Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - CRM

The post holder would be required to provide technical expertise, knowledge, and training in the fields of cardiac pacing, ICD's and CRT devices (Cardiac Rhythm Management - CRM).

They would ensure that the CRM service runs smoothly and efficiently.

They would provide a positive and effective leadership to the Cardiac Physiology / Healthcare Science workforce.

They would participate in running and supporting CRM clinics, including face to face and remote device clinics.

They would form an essential part of the MDT working in the Cardiac Catheter Labs and contribute to the out of hours PPCI on-call rota.

They would be required to support device patients undergoing treatment/tests in other areas in the trust e.g. radiotherapy, MRI, theatres, A&E, endoscopy, ward admissions etc.

The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week between Monday and Friday.

The post holder would be based at James Cook hospital but may be required to work at other UHT sites including Friarage Hospital Northallerton and North Tees Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To provide technical expertise, knowledge and training in the field of cardiac rhythm management (CRM)

They would be required to provide training and advice for other staff and trainees within non-invasive cardiology, to help and maintain an efficient, professional, and patient centred service.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.