About this role
Job summary
Cardiac Investigations in Northampton General Hospital is seeking an experienced band 6 or accredited band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to join the young and dynamic invasive team.
In return we offer a recruitment and retention bonus in line with the UHN.
Northampton General Hospital has 2 cath labs, a full CRM implant and follow-up service, including SICD, leadless pacemakers and CSP; NGH has a proactive approach in Physiologist led services with is supported by a team of Consultant Cardiologists.
Main duties of the role will include all aspects of cath Lab and CRM. You will be expected to independently implant and follow-up brady and tachy devices (dependent on experience and accreditation).
We are a dynamic and inter-professional Cardiology team delivering a wide range of services to the local community. Our philosophy is to strive to deliver excellent patient focused care in line with NICE guidelines, National Service Frameworks and evidence based practice
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the Cardiac Rhythm Management team daily duties will involve the undertaking of cardiac device follow up and implantation for both elective and inpatient services.
Follow up is undertaken in the form of clinics, remote monitoring, out reach clinics and domiciliary visits.
Providing physiologist support for cardiac angiography and a range of PCI procedures including PPCI.
Duties will also include various non-invasive diagnostic testing (except Echo)
Perform CRM device follow up, troubleshooting and optimisation
Identifying, responding and reporting any device/leads issues to the appropriate Consultant, manufacturer or to the MHRA
The post holder will be competent at leading complex device clinics and able to interpret and seek appropriate levels of support regarding any issues that may arise (dependent on banding)
The post holder will be adaptable and able to work in other areas of technical cardiology as required to ensure a smooth running department
To be competent in the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest situations using basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technique and follow appropriate protocols in line with the ILS guidance
To communicate with clarity and sensitivity to a broad range of patient groups showing empathy and emotional support when required
About us
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Proven experience in Cath lab Proven experience in CRM implants and FU Educated to BSc Hons degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
Desirable
Experience in Complex implants and FU
skills Essential
Educated to BSc Hons degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent CRM Accreditation or working evidence of towards it Evidence of invasive cardiology experience Previous practical experience in a broad range of basic and advanced Cardiac investigations Experience in brady implants and follow up At least 2 years post graduate experience in invasive cardiology
Desirable
Previous experience in the NHS Staff management and team working skills Able to organise own workload and that of other staff within specialised area
Management skills Essential
Evidence of effective interpersonal management skills
Desirable
Experience in team mangement
Skills Essential
EGM and Rhythm interpretation
Desirable
complex rhythm analysis
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.
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Employer details Employer name Northampton General Hospital
Address University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)