Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next-level training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Royal Free Hospital in London seeks a Band 7 senior cardiac physiologist to work across invasive and non-invasive cardiology investigations with device follow-up and catheter lab support. The role includes an on-call rota for the 24-hour PCI service and inpatient device rota, with a duty to cover non-invasive testing across the department.

Applicants should have a BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology or equivalent and at least two years in a Band 7 role with on-call catheter lab experience, plus

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology or related degree (or PTP/STP) or equivalent extensive clinical experience
• Minimum 2 years as Band 7 cardiac physiologist in the UK with on-call catheter lab experience
• Independent in CRM investigations and cath lab duties, including on-call duties

Responsibilities

• Work independently across CIU investigations, invasive and non-invasive, with diagnosis, interpretation, reporting and treatment
• Take part in the on-call rota for 24-hour primary PCI service
• Provide technical support during complex invasive procedures in the cath lab
• Carry out pacemaker device follow-up checks and participate in inpatient device rota
• Run remote monitoring clinics for CRMs and ILRs, and participate in ILR/ICD implant and follow-up
• Cover non-invasive testing including 12-lead ECG, ambulatory ECG, BP monitoring and exercise testing
• Carry out right and left heart studies, thrombectomy and EKOS procedures

Skills

Cardiac physiology

Clinical communication

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology or equivalent

Job description

This Band 7 senior physiologist post sits in the cardiac physiology department at Royal Free Hospital, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder works independently across invasive and non-invasive cardiology investigations, device follow-up and cardiac catheter lab support. The role carries an on-call rota for the 24-hour primary coronary intervention service and an inpatient device rota, with cover for non-invasive testing across the department. Fit depends on a BSc or PTP/STP and at least two years as a Band 7 cardiac physiologist with on-call catheter lab experience.

What the job involves

• Work independently across CIU investigations, invasive and non-invasive, with high-standard diagnosis, interpretation, reporting and treatment
• Take part in the on-call rota assisting with coronary angioplasty in the 24-hour primary coronary intervention service, including advanced imaging and complex PCI
• Provide technical support during complex invasive procedures in the cardiac catheter laboratory, including diagnostic angiography, pressure wires, IVUS, OCT, IABP and research cases
• Carry out pacemaker device follow-up checks
• Take part in the inpatient device rota
• Run remote monitoring clinics for CRMs, some brady devices and ILRs
• Take part in ILR and ICD implant and follow-up work, with possible training in device implants at Barnet Hospital
• Cover non-invasive cardiac testing in the cardiology department when needed, including 12-lead ECG, ambulatory ECG, BP monitoring and analysis, and exercise tolerance testing
• Fit and analyse ambulatory Holter monitors
• Perform routine electrocardiography and physiologist-led exercise testing, with consultant-led DSE and TSE
• Carry out right and left heart studies, thrombectomy and EKOS procedures

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology or BSc Healthcare Science, or PTP or STP, or equivalent extensive clinical experience to specialist level

Experience

• At least 2 years as a Band 7 clinical cardiac physiologist in the UK, with on-call catheter lab experience
• Independent in all CRM investigations and cath lab duties, and on call for at least the last 2 years in the UK

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Able to communicate complex information across professional boundaries
• Able to treat patients with respect and understanding
• Able to work accurately to reasonable deadlines

Other

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values

Nice to have

• Working towards BHRS and IBHRE
• ILS plus defibrillator certification
• Able to deal with emotional or distressing, sensitive situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Professional, responsible and approachable

What’s offered

• Flexible hours
• Generous benefits
• Next-level training
• Career progression opportunities