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Job summary

Main area
Cardiac Physiologist
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Temporary post covering internal secondment)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CTC-BA-2131
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/12/2024 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Band 7

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

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We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

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Job overview

We are seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist, specialised in CRM on a 12 month fixed Ìýterm contract to cover an internal secondment.

You must Ìýdemonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills in complex device management and have the necessary knowledge and experience to be able to Ìýoversee the Ìýday to day delivery of safe and excellent services. ÌýWe encourage, Ìýsupport and develop our Band 7s Ìýto actively participate in all aspects of staff management , to take the lead in service improvement projects, Ìýand to support our Training officer in teaching and assessment of trainees.Ìý

You will be working from our base in the modern purpose built Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC), which provides services across the Basildon Hospital Ìýsite incorporating both tertiary and secondary care activity. This unique service model Ìýprovides excellent opportunities Ìýfor you to extend Ìýyour versatility into other areas of interest Ìýor to develop advanced knowledge and skills Ìýin your current high specialty. Ìý

Our highly experienced Heads of Department will support you in achieving professional goals and ensure skills are regularly updated as services develop. With a dedicated Training Offer we have good access to training funds and an excellent record of supporting staff to achieve professional goals.

Main duties of the job

In your role, you will need to demonstrate highly specialist skills, underpinned by up to date relevant knowledge and practical experience, in advanced techniques, produce accurate and timely reports and take action where dictated by results and be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of minimum clinical standards within the specialist area, taking action to address and ensuring that any issues are reported to the relevant Head of Department.

Essential skillsÌý

  • Ability to undertake Pacemaker, ICD and CRT Follow-up
  • Ability to support Pacemaker ICD and CRT Implants
  • Experience, familiarity, and ability to use remote Pacemaker and ICD follow-up systems is essential to this role.
  • Demonstrate capability in advanced programming and optimisation of CRT devices
  • Valid ILS certificate

Desirable Skills

  • Experience is supporting CIED extraction would be ideal but not essential
  • Experience of conduction system pacing implants and programming
  • Previous experience in using the CVIS/TOMCAT cardiac database would be advantageous
  • Accreditation BHRS, EHRA or IBHRE

Within scope of practice, you will provide cross cover to other areas of the Cardiac Physiology service, as the needs of the service dictate.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.Ìý

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Ìý

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.Ìý

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

All applicants must be eligible for UK Ìýregistration as a Cardiac Physiologist.

We look forward to your application!

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Person specification

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to undertake Pacemaker, ICD and CRT follow-up
  • Ability to support pacemaker, ICD and CRT Implants.
  • Conscientious approach and attention to detail.
  • Able to communicate complex information both clinical and service related

Personal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of ongoing training and development
  • Positive and professional attitude

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent qualification
  • Valid UKRC Adult Immediate Life Support.
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate MSc level qualification (eg BHRS, EHRA, IBHRE) or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Highly specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and in-depth practical experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience, familiarity, and ability to use remote Pacemaker and ICD follow-up systems is essential to this role.
  • Experience of teaching and assessing competency of Physiologists and other staff groups
Desirable criteria
  • Experience is supporting CIED extraction
  • Experience of conduction system pacing implants and programming
  • Previous experience in using the CVIS/TOMCAT cardiac database

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jonathan Sibley
Job title
Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist (workforce lead)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268394142