Job summary

Rotational Band 6, post involves providing diagnostics ELHT wide.

The Trust offers two catheter labs; which on a daily basic perform Angiography, IVUS, Pressure wire studies, PCI (including rotablation, OCT and CTOs), Loop recorder, pacemaker, CRT-P, ICD and CRT-D implants. The non-invasive Cardiology Department undertakes ECG, Ambulatory monitoring, Echo, Physiologist led Exercise service, Device follow up (Brady pacemakers, loop recorders, CRT-P, ICD and CRT-D).

The Cardiology Department I very forward thinking with multi-skilled staff and a Physiologist led Loop Recorder implants and follow up service.

You will have ASCST, BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualifications. Desire to achieve IBHRE/BHRS/ BSE accreditation and RCCP/ AHCS Registration.

Main duties of the job

Perform, interpret and report 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory Holter monitors, ambulatory BP monitors and event recorders, Loop Recorders, Physiologist and Dr Led ETTs

CRM service-

• Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
• Provide technical assistance during cardiac implantable device implants ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation in accordance with BHRS guidelines and departmental standards.
• Assist senior colleagues in implantable device checks helping to maintain patient safety and ensuring optimal device function in accordance with BHRS guidelines.

Echo

• Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
• To perform standard Echocardiograms in accordance with BSE guidelines and departmental standards and report accurately for countersigning.
• Participate in complex echo and inpatients

Invasive Cardiology

• Assist in Left and right heart catheterisation, PCI, PPCI, OCT, Rotablation, IVUS, Pressure Wires and CTOs. Pacemaker, CRT and ICD Implants and follow up of Loop Recorders and Brady pacemakers.

Non-invasive Cardiology

• Independently perform ECG, Holter fitting, Ambulatory BP fitting, ETT, Tape Analysis, tilt table testing

About us

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. Services are provided from two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform, interpret and report 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory Holter monitors, ambulatory BP monitors and event recorders
• Active involvement in the Implantable Loop Recorder follow up service, including analysis and reporting of data, and communication with patients on service use
• Lead and interpret exercise tolerance tests, physiologist and doctor led
• Patient monitoring, haemodynamic recording and reporting during diagnostic cardiac catheterisation

CRM service-

• Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
• Provide technical assistance during cardiac implantable device implants ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation in accordance with BHRS guidelines and departmental standards.
• Assist senior colleagues in implantable device checks helping to maintain patient safety and ensuring optimal device function in accordance with BHRS guidelines.

Echo

• Training will be provided and assessments if required, with support for working towards accreditation then working independently.
• To perform standard Echocardiograms in accordance with BSE guidelines and departmental standards and report accurately for countersigning.
• Participate in complex echo and inpatients

Invasive Cardiology

• Assist in Left and right heart catheterisation, PCI, PPCI, OCT, Rotablation, IVUS, Pressure Wires and CTOs. Pacemaker, CRT and ICD Implants and follow up of Loop Recorders and Brady pacemakers.

Non-invasive Cardiology

• Independently perform ECG, Holter fitting, Ambulatory BP fitting, ETT, Tape Analysis, tilt table testing

All candidates will be responsible for their own progression, maintaining and developing both personal and technical needs, through evidence of CPD activity and completion of mandatory training.

Candidates must also be able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all staff necessary for the smooth running of the service.

Person Specification

Certificates

Essential

• post qualification experience
• Registration with RCCP/AHCS
• Flexible
• Good Team Player
• Ability to work using own initiative
• excellent communication skills
• Cross site working
• On call

Desirable

• ILS
• Accreditation for BHRS/IBHRE/BSE
• Training experience/Qualification

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