We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and skilled senior cardiac physiologist (in cath lab and pacing) to join our team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be cross-site for both Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex Hospital sites.

The post-holder will provide highly specialised professional expertise in the environment of the Cardiac Cath Lab and Physiologist-led pacemaker/device follow-up clinics. They will also act as a resource within the technical cardiology service and provide expert, specialist advice within this area.

Main duties of the job

• To be able to perform a broad range of clinical-technical investigation procedures and interventions in the Cardiological field to a highly competent professional standard.
• To possess specialist practitioner knowledge and skills in Cath Lab and Pacing and to help manage the pacing clinics.
• To assist the Lead Cardiac Physiologist in the various sections of Cardiac Services in providing the routine Cardiac Physiology clinical-technical services when necessary.
• To perform complex pacing clinics including home monitoring and of undertake a range cath lab procedures
• Play a major role in the training and continuing professional development of staff and students

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• The post holder will provide highly specialised professional expertise in the environment of the Cardiac Cath Lab and Physiologist-led pacemaker/device follow-up clinics. To act as a resource withinthe technical cardiology service and provide expert, specialist advice within this area.
• To perform a range of standard and non-routine complex investigations as requested by clinicians,these will include brady, tachy device clinics (ICD, CRTP and CRTD), in cath lab this will involve basic diagnostic coronary angiogram and complex coronary intervention procedures including PCI, CTO,pressure wire, IABP (balloon pump) and IVUS studies. To also be able to perform left and right heart catheterisation independently.
• Analyse complex information that may be technical and/or clinical, using current scientific opinion and own discretion to interpret and make decisions on how best to act.
• Using advanced knowledge and skills to optimise performance of complex and basic pacemakers and internal defibrillators, to best suit the patients individual needs while ensuring maximum patientsafety and comfort.
• The post holder would be expected to deal with any outcome during or after the test, this could include resuscitation.
• To assist in emergency procedures which will include acute PCI transfer from A& E to cath lab
• To act as a specialist in the field, giving professional advice as necessary.
• The post holder should have an interest in performing Tilt tests, with the aim to become proficient in preforming these investigations.
• The post holder must have experience in all standard cardiac investigations performed within a cardiac physiology department.
• The post holder must be able to supervise stress tests and is expected to be competent to deal with any outcome that may arise as a result of the investigation.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
• Qualified in an advanced clinical postgraduate accredited qualification such as BHRS, IBHRE or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional Development
• RCCP registered or equivalent
• Specialist or highly specialist experience in the field of Cath Lab/Pacing (2 yrs)

Desirable

• Working towards a specialist practitioner accreditation in a specialist area of cardiac Physiology with an interest in physiologist-led syncope pathways

Experience

Essential

• Specialist or highly specialist experience in the field of Cath Lab/Pacing

Desirable

• Mentorship of trainee staff

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability it organise and prioritise workloads and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to cope with heavy workload
• IT literate

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road, Isleworth

London

TW7 6AF

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