Are you an EP physiologist? Would you like to be part of a dynamic, highly skilled, forward thinking team, working in the centre of London opposite the Houses of Parliament? We are looking to recruit a qualified Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist, preferably, with BHRS or IBHRE certification in Electrophysiology (EP), however Arrhythmia Specialists with Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) accreditation and some EP experience will be considered.

(Please note: Applicants not possessing either accreditations, will not be considered for interview).

This role is in receipt of short-term Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) of �5275. This supplementary payment will end on 31st March 2025, with standard consideration of annual renewal. You will be notified accordingly of any changes to this premium and receive the appropriate notice of the change, in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EP physiologist to expand their knowledge and practice in all arrhythmia types (AF, AT, SVT, VE and VTs) on multiple 3D mapping systems including CARTO, Ensite X and occasionally Rhythmia, plus perform all types of Simple EP procedures and use a variety of modalities inducing RF ablation, Cryo and PFA plus have exposure to intra cardiac echo (ICE).

The candidate will work within the CIED team supporting implants and follow up, face-to-face and remote, of PPM, leadless PPM, S-ICD, WiSE (EBR) CRT and CRT-P/D, with opportunity for further training in areas such as CIED extraction, surgical epicardial implants and Physiologist led ILR implants/explants.

We frequently manage patients with congenital heart disease and inherited cardiac conditions and work closely with our colleagues at the Evelina children's hospital, which offers another dimension to cardiac rhythm management.

We are part of an expert Cardiovascular Department working with world renowned Consultants involved in cutting edge techniques and research programmes as part of 'Kings Health Partners', one of only 5 academic health science centres within the UK, in which physiologists are fully integrated.

At Guys and St Thomas' we strongly Promote Good Clinical Practice and Quality Assurance, and this is endorsed by supporting staff through the HCPC equivalence process, as well as the HSST program, which we currently have staff members completing.

About us

The Cardiovascular department is based on both the Guys' and St. Thomas' Hospitals sites. We provide a full range of cardiac diagnostic services and investigations expected of a large tertiary centre including an electrophysiology, echocardiography, cardiac surgery and paediatric cardiology. We are at the forefront of cardiovascular technology and are international leaders in some areas. Cardiac Physiology is in integrated service in the multidisciplinary team and actively contributes to research

Job description

Job responsibilities

Post holder to perform the duties of a highly specialist independent practitioner, to competently perform a wide range of complex and highly complex specialised Cardiac investigations, both invasive and non-invasive including electrophysiology studies, complex devices implants and follow-up analysis, interpretation and reporting of results.

Specific areas include, but not restricted to:

• Electrophysiology
• Implantation and follow-up of ICDs
• Implantation and follow-up of PPMs
• Implantation and follow-up of CRT devices
• Implantation and follow-up of home monitoring devices
• Contribute to CRM on-call rota

To ensure appropriate and thorough documentation of all procedures on the departmental IT system, to record all aspects of the service

To act as an expert clinical role model and resource to staff in order to optimise quality of care delivery through facilitation of evidence based/best practice care.

To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in the care of cardiac patients and to support, develop and supervise staff in gaining clinical competence and confidence.

To demonstrate use of highly advanced communication skills to support patients and families, to manage conflict promptly and effectively, and to support and promote effective working relations within the multi-disciplinary team, Directorate and Trust.

To work clinically up to 90% of their total working hours as the service requires.

Full details are in the Job Description

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate relevant experience at specialist or higher level interventional cardiac procedures
• Ability to work as a practitioner at a highly specialist level in electrophysiology and in cardiac devices

Desirable

• Experience of staff and budget management
• Experience of providing training & Assessment
• Stock management
• Excellent analytical ability

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to build teams and work comfortably and effectively in a team environment
• Able to contribute to research based activities.
• Committed, highly organised and Patient focused

Desirable

• Ability to undertake research based activities as investigator

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Hold an ILS certification
• Professional Cardiac Physiology Exams (BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA)

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate study in clinical or management area

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross-Site

Westminster bridge road

London

SE1 7EH

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