Band 7: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS PERMANENT PACEMAKER WEEKEND
The role of Highly Specialised Cardiac Scientist/Physiologist at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Margate involves conducting complex cardiac tests focused on either echocardiography or cardiac rhythm management. The position requires providing leadership and support to junior team members and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of physiologists and cardiologists with diverse specialisms. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' experience at a senior physiologist level and possess qualifications such as HNC/BSc in Clinical Physiology or MSc in Clinical Science (Cardiac). Proficiency in various cardiology investigations, including echocardiography, exercise testing, and technical support for pacemaker and ICD procedures, is essential. The role includes participation in out-of-hours services and offers the chance to work with advanced cardiac devices and a developing catheter suite.
For this position, candidates should demonstrate high-quality service delivery in cardiac investigations, hold relevant certifications like ILS/ALS, and be prepared to engage actively within a complex device service. The trust supports ongoing professional development within an environment featuring advanced medical technologies and a busy patient care schedule.
For this position, candidates should demonstrate high-quality service delivery in cardiac investigations, hold relevant certifications like ILS/ALS, and be prepared to engage actively within a complex device service. The trust supports ongoing professional development within an environment featuring advanced medical technologies and a busy patient care schedule.
As highly specialised cardiac scientist you will also be expected to be able to carry out the complex cardiac tests relevant to your chosen specialism (Echo or Cardiac rhythm management). You will also provide leadership, support and give advice to junior members of the team and other health professionals as necessary.
In return you will enjoy working alongside:
- A multi-disciplinary team of physiologists, several BSE accredited in Echocardiography with others completing the process, several staff with BHRS/IBHRE accreditation in pacing and/or EP
- 2 imaging consultants with particular interest in echocardiography including Stress Echocardiography, Bubble/Contrast studies and TOEs and Cardiac MRI
- Currently 15 cardiologists across the trust with various specialisms, some Interventionalists, some pacing/devices specialists.
And be part of:
- A complex device service with regular ILR,pacemaker, ICD and CRT implants with an extensive follow-up service.
- Developing cardiac catheter suite - an established pPCI service of approximately 750 patients per year, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Currently Performing Rotablation, OCT, FFR and IVUS and Shockwave. Three labs currently, two designed for angiography procedures and one for pacing implants
You will:
- have at least two years' work experience at senior physiologist level, be competent and knowledgeable in investigations and the key elements of the role.
- Hold ILS/ALS, have a HNC/BSC in clinical physiology / MSc in Clinical science (cardiac) or equivalent.
- be able to provide a high quality cardiac investigations service with specialist knowledge and experience in one or more areas.
- be proficient in the following cardiology investigations: echocardiography, Physiologist lead exercise testing, pacemaker and ICD follow up clinics and technical support at permanent pacemaker and ICD implants, and undertake cardiac catheterisation procedures
- participate in one of our out of hours services (Pacing On call, PPCI on call or weekend echo provision)
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