Job Overview
This is a great time to join the Cardiac Centre at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. Our pacemaker service includes complex CRT, ICD and physiological pacing implants and follow - up. We have a rapidly expanding remote monitoring service. We also offer Physiologist led ILR implants.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to be a key player within this service, this will be an opportunity to expand your managerial responsibilities and experience.
The successful candidate should hold a recognised Device qualification such as BHRS / IBHRE / EHRA. You should have experience as a cardiac physiologist/healthcare scientist and will have completed relevant Cardiology qualification. If you are working on a recognised device qualification a developmental role will be considered.
Experience working in Cardiology technical services will be required, both invasive and non-invasive investigations and procedures.
Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals who work here and this can only be achieved by recruiting the right people.
The Royal United Hospital Bath has a strong ethos and commitment to training and is committed to develop the future work force for Cardiac Physiologists/Healthcare Scientists.
Main duties of the job
Work independently at a highly specialist level in the management of simple and complex cardiac devices during implant and follow-up, including ILRs.
Optimise device programming, document interventions and liaise with medical staff where indicate in accordance with departmental and BHRS guidelines
Ensure device implants and follow-ups are accurately recorded in line with departmental documentation and audit requirements.
Undertake and report remote monitoring for all devices, ensuring timely review and appropriate escalation.
Manage departmental device queries and referrals (e.g. MRI, radiotherapy, surgery, patient transfers) within appropriate timeframes, follow department protocols.
Take responsibility for stock management, ordering, rotation and traceability of device-related equipment.
Provide physiological support for cardiac catheterisation laboratory procedures as required (e.g. PCI, left/right heart studies, IABP support)
Support non-invasive cardiology investigations.
Take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of assigned work areas, including room preparation, equipment checks, safety checks and stock maintenance.
Maintain competence and accuracy in the use of departmental IT systems, electronic patient records and data management software.
Contribute to the supervision, training and assessment of colleagues, students and visiting staff.
Participate in appraisal, mentorship and management processes and contribute to staff development and performance review.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc/PTP/STP in Cardiology
- Completed or willingness to work towards BHRS/IBHRE/ERHA
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Extensive practical experience in Simple and Complex pacing implants and follow up / patient management.
- Specialist knowledge of Cardiac Device implantation and follow up.
- Able to apply theoretical knowledge appropriately in a patient care setting.
- Able to work independently and manage diagnostic results appropriately, within departmental guidelines.
- Extensive practical experience in general technical cardiology, both invasive and non-invasive.
Desirable criteria
- Able to use Trust and generic IT systems such as patient data management systems, Microsoft. Able to keep patient records/ department records appropriately.
- Echocardiography
Skills
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge of cardiac implanted devices and their management, using full range of manufacturers programmers and equipment.
- Able to perform the range of Cardiology investigations including ECG application, manual BP measurement, setting up work areas and investigation rooms, able to physically manage echocardiography, adequate eyesight to see programmers / ECG traces/ echo images.
Values
Essential criteria
- Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
- Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
- Helps and co-operates with colleagues
- Pro-active and takes responsibility
- Willing to learn, open to change
- Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
- Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Health Care Science Cardiac Physiologist CIED Band 7 (PDF, 392.5KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Sarah Goldsmith Job title Head of Cardiac Devices Email address sarahgoldsmith@nhs.net Telephone number 01225821530 Additional information
Georgia Wood
georgiawood@nhs.net
Lead of CRM remote monitoring Service
