Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join the leadership team in a dynamic, visionary department? An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Sussex Cardiac Centre based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Collaborating closely with the leadership team the post-holder will oversee and drive the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) service, leading the device and EP team.
This is an exciting new opportunity for a highly skilled and driven individual to take the lead in embedding a Patient First approach and culture aligned to the Trust’s mission and values. They will be working with the Principal Cardiac Physiologist to streamline processes and protocols across the service, while also overseeing education & training, quality assurance and service transformation within the Device and EP team.
The busy multidisciplinary team within the Cardiac Catheter Labs provides complex complex EP (VT and AF ablation) alongside complex structural intervention and PCI. The continually expanding device service has developed to support all the latest technology including Conduction System Pacing. All complex devices are implanted and there is a rapidly growing virtual follow-up service. The centre benefits from a Physiologist Led ILR Implant and Explant service and has been a pioneer within this field. Physiologist accreditation is actively encouraged throughout the department and there is a well-embedded training programme with trainees undertaking the PTP and STP.
To work autonomously as Lead Cardiac Physiologist in Cardiac Rhythm Management and Invasive Cardiology. To lead the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) / Electrophysiology (EP) area of Cardiac Physiology services, ensuring provision of research-based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.
To assist in leading the Cardiac Physiology workforce across both Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal sites, deputising for the Principal Cardiac Physiologist when required.
To undertake, supervise and teach highly complex cardiac clinical physiology procedures working to the standards set by the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS), Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS) and also the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS). To provide leadership and direction for the specialist cardiac physiology service within the Cath labs, Device and EP Departments alongside the wider Cardiac Department.
To undertake specialist research within CRM and EP. To be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, research and audit of clinical services.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caroline New Jackson Job title: Principal Cardiac Physiologist Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01273664643
To arrange an informal visit please contact Caroline New Jackson - 01273664643 or
[email protected]
