CRM / EP Service Lead Cardiac Physiologist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £5,000

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire seeks an experienced Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead our CRM/Electrophysiology and Invasive service. With 700+ EP/Ablation procedures annually and a substantial VT ablation program, you will oversee a large team and drive innovation.

You will contribute to research, develop physiologist-led clinics, and manage budgets and governance. A golden hello of £5,000 is offered on commencement, repayable if leaving within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a specialist practitioner in EP/CRM and invasive procedures.
• Ability to lead and develop a Cardiac Physiology team across EP/CRM.
• Demonstrated involvement in audits, service development and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EP/CRM/mapping service teams and resources.
• Drive service development, capacity planning and business case activity.
• Ensure BHRS/IBHRE accreditation is maintained for self and team.

Skills

Electrophysiology

CRM

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Tools

3D mapping

Cryo ablation

PFA

VT ablation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and highly specialized Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead and develop our CRM/Electrophysiology and Invasive service. Performing over 700 EP/Ablation procedures per year including, 3D mapping, Cryo, PFA, SVT EPS, and a substantial VT Ablation Service. As well as more than 500 Pacing/ICD and 250 ILR procedures. AT UHCW we are proud to be involved in ongoing research in the field of CRM and EP, this allows us early use of new technologies and procedures. Our Catheter Suite provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services; PPCI/PCI, TAVI, Right and Left heart Cath, structural closures/repairs, Complex device implantation and extraction. We anticipate future service developments which will include advanced physiologist led clinics, with a Physiologist Led VT clinic already in operation, alongside a Joint Physiologist and Heart failure Nurse Optimization clinic. The department encourages and supports research, educational development and attendance and participation at local and national meetings. The successful candidate will receive a 'Golden Hello' payment of £5,000 on commencement of the post. This is repayable if the candidate leaves within 12 months. Reporting to the Head of Department for Cardiac Investigations, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing a team of Cardiac Physiologists, driving innovation, recruitment and developing Cardiac Physiologist led services. To work clinically as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of EP, CRM and invasive procedures performed in the Department of Cardiac Investigation (DCI) and the Catheter Lab, furthermore, to provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations. To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in Audits, Capacity and Demand planning and supporting business case developments. To manage both the EP and CRM cardiac physiologists, participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives, including the required attendance of national and departmental meetings and nationally accredited courses. To manage financial budget and ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained, to ensure effective utilization of resources and continual service delivery. Ensure full BHRS/IBHRE accreditation is maintained for self and team. To support the Cardiology Operational Management Team in development and adherence of protocols and procedure guidelines, to ensure compliance with Trust/Operational requirements.,

• Have significant experience working independently as a band 7 or band 8a specialist practitioner in both Electrophysiology and CRM
• To work as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of EP, CRM and invasive procedures performed in the Department of Cardiac Investigation (DCI) and the Catheter Lab, furthermore, to provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
• To provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with Operational Procedures/national guidelines.
• To work across all sites as required, managing the workload for your designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximized capacity and robust service delivery.
• To ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
• To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in Audits, Capacity and Demand planning and supporting business case developments.
• Experienced in CP led services for both EP and CRM and how the implementation of such services would be introduced to UHCW, to drive efficiencies and meet capacity needs.
• To manage both the EP and CRM cardiac physiologists, participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives, including the required attendance of national and departmental meetings and nationally accredited courses.
• Ensure full BHRS/IBHRE accreditation is maintained for self and team.
• Undertake further training as required for both professional development and service provision and be actively involved in clinical governance of service and service development.
• To manage financial budget and ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained, to ensure effective utilization of resources and continual service delivery.
• To support the Cardiology Operational Management Team in development and adherence of protocols and procedure guidelines, to ensure compliance with Trust/Operational requirements.
  UHCW is one of the largest acute Trust's in the country. With 17 Cardiology Consultants, we provide World Class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology., University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.