Crm / Ep Service Lead Cardiac Physiologist

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire Nhs Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £5,000

Research and educational development

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a highly specialised Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead and develop the CRM/Electrophysiology and invasive services. The role involves managing a team of physiologists, driving innovation, and expanding CP-led clinics across EP, CRM and related procedures.

You will work across Catheter Lab settings with a focus on maintaining BHRS/IBHRE accreditation, auditing performance, and supporting strategic service

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a band 7 CP in complex CRM implant and clinic work.
• Experience managing Cardiac Physiologists and CP led services.
• UK NHS registration and IBHRE/BHRS accreditation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Cardiac Physiologists, driving innovation and recruitment.
• Provide expert CP-led service across EP, CRM and invasive procedures.
• Ensure procedures and data meet national guidelines and accreditation.
• Oversee workload across sites with workforce planning for capacity.
• Support audits, capacity planning and business case development.
• Lead on budget management and stock control for consumables.

Skills

CRM/EP experience

Leadership

Budget management

Clinical governance

Education

BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent

MSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

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.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and highly specialised 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent.
• IBHRE/BHRS up to date accreditation and registration.

Desirable

• MSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working independently as a band 7 CP in complex CRM implants and clinics as well as EP and ablation techniques.
• Management/supervisory experience.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, competency assessment and staff development.
• Experience with service development and CP led services.
• Experience with implementing change management.
• Experience with budgetary management.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant national service specifications and standards for CRM/EP guidelines.
• Knowledge of national and local operational KPI's.

Desirable

• Understanding of the Trust's policies.
• Knowledge of procurement process.

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work within a pressured environment.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Ability to develop service improvements with proven experience.
• Experienced with MDT meeting.
• Proven experience of team development.
• Ability to lead clinical governance and to develop SOP's and COPs as required.
• Proven ability to analyze data to highlight trends and propose solutions to issues.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

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