Lead Cardiac Physiologist CRM/EP
Job overview
UHCW is one of the largest acute Trust’s in the country. With 16 Cardiology Consultants, we provide World Class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology.
Performing over 700 EP/Ablation procedures per year including, 3D mapping, Cryo, PFA, SVT EPS, and a substantial VT Ablation Service. As well as more than 500 Pacing/ICD and 250 ILR procedures.
AT UHCW we are proud to be involved in ongoing research in the field of CRM and EP, this allows us early use of new technologies and procedures. Our Catheter Suite provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services; PPCI/PCI, TAVI, Right and Left heart Cath, structural closures/repairs, Complex device implantation and extraction.
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and highly specialized Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead and develop our CRM/Electrophysiology and Invasive service here at UHCW Trust.
Main duties of the job- Have significant experience working independently as a band 7 specialist practitioner in both Electrophysiology and CRM.
- To work as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of EP, CRM and invasive procedures performed in the Department of Cardiac Investigation (DCI) and the Catheter Lab, furthermore, to provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
- To provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with Operational Procedures/national guidelines.
- To work across all sites as required, managing the workload for your designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximized capacity and robust service delivery.
- To ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We anticipate future service developments which will include advanced physiologist led clinics, with a Physiologist Led VT clinic already in operation, alongside a Joint Physiologist and Heart failure Nurse Optimization clinic.
We actively support the training of new cardiac physiologists, specialist registrars, and members of the wider multidisciplinary team as well as our own staff, we hold regular MDT meetings for interesting case review or when there is ambiguity, providing further training opportunities.The department encourages and supports research, educational development and attendance and participation at local and national meetings.
Reporting to the Head of Department for Cardiac Investigations, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing a team of Cardiac Physiologists, driving innovation, recruitment and developing Cardiac Physiologist led services.
This is a full-time role with clinical and on-call responsibilities.- To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in Audits, Capacity and Demand planning and supporting business case developments.
- Experienced in CP led services for both EP and CRM and how the implementation of such services would be introduced to UHCW, to drive efficiencies and meet capacity needs.
- To manage both the EP and CRM cardiac physiologists, participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives, including the required attendance of national and departmental meetings and nationally accredited courses.
- Ensure full BHRS/IBHRE accreditation is maintained for self and team.
- Undertake further training as required for both professional development and service provision and be actively involved in clinical governance of service and service development.
- To manage financial budget and ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained, to ensure effective utilization of resources and continual service delivery.
- To support the Cardiology Operational Management Team in development and adherence of protocols and procedure guidelines, to ensure compliance with Trust/Operational requirements.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed.Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests).This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
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