About this role
Job summary
The Pacing service at NNUH is the busiest brady implanting centre in the UK. We follow up all devices from ICDs / CRTs / PPMs and ILRs. The team is small consisting of 10 x Band 7 physiologists and 2 x Band 8a leads. We have 2 x secretaries who are involved with typing letters, meeting minutes, new referrals and follow up.
Remote monitoring is now the Gold Standard of patient care as outlined by the BHRS / EHRA and HRS. The department is looking to move forward in improving remote follow up and care and this role is integral in allowing that to happen.
Main duties of the job
As a cardiac physiologist support co-ordinator you will be expected to assist the current team of physiologists in streamlining the remote service. You will be involved in all discussions on moving the remote service forward and preventing patient harm. Knowledge of all 5 x remote systems will be required with adequate training provided on all systems.You will be responsible for alerting patients that their monitor is disconnected or they have failed to attend a remote appointment, alerting the physiology team to downloads that need urgent attention, assisting in organizing the correct monitor for appropriate patients and directing any troubleshooting issues to the appropriate helplines.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Skills Essential
Good command of the English language, both written and spoken Able to communicate effectively with people and other staff to ensure that care, treatment and support are not compromised
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people
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.
Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)