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Job summary

Main area
Cardiac Physiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week over 4 days.)
Job ref
358-6788699-RRCV
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glenfield Hospital
Town
Leicester
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

Chief Cardiac Physiologist

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Are you an experienced Band 6 looking to further your career, or already a Band 7 and wanting a change of scenery and the opportunity to further develop your skills? Look no further!Ìý We are seeking applicants who are currently looking for the next step in their careers, who are highly motivated, willing to develop their skills and want to join our dynamic and caring team

The University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust is based across three sites in the exciting, multicultural city of Leicester, in the heart of England. Leicester is a multi-cultural City which has robust transport links to all parts of the country.Ìý It has a lively city centre with restaurants, bars and shopping.Ìý

The Trust is one of the largest tertiary cardiac departments in the UK providing a full range of standard and complex, invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests, and routinely performing complex interventional techniques on adult and congenital patients. As a local specialist provider we implant over 900 pacemakers and over 200 ICD’s per year, including 150 biventricular devices which are all followed up in our devices clinic.ÌýIn addition we have two dedicated EP labs where we perform over 700 procedures per year including complex AF and VT ablation using the Carto, Ensite X and Rhythmia mapping systems and newer technologies such as PFA.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will have BHRS accreditation or IBHRE exam and a minimum of three years experience post BSc Healthcare Science (or equivalent) qualification

The successful candidate will work on a rotational basis between the devices clinic and the angiocatheter suite. ÌýYou will manage your own daily caseload and assist in the development of all areas of the cardiac rhythm management service.

ÌýWe are looking to attract a candidate who is both inspirational and motivational and who can contribute to the education, training and development of junior members of staff.

Applicants are required to have good organisational skills and excellent interpersonal skills and will be required to work as part of a team in this busy department. In return we are able to offer access to training and development opportunities and a wide variety of procedures.

ÌýWe are a progressive, enthusiastic team waiting to welcome new members and actively encourage continued professional development. We have a defined training pathway via a linked bandings competency model, which means our colleagues can advance from band 5 to band 7 by meeting defined competencies. We are currently supporting trainees through the HSST programme.

ÌýThe department runs a 24/7 primary PCI service so participation on the on call rota is a key requirement of this role. The Trust is working towards 7 day working so the successful applicant will be expected to work weekends, bank holidays and evenings as part of their shift patterns.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).Ìý

We have four primary goals:Ìý

· high-quality care for all,Ìý

· being a great place to work,Ìý

· partnerships for impact, andÌý

· research and education excellenceÌý

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.Ìý

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:Ìý

· we are compassionate,Ìý

· we are proud,Ìý

· we are inclusive, andÌý

· we are one teamÌý

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.Ìý

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:ÌýÌý

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ìý

To provide a highly specialist, clinical technical service in the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) sections of the department and be a lead specialist in these areas.Ìý

To assist in the development of all areas of the Cardiac Rhythm Management Service.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the area in which they are working.

Provide specialist training of Cardiac Physiology staff under the direction of the Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist

ÌýDeputise for the Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist in their absence.

Participate in the catheter lab on-call rota.

Participate in 7 days working including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays if required

Supervise less experienced staff in own area of work, so maintaining the service

Adhere to departmental policies and procedures, ensuring a quality service is maintained to patients, general practitioners, and clinicians across the three sites.

Ensure effective/timely two-way communication takes place between all sections of the department, maintaining close liaison between all three sites of the department and wider multi-disciplinary teams.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • All Cardiac Physiology Staff
  • Section Manager
  • Admin & Clerical staff
  • Nursing staff
  • Radiology staff
  • Doctors, GPs and Consultants
  • Porters
  • Ambulance staff

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person specification

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MSc (STP) in CRM or BSC in Healthcare science (Cardiac Physiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent relevant qualification
  • IBHRE EPS/pacing or BHRS accreditation in EPS or devices
  • Adult ILS
Desirable criteria
  • ILM level 3 or higher
  • ASCST part I & II

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 3 Years post BSc qualification experience as a Cardiac Physiologist

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • Team working
Desirable criteria
  • Performance issues

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Excellent working knowledge of a wide range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac techniques.
  • Specialist knowledge of cardiac rhythm management and EP / RFA techniques
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of congenital pathologies and interventions

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to work calmly under pressure, maintaining a flexible approach.
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelines

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.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Shirley Richardson
Job title
Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0116 2502916
Additional information

Available on Tuesday or Fridays 8-6 for discussion and/or informal visits

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Paget house, 2 West street
Leicester
Please select region, state or province
LE1 6XP
Telephone
0116 502 7298