Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our dynamic and friendly team at Dorset County Hospital. Dorset provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a life amid outstanding areas of natural beauty both in the countryside and along the stunning Jurassic coast line. We are looking for an experienced Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our team as we develop new physiologist led services, developments in cardiac rhythm management including the expansion of our remote monitoring service, CRT/D implant and follow up and conduction system pacing. Main duties of the job
In this role you would be expected to assist in supporting the CRM service both clinically and from a service provision/development perspective. There will be an expectation for you to deliver training and mentorship to newly qualified members of staff and students/apprentices. Applicants must have IBHRE/BHRS (or similar) or are working towards this, and be willing to demonstrate leadership development. You will be actively involved in the day-to-day clinical aspects of the CRM and PCI service. Beyond the clinical duties you will also support and deputise for the CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist and the Cardiac Physiology Manager. You will be expected to be part of the on-call PCI and device follow-up service (24/7). About us
We actively support continuing professional development, including IBHRE/BHRS and BSE accreditation. We also encourage and support attendance at relevant educational courses, national and regional meetings. At Dorset County Hospital we perform coronary angiography and intervention, providing a Primary PCI service during normal working hours. We have two cardiac catheter labs where we perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation, implant cardiac devices and site atrial appendage occlusion. There is ample opportunity to get involved in developments within the department including our remote device follow-up service. Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be a self-motivated physiologist who is organised, flexible with good team working mentality. You will assist the cardiology team in providing high quality, patient centred care. You will be expected to maintain your own professional development with support and encouragement from the department. You are also required to keep up to date with emerging research evidence and current clinical guidelines. In this role you would be expected to assist in supporting the PCI service both clinically and from a service provision/development perspective. You will also be expected to be part of the on-call PCI (18.00-23.00) and device follow-up service (24/7). Person Specification
Education and training
BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent (HTECH MPPM) IBHRE/BHRS or equivalent accreditation RCCP registration BLS/ILS certificate Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrate significant experience at Senior Cardiac Physiologist Level or above Evidence of contributing towards service development (i.e device service development, education) Minimum of 3yrs post qualification Evidence of training and mentoring junior staff Experience and evidence of managing stock control Skills & Abilities
Evidence of ability to perform complex device implantation and follow-up Evidence of training and supporting staff working towards individual BSE/BHRS accreditation. Evidence of ability to assist with diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and PCI Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ability to work to meet deadlines Evidence of ability to supervise and coordinate a team Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries Evidence of ability to develop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team Evidence of ability to undertake appraisals within Trust guidelines Evidence of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Cardiology Department, Dorset County Hospital £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
405-24-CP657CRM Job locations
Cardiology Department, Dorset County Hospital
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We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our dynamic and friendly team at Dorset County Hospital. Dorset provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a life amid outstanding areas of natural beauty both in the countryside and along the stunning Jurassic coast line. We are looking for an experienced Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our team as we develop new physiologist led services, developments in cardiac rhythm management including the expansion of our remote monitoring service, CRT/D implant and follow up and conduction system pacing. Main duties of the job
In this role you would be expected to assist in supporting the CRM service both clinically and from a service provision/development perspective. There will be an expectation for you to deliver training and mentorship to newly qualified members of staff and students/apprentices. Applicants must have IBHRE/BHRS (or similar) or are working towards this, and be willing to demonstrate leadership development. You will be actively involved in the day-to-day clinical aspects of the CRM and PCI service. Beyond the clinical duties you will also support and deputise for the CRM Lead Cardiac Physiologist and the Cardiac Physiology Manager. You will be expected to be part of the on-call PCI and device follow-up service (24/7). About us
We actively support continuing professional development, including IBHRE/BHRS and BSE accreditation. We also encourage and support attendance at relevant educational courses, national and regional meetings. At Dorset County Hospital we perform coronary angiography and intervention, providing a Primary PCI service during normal working hours. We have two cardiac catheter labs where we perform diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation, implant cardiac devices and site atrial appendage occlusion. There is ample opportunity to get involved in developments within the department including our remote device follow-up service. Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be a self-motivated physiologist who is organised, flexible with good team working mentality. You will assist the cardiology team in providing high quality, patient centred care. You will be expected to maintain your own professional development with support and encouragement from the department. You are also required to keep up to date with emerging research evidence and current clinical guidelines. In this role you would be expected to assist in supporting the PCI service both clinically and from a service provision/development perspective. You will also be expected to be part of the on-call PCI (18.00-23.00) and device follow-up service (24/7). Person Specification
Education and training
BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent (HTECH MPPM) IBHRE/BHRS or equivalent accreditation RCCP registration BLS/ILS certificate Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrate significant experience at Senior Cardiac Physiologist Level or above Evidence of contributing towards service development (i.e device service development, education) Minimum of 3yrs post qualification Evidence of training and mentoring junior staff Experience and evidence of managing stock control Skills & Abilities
Evidence of ability to perform complex device implantation and follow-up Evidence of training and supporting staff working towards individual BSE/BHRS accreditation. Evidence of ability to assist with diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and PCI Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ability to work to meet deadlines Evidence of ability to supervise and coordinate a team Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries Evidence of ability to develop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team Evidence of ability to undertake appraisals within Trust guidelines Evidence of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Cardiology Department, Dorset County Hospital £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
405-24-CP657CRM Job locations
Cardiology Department, Dorset County Hospital
#J-18808-Ljbffr
