Highly Specialist Lead Cardiac Physiologist Invasive Cardiology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and skilled team at a leading healthcare institution in the heart of London. As a highly specialist Cardiac Physiologist, you will play a pivotal role in invasive cardiology, leading a dedicated team while expanding your expertise in interventional techniques. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside world-renowned consultants and contribute to cutting-edge research in cardiovascular health. With a focus on quality assurance and clinical excellence, you will ensure the highest standards of care while mentoring the next generation of cardiac professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is for you.

Benefits

Short-term Recruitment and Retention Premia

Annual renewal of premium

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Cardiac Physiology.
• Professional registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Lead the physiologist team in cardiac catheter procedures.
• Train and support junior staff during their Cath Lab rotations.
• Manage a small team and perform managerial roles.

Skills

Invasive Cardiology

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Team building

Research-based activities

Education

Degree in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent

Professional Cardiac Physiology Exams (SCST / BHRS)

ILS or ALS certificate

Professional registration with HCPC

Tools

EPIC IT system

Job description

Highly Specialist Lead Cardiac Physiologist Invasive Cardiology

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Are you an experienced Cardiac Physiologist working independently in Invasive Cardiology? Would you like to be part of a dynamic, highly skilled, forward thinking team, working in the centre of London opposite the Houses of Parliament? We are looking to recruit a qualified Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead our Invasive Cardiac Physiology team.

This role is in receipt of short-term Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) of £5275. This supplementary payment will end on 31st March 2025, with standard consideration of annual renewal. You will be notified accordingly of any changes to this premium and receive the appropriate notice of the change, in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Cardiac Physiologist with excellent invasive Cath Lab skills to expand their practice in all areas of interventional and structural Cardiology and expand into a leadership and management role.

The individual will work within, and lead the physiologist team to provide support for all cardiac catheter procedures including on-call 24/7 Primary angioplasty in acute MI (PAMI) service.

We frequently manage patients with congenital heart disease and inherited cardiac conditions and work closely with our colleagues at the Evelina children's hospital, which offers another dimension to cardiac rhythm management.

We are part of an expert Cardiovascular Department working with world renowned Consultants involved in cutting edge techniques and research programmes as part of 'Kings Health Partners', one of only 5 academic health science centres within the UK, in which physiologists are fully integrated.

At Guys and St Thomas' we strongly Promote Good Clinical Practice and Quality Assurance, and this is endorsed by supporting staff through the HCPC equivalence process, as well as the HSST program, which we currently have staff members completing.

About us

The Cardiovascular department is based on both the Guys' and St. Thomas' Hospitals sites. We provide a full range of cardiac diagnostic services and investigations expected of a large tertiary centre including an electrophysiology, echocardiography, cardiac surgery and paediatric cardiology. We are at the forefront of cardiovascular technology and are international leaders in some areas. Cardiac Physiology is in integrated service in the multidisciplinary team and actively contributes to research.

Job responsibilities

To perform the duties of a highly specialist independent practitioner in the environment of the Cardiac Cath Labs. This will include the use of the departmental IT system, (EPIC) to record all aspects of the service and to perform and record cardiac haemodynamic and electrophysiological measurements during these procedures.

Specific areas include, but not restricted to:

• Coronary pressure Wire studies
• Intra vascular ultrasound (IVUS)
• Rotational atherectomy
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• Intra aortic balloon counter pulsation
• ASD, PFO and other structural heart disease cases
• CTO PCIs

To ensure that all clinical duties are carried out in such a manner as to ensure safety and compliance with any locally agreed protocols. To train and support junior staff, and students (PTP and STP) during their Cath Lab rotations. Manage a small team of physiologist and perform managerial roles including annual PDRs and training, supported by senior Cardiac Physiology Management team.

To act as an expert clinical role model and resource to staff in order to optimise quality of care delivery through facilitation of evidence based/best practice care.

To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in the care of cardiac patients and to support, develop and supervise staff in gaining clinical competence and confidence.

To demonstrate use of highly advanced communication skills to support patients and families, to manage conflict promptly and effectively, and to support and promote effective working relations within the multi-disciplinary team, Directorate and Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Professional Cardiac Physiology Exams (ie SCST / BHRS) if not PTP or Physiology degree.
• Hold an ILS or ALS certificate
• Be on the AHCS / PTP register or in the process of registration.
• Evidence of post graduate study in clinical or management area
• Higher training qualification (ie Cert Ed, FAETC)
• Professional registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist

Experience

• Demonstrate relevant experience at specialist or higher level interventional cardiac procedures
• Ability to work as a solo practitioner at a highly specialist level
• Experience of managing staff and budget
• Experience of providing training & assessment
• Experience of stock management

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment.
• Able to build teams and work comfortably and effectively in a team environment.
• Able to contribute to research-based activities.
• Ability to undertake research based activities as investigator

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£54,320 to £60,981 a yearp.a. inc HCA + £5275 RRP (Reviewed annually)