We have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing and developing Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Investigations Department as a Band 7 Highly Specialised Physiologist in Rhythm Management, who will take an active part in our non-invasive and cardiac catheter team.

As a tertiary cardiac level 1 centre, we provide Cardiac Investigation support to the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre for both paediatrics at the LRI and Adult Congenital heart Disease patients at the Glenfield Hospital.

With the relocation of EMCHC to LRI we have a purpose built, state of the art facility, which will form part of the building blocks of the new Children's Hospital. Including a brand new echo and pacing suite, theatres and catheter lab with the most up to date equipment, and a new outpatients department.

We are looking to invest in our staff to ensure that we continue to provide an outstanding service to our patients from Leicester and also surrounding counties.

Since the EMCHC move to the LRI as a Cardiac Investigations Department we cover Outpatient and Inpatient activity for both non-invasive and invasive catheter lab procedures and are currently developing the rhythm management service where this post will be crucial.

This will be an opportunity for the successful applicant to apply and extend their knowledge into the field of paediatrics and congenital/ inherited heart disease.

The successful applicant will be part of the paediatric emergency on - call rota.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist, you will be provided with opportunities to enhance your skills as a clinical practitioner by working within UHL for both LRI in paediatrics and Glenfield for adults.

More specialised training will be provided if required and we are always looking to develop skills and professionalism. We are currently supporting HSST roles.

The role includes being the lead in device clinics, implants and working in the interventional catheter lab. Other duties may include non invasive investigations.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,

being a great place to work,

partnerships for impact, and

research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,

we are proud,

we are inclusive, and

we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

The cardiac physiology service at UHL performs over 20,000 cardiac investigations and procedures per year. You will be joining a team comprised of cardiac physiologists, administration and support staff who work together to support a team of highly skilled, world class cardiology consultants. EMCHC have recently appointed a new Consultant Electrophysiologist.

All applicants will be expected to have BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent. HCPC registration or RCCP registration (or eligibility to join) is essential. Depending on experience possess or aiming towards completion of IBHRE/ BHRS Accreditation in EP or devices.

The post holder will have extensive knowledge of arrhythmia management focussing on cardiac devices implantation and follow up and catheter lab, working closely with our newly appointed EMCHC Consultant in EP. Participation in the on call rota is essential

Part time applicants will be accepted

We hope you will be keen to join our team and help us to continue to deliver excellent care and develop our services further.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• IBHRE or BHRS accreditation in EP or devices
• 3 yrs post BSc qualification
• RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registration (or eligibility to join)

Desirable

• MSc

Trust Values

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training

Essential

• Adult ILS

Desirable

• Paediatric BLS
• Management training
• MSc

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of a wide range of non invasive and invasive Cardiac Techniques
• Specialist knowledge of Cardiac rhythm management and EP/RFA techniques
• Able to work as part of a team
• supervision of junior staff

Desirable

• Knowledge of congenital pathologies and interventions
• Teaching skills
• Appraisals and recruitment and selection
• Working knowledge of DSM testing and ICD implants
• recruitment and selection process

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

LRI/ GH

Infirmary Square

Leicester

LE1 5WW

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