Chief Cardiac Clinical Physiologist / Scientist (Invasive / Rhythm)

We are seeking to recruit a number of individuals to join our dynamic and forward-thinking organisation as part of the Cardiac Physiology Team across South Tyneside and Sunderland.

As a senior member of the Team you must be committed to continually improving your professional skills and supporting development of the Team and Service. Knowledge of all invasive and non-invasive Cardiac Investigations is essential to this role, as well as possessing a strong leadership ability.

You should be able to independently undertake routine and complex diagnostic investigations, interventions and assessments, and provide specialist support, guidance and interpretation in your chosen sub-speciality area of Cardiac Rhythm Management and Invasive services. Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota is also required in this role.

The Department offers an extensive range of cardiac investigations and procedures across all sub-speciality areas, delivered by a large and compassionate team of healthcare science assistants / associates, practitioners, physiologists and clinical scientists.

We actively participate in training and development across all areas and currently have a number of apprentices, PTP, ETP and STP trainees.

Our CRM service continues to expand with brady and CRT-P device implantation as-well-as Physiologist led ILR implants. The CRM team also host physiologist-led brady and high-voltage follow-up clinics, including the use of home monitoring, MSc Clinical Science (CVRS ) with HCPC registration . You should hold BHRS / IBHRE accreditation and substantial post-Qualification experience.

You will also be expected to offer senior operational leadership to the Team and support others as team lead and mentor.

Duties of the role would include the ability to undertake clinical activity such as (subject to area of specialism);

Cath Lab invasive monitoring for angiography and PCI, and adjunctive modalities

ILR / brady device / complex device implants is essential for all qualified physiologists / scientists.

CRM follow-up clinics and remote monitoring including complex and high-voltage follow-up and implant.

ECG, ETT and Ambulatory monitoring.

Other non-clinical duties would include;

Leadership and mentorship, with ability to deputise for Snr Chief Physiologist / Service Manager.

Responsibility for own learning and development.

Leads and participates in audit and research activities.

Leads on delivering training and education across the immediate Team and wider Cardiology staff.

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent and AHCS / RCCP registration. You should hold BHRS / IBHRE accreditation and have substantial experience at a senior level whilst being able to demonstrate competence in a wide range of procedures in your chosen sub-speciality area.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.