Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Cardiac Rhythm Management (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Cardiac [...]

Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation is seeking a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist in Liverpool to perform diagnostic tests and manage cardiac devices. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Clinical Physiology, alongside BHRS accreditation, to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. This full-time role includes on-call duties and involves collaboration with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Cardiac rhythm management is essential.
• Competent in performing a full range of cardiac diagnostic tests.
• BHRS accreditation is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialised technical expertise to pacing and ICD implant and follow up.
• Independently interprets results and provides factual reports for diagnostic tests.
• Supervises and trains junior physiologists.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology

ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent

HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent

Voluntary Registration with AHCS

Job description

Main area Cardiac physiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On call and weekend shifts) Job ref 410-MED-7203301

Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Town LIVERPOOL Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/06/2025 23:59

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Cardiac Rhythm Management

NHS AfC: Band 7

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision'to bethe best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering thebest carefor our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.

As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aimto extending access and improve quality.

Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:

• Quality:to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
• Service and Innovation:to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
• Value:to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
• Workforce:to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
• Stakeholders:to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.

Our Mission

“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our team of Cardiac Physiologists, the applicant must be competent to perform the full range of cardiac diagnostic tests and have extensive experience in Cardiac rhythm management. The successful candidate will join our team of specialist physiologists leading device follow up clinics and working independently across all areas of device implants

· Suitable candidates must possess either a Degree in Clinical Physiology, or BTEC / HTEC in MPPM or equivalent. BHRS accreditation is essential for the band 7 post and the successful candidates will be expected to work towards the IBHRE qualification in device therapy.

· Voluntary Registration to AHCS is essential. The suitable applicant should have the ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise your individual workload, as well as being able to work effectively within a team and support development of junior staff.

· Provides experienced and multi-skilled hands-on participation in the complete range of diagnostic cardiac investigations.Provides expert knowledge in the area of complex devices, undertakes clinical interpretation of results and provision of reports for own and others work

Main duties of the job

Provides specialised technical expertise to pacing and ICD implant and follow up. Works as lead physiologist in device clinics, works independently within device implants and extractions.

Competent within all areas of cardiac physiology including Cath lab and non invasive

Participates in on call rota

Please see full job description attached

Working for our organisation

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provides specialised technical expertise to pacing and ICD implant/follow up.

Performs highly specialised diagnostic cardiac physiological testing on patients to aid clinical diagnosis without supervision.

Demonstrates empathy when dealing with patients in distressing conditions.

Independently interprets results and provides factual reports for highly specialised diagnostic cardiac investigations.

Performs necessary adjustments to devices which directly affect patients’ clinical outcomes.

Communicates effectively and advises clinical and non- clinical staff regarding outcomes of diagnostic investigations.

Participates on a roster basis, including on-call, in all areas of technical cardiology.

Undertakes supervision & training for clinical staff, trainee Cardiac physiologists and other allied health professionals.

Within their designated area assists the lead physiologist in implementing departmental strategies to ensure continuing development of patient-focused services

Assists the lead physiologist in monitoring and maintaining quality of services within designated section.

Ensures that individual own level of practice is kept up to date.

Demonstrates active participation in clinical audit, and R&D activities.

Has awareness of future implications for development of current cardiologyservices.

Works throughout a number of areas recognising all aspects of infection control measures needed for each specific clinical area.

Works within a multidiscipline environment abiding to strict regulations regarding radiation and protection from radiation.

Ensures all appropriate health and safety measures are taken when dealing with patient’s body fluids.

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

• BSc Clinical Physiology
• ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent.HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent.
• Voluntary Registered with AHCS
• ILS/ALS

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience and competencies in all areas of Cardiac physiology (Device implant, follow up, Cath lab and Non-invasive testing)
• Evidence of substantial experience working at Band 6 level
• Experience of delivering training and educational programmes
• Evidence of on -going personal development
• Evidence of participation in research projects
• Importance of maintaining patient confidentiality
• Health and safety

Skills and Abillities

• Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Take responsibility for accurate work
• Work under pressure
• Ability to organise work rotas
• Monitoring and training junior members of staff and other health care providers

Values and Behaviours

• Dynamic
• Team Worker
• Leader
• Flexibility

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.

Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.

All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.

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Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.

Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.

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We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.