**Harefield hospital**

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist to expand their skills and knowledge in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology.

The Cardiac Department provides a wide range of diagnostic procedures including:

• All non-invasive testing.
• Coronary intervention, including a busy 24/7 primary PCI service, TAVI, mitral clips, PFO closure and implantation of Impella and ECMO assist devices in the cardiac catheter labs.
• Pacemaker and complex device insertion (ICD/SICD/CRT) and follow up clinics/ remote monitoring. We have a physiologist led ILR implantation service.
• Transplant and VAD assessments, including CPEX testing and transplant right heart catheter assessments.

The successful candidate will initially work directly under supervision in the non-invasive and transplant sections of the department. Thereafter, following internal sign-off against competenices, will work indepently or as part of a team.

After internal sign-off and training, the post-holder will participate in theatre-based DCCV lists, become trained and competent in ward-based requirements including temporary pacing checks and the checks of permanent implantable devices.

The post-holder will then spend time in outpatient pacing clinics, and the invasive Cath lab. The individual will work under direct supervision initially and work towards internal sign-off through competency based assessment.

Main duties of the job

A period of supervised training, assessment and competencies before undertaking autonomous performance of:

- Non-invasive and transplant cardiology testing and reporting.

- Ward and theatre based testing and reporting.

- Pacing clinic device interrogation, analysis and reporting (supported by senior personnel).

- Interventional Cath lab patient monitoring, procedural documentation and where necessary, the delivery of life-saving therapies through defibrillation, CPR and pacing (supported by senior personnel).

About us

On 1st February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals became part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - a truly once-in a generation development. Together, we are taking our first steps towards our vision of creating a brand-new centre of excellence, which will be the global leader in the research into and treatment of heart and lung disease in patients from pre-birth to old age. We are developing some exciting plans and we want you to join us - so come and help to change the shape of healthcare for our heart and lung patients world-wide.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification. The individual will initially spend their time achieving all necessary sign-offs in non-invasive and transplant cardiology before being exposed to ward and Cath lab based work.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Has already graduated from or is about to graduate from an approved undergraduate programme: BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology)
• Has achieved ILS (immediate life support) through the NHS or University

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people in the NHS

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate when to escalate findings and call for help

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield hospital

Hill End Road

Harefield

UB9 6JH

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