Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dartford is seeking an experienced cardiac physiologist to support angiography, perform device implants, and ensure comprehensive patient care. The role requires expertise in various cardiac devices and the ability to work independently. This position offers a commitment to inclusivity and quality patient care, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements. Apply today to join our innovative team focused on patient-centered services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in cardiac catheterisation.
• Recognized qualification in cardiac physiology.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac physiologist support for heart angiography.
• Perform pacemaker and ICD implants and follow-up.
• Record device data accurately.

Skills

Experience of ILR and bradycardia pacing

Experience of ICD, CRT-P and CRT-D

Ability to work independently

Experience in catheter laboratory

Heart Rhythm Device qualification

Experience in advanced level techniques

Supervising exercise tests

Job description

Required Experience

• Experience of ILR and bradycardia pacing implant and follow-up (VVI(R), DDD(R)) being able to work independently.
• Experience of ICD, CRT-P and CRT‑D implant and follow‑up.
• Experience working in a catheter laboratory performing device implants, angiography, primary PCI, and device follow‑up clinics.
• Experience performing and completing a recognised Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.
• Experience working unsupervised in advanced level techniques in implantation and follow‑up of ICDs and biventricular devices.
• Experience working unsupervised in the cardiac cath lab for interventional procedures.
• Experience supervising physiologist‑led exercise tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac physiologist support for left and right heart angiography and PCI.
• Provide physiologist support for IABP in the cardiac cath lab.
• Perform single and dual chamber pacemaker implant including hardware selection.
• Perform ILR, single and dual chamber pacemaker follow‑up, including troubleshooting, programme optimisation and clinical recommendations to medical staff in the pacemaker clinics and on the wards as required.
• Perform multi‑chamber pacemaker/ICD implants and follow‑up.
• Record all device implants and follow‑ups on the TomCat data system. Training will be given.
• Supervise exercise tolerance testing upon completion of the local Exercise Testing Competency Framework.
• Analyse Holter monitors.

Employers Commitment

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisational model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

As an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and vaccinated annually against flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

We have the highest CQC rating of all acute NHS Trusts in Kent and Medway (Good). The CQC highlighted that managers promoted a positive culture that supported, valued staff and created a sense of common purpose based upon shared values.

If you would like to be part of our innovative and forward‑thinking team putting patients at the centre of all we do, we invite you to #joinourfamily.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and, if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated to aid efficient processing of applications. To ensure your application will be considered please submit it at your earliest convenience. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust provides services at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital for a local population of over 500,000 people.

Due to the limited number of car parking spaces, car parking permits will be allocated subject to compliance with the Trust’s eligibility criteria and availability of spaces. Permit holders are not guaranteed a car parking space.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is a smoke‑free organisation. To improve public health smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the hospital site.