Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive and CRM
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Halifax, HX3 0PW |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6334198/372-MED2161-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you a Band 7 looking for a change or an experienced Band 6 wanting to develop your career?
If you would like a chance to develop our CRM services, then this is the perfect opportunity. Due to the future development of services within Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust we have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with an interest to take this forward.
We are seeking a forward-thinking applicant who has proven experience in
device follow-up and implantation with BHRS accreditation or is in the process of achieving BHRS accreditation. The applicant must have a keen interest in CRM and be driven to improve these services.
Interested applicants should possess the appropriate Cardiac Physiology
qualifications and experience to include:
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
- Registration to RCCP and/or AHCS,
- BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation (Devices).
- Extensive experience at a specialist level
We are committed to professional development and you will be encouraged to attain further academic and professional qualifications in line with the AHCS.
1. To be responsible to the Clinical Physiologist Service Lead in Invasive and CRM for the coordination and day to day support of these services.
2. To liaise with other Highly Specialised Cardiac Clinical Physiologists in delivering the Invasive and CRM service.
3. In conjunction with Consultant Cardiologists to perform a wide range of Invasive Cardiology investigations.
4. To deliver clinical sessions within Invasive and CRM.
5. To undertake non-invasive investigations and procedures if required.
6. To provide a high standard of Cardiology service both in and out of normal service hours.
7. To provide a safe, efficient and effective Cardiology service to our patients.
8. To provide leadership for the development of the specialist Invasive Cardiology service.
9. To ensure that staff are offered appropriate opportunities for training in the Invasive Cardiology service.
10. Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals (including physicians), junior and trainee physiological staff.
11. To assist in the training of Cardiac Physiologists to degree level in conjunction with the departments training co-ordinator. Regularly participate in CPD, other developmental activities, research and audit.
12. Responsible for initiating regular clinical audit activities, research and development and equipment evaluation.
13. To participate in the CRM and post PCI on-call rota.
Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust has 2 district hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with 11 substantive cardiologists and a state of the art technical cardiology service situated in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The Cardio-Respiratory department offers a full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac techniques. The invasive service provides PCI and angiography, cardiac device implantation including ICD and CRT, physiologist led ILR implantation, pacing and ICD/CRT follow up and remote follow-up.
• To support the day to day running and delivery of all invasive and CRM investigations offered by the department.
• Participates in an on-call rota pro-rata, provide 24hr day 365 day a year cover for emergency unplanned working for inpatient interrogation of cardiac devices and temporary pacing if required.
• Provide technical advice and support to the Clinical Physiologist Service Lead for Invasive and CRM to ensure effective utilisation of all resources is maintained.
• Perform, analyse and interpret a wide range of highly specialist and complex cardiac investigations. Generate factual reports that are documented in patient clinical notes and/or on relevant databases.
All other duties and responsibilities are available on the job description and specification document
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Jun 2024
Are you a Band 7 looking for a change or an experienced Band 6 wanting to develop your career?
If you would like a chance to develop our CRM services, then this is the perfect opportunity. Due to the future development of services within Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust we have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with an interest to take this forward.
We are seeking a forward-thinking applicant who has proven experience in
device follow-up and implantation with BHRS accreditation or is in the process of achieving BHRS accreditation. The applicant must have a keen interest in CRM and be driven to improve these services.
Interested applicants should possess the appropriate Cardiac Physiology
qualifications and experience to include:
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
- Registration to RCCP and/or AHCS,
- BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation (Devices).
- Extensive experience at a specialist level
We are committed to professional development and you will be encouraged to attain further academic and professional qualifications in line with the AHCS.
1. To be responsible to the Clinical Physiologist Service Lead in Invasive and CRM for the coordination and day to day support of these services.
2. To liaise with other Highly Specialised Cardiac Clinical Physiologists in delivering the Invasive and CRM service.
3. In conjunction with Consultant Cardiologists to perform a wide range of Invasive Cardiology investigations.
4. To deliver clinical sessions within Invasive and CRM.
5. To undertake non-invasive investigations and procedures if required.
6. To provide a high standard of Cardiology service both in and out of normal service hours.
7. To provide a safe, efficient and effective Cardiology service to our patients.
8. To provide leadership for the development of the specialist Invasive Cardiology service.
9. To ensure that staff are offered appropriate opportunities for training in the Invasive Cardiology service.
10. Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals (including physicians), junior and trainee physiological staff.
11. To assist in the training of Cardiac Physiologists to degree level in conjunction with the departments training co-ordinator. Regularly participate in CPD, other developmental activities, research and audit.
12. Responsible for initiating regular clinical audit activities, research and development and equipment evaluation.
13. To participate in the CRM and post PCI on-call rota.
Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust has 2 district hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with 11 substantive cardiologists and a state of the art technical cardiology service situated in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The Cardio-Respiratory department offers a full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac techniques. The invasive service provides PCI and angiography, cardiac device implantation including ICD and CRT, physiologist led ILR implantation, pacing and ICD/CRT follow up and remote follow-up.
• To support the day to day running and delivery of all invasive and CRM investigations offered by the department.
• Participates in an on-call rota pro-rata, provide 24hr day 365 day a year cover for emergency unplanned working for inpatient interrogation of cardiac devices and temporary pacing if required.
• Provide technical advice and support to the Clinical Physiologist Service Lead for Invasive and CRM to ensure effective utilisation of all resources is maintained.
• Perform, analyse and interpret a wide range of highly specialist and complex cardiac investigations. Generate factual reports that are documented in patient clinical notes and/or on relevant databases.
All other duties and responsibilities are available on the job description and specification document
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Jun 2024
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