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Band 5- Trainee Specialist Cardiac Physiologist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34,521 - £41,956 Per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2024 |
| Location: | London, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6508878/391-RFL-6508878 |
Summary
The cardiology investigation unit (CIU) provides the trust with a comprehensive range of cardiology investigations including:
· Bradycardia and cardiac resynchronisation therapy pacemaker implantation (at BGH only) occasionally here at the RFH we do implant devices but mainly on emergency cases ie: external permanent generator, follow up device clinics on both sides.
· ILR implants and follow ups.
· Internal cardiac defibrillator implantation and follow up (see first point)
· Routine electrocardiography & physiologist led exercise testing.
· Ambulatory Holter Monitoring fitting and analysis, BP monitoring.
· Cardiac catheterisation (PCI) within the newly opened double catheter laboratory including a 24-hour primary coronary intervention service (PPCI)
· Right/Left Heart study, Thrombectomy and EKOS
The post holder is expected to demonstrate expertise in the performance of unsupervised exercise testing, fitting/analysing ambulatory holter and blood pressure monitoring including performing ECGs. You will be able to work with supervision(while training) in basic pacemaker follow up & cath lab procedures; and show willingness to employ high standards of skills in testing and reporting to achieve best quality patient care at all times.
The post holder will be expected to:
• · Demonstrate expertise in the performance of unsupervised exercise testing, haemodynamic monitoring, ambulatory holter and blood pressure monitoring, and electrocardiography.
· Develop expertise in the performance of the full range of investigations carried out the CIU.
· Interpret technical information & data from investigations such as ETT, DSE-TSE, in Tape analysis, ECGs and be able to recognise abnormal findings and report them through appropriate channels
· Recognise the significance of investigation findings/diagnoses and act on these accordingly.
· Be trained and accredited under the auspices of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and to partake in providing basic life support and defibrillation as and when necessary.
· Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care, and be able to communicate with patients clearly.
· Effectively communicate within the department and other departments throughout the Trust
This is your opportunity to work as part of an innovative, dynamic and patient focused team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative, dynamic and highly motivated person to join our team.
The successful candidate will be based at Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead but will need to be flexible and work across different sites as and when required.
• The post holder will be expected to:
• · Demonstrate expertise in the performance of unsupervised exercise testing, haemodynamic monitoring, ambulatory holter and blood pressure monitoring, and electrocardiography.
· Develop expertise in the performance of the full range of investigations carried out the CIU.
· Interpret technical information & data from investigations such as ETT, DSE-TSE, in Tape analysis, ECGs and be able to recognise abnormal findings and report them through appropriate channels
· Recognise the significance of investigation findings/diagnoses and act on these accordingly.
· Be trained and accredited under the auspices of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and to partake in providing basic life support and defibrillation as and when necessary.
· Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care, and be able to communicate with patients clearly.
· Effectively communicate within the department and other departments throughout the Trust
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Aug 2024