Cardiac Physiologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Department at Barts Health NHS Trust. Based primarily at St Bartholomew's Hospital, the successful candidate will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology services, with cross-site working across the Trust as required.The role will involve supporting the day-to-day delivery of cardiac investigations and procedures, including cardiac catheter laboratory procedures, cardiac rhythm management pathways, device follow-up clinics and a range of non-invasive diagnostic tests. The successful applicant will also contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the training and supervision of junior staff and trainees.PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is recruiting for 3 roles (1 permanent full time role, 1 fixed term 12 months full time role and 1 fixed term 12 months part time(22.5 hours) role. The fixed term posts are for Maternity cover., Applicants should be competent in non-invasive cardiac investigations and have experience working within a cardiac catheter laboratory environment. Experience in cardiac rhythm management, including pacemaker, ICD and CRT follow-up, would be advantageous. Candidates working towards independent practice in device therapies and BHRS accreditation are encouraged to apply.We are committed to supporting professional development and offer a strong culture of education, mentorship and clinical excellence. Opportunities are available to develop specialist skills, gain further qualifications and accreditations, attend national conferences, and participate in internal and external training programmes aligned to service needs.The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and the ability to work effectively within a busy and evolving cardiology service. You will be expected to demonstrate the professionalism, leadership and, Employees appointed to this role will be subject to Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service, including the applicable provisions for on-call duties and designated rest periods.The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

clinical expertise appropriate to a senior role, while embracing opportunities for further development and career progression.If you are looking to advance your career within one of the largest and most innovative cardiology services in the UK, we would be delighted to hear from you.,

• oBSc Cardiac Science or equivalent
• oBHRS/IBHRE accreditation (working towards, in part or completed)
• oImmediate Life Support, .Experience across a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and intervention procedures
• .Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff
• .Experience of communicating directly with patients/carers and visitors, oExperience in device implant and follow up
• oExperience of training people
• oAbility to perform a range of diagnostic tests and provide factual reports with minimum supervision, oKnowledge of catheter lab procedures
• oKnowledge of brady-pacemaker implant and follow up, Complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up
• oKnowledge of implantable loop recorder implant, follow up and pathways
• oKnowledge of ECG procedures, physiologist led exercise stress testing., oBasic EP knowledge
• oHigh degree of knowledge in medical terminology., oAbility to work as part of a team
• oAbility to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard
• oEffective verbal and written communication
• oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines initiative
• oWell-developed interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of clinical staff and managers., oExperience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
• oAbility to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
• oAbility to exercise own judgement.
• oComputer literate - proficient use of Microsoft Office applications., oWillingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development.
• oReliable, polite and helpful.
• oPunctual and an effective timekeeper.
• oWilling to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
• oKnowledge of the data protection act and understanding of patient confidentiality.
• oKnowledge and understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity.
  
  Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.