in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory to include diagnostic angiography, PPCIs/Elective PCIs, Pressure wires, IVUS, OCT/Coroventis/Orbital, IABP and supporting research cases.
• Right/Left Heart study, Thrombectomy and EKOS
• This senior physiologist role is to support the cardiac physiology department based at Royal Free Hospital.
• To work independently (at least 2 years) in the Cardiac cath lab, taking part in the on call rota assisting with coronary angioplasty as part of the 24 hour primary coronary intervention service. With advanced imaging and complex PCI techniques.
• You will be expected to work independently, demonstrating expertise in a physiologist’s role in a range of investigations carried out by the CIU. You will demonstrate a high standard of skills in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatment in order to achieve best quality patient care.
• 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.

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 further details / informal visits contact: Name: Flavio Dos Santos Job title: Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02077940500