About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialised Cardiac Physiologist with an interest in CRM to join a busy, established Device Service.
Based at Good Hope Hospital, part of University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the successful applicant will be encouraged to develop their skills in all aspects of the CRM Service including device implant and follow up including Conduction System Pacing and S-ICD.
Training will be provided to support the Physiologist to work towards successful BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation.
There will also be a requirement to cover other aspects of diagnostic cardiac physiology, to include angiography, exercise tolerance testing and Holter analysis.
Main duties of the job
1.Perform specialised Cardiac Physiology investigations and interventions including:
2.Advanced physiological testing during pacemaker, CRT-P and ICD/CRT-D implantation and follow-up with analysis of complex data and diagnostic information. Prescription and evaluation of device therapy and programming ensuring individualised device optimisation.
Additionally, perform a broad range of clinical investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Physiology Service including, but not limited to:
3.Performance, analysis, and interpretation of resting ECGs.
4.Manage physiologist-led Exercise Tolerance Testing
5.Holter application
6.Holter analysis (including complex pacemakers/implantable devices)
7.Cardiac catheterisation (including complex cases)
8.Permanent pacemaker and implantable loop recorder implantation and follow-up
9.Assist with tilt testing (physiologist led) -- Currently performed at another site.
10.Actively working toward or keen to work toward BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)