Chief Physiologist, Rhythm Management *Incentives Available* inNorwich inNorwich PUBLISHED
FRI 1 NOV 2024
The position offers a full-time schedule with a commitment to an on-call rota, alongside potential part-time options. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering good relationships within the multi-disciplinary team, managing staff performance and development, and ensuring compliance with training and Trust policies. An attractive welcome bonus of £3000 and a relocation package up to £8000 are available for eligible candidates.
***A £3000 welcome bonus and relocation package up to £8000 is available to eligible candidates, terms and conditions apply.***
#TeamNNUH are recruiting for Specialist CRM/EP Cardiac Physiologists to join our busy team in Technical Cardiology.
As a result of a recent £15 million spend on our Interventional Radiology Unit (IRU) and a completerefurbishment of the Cardiac catheter labs; the department is going from strength to strength. Andwe are seeking dedicated individuals to join us, who have the ability to communicate in apersonable, approachable and respectful manner to staff and patients.
As a department, people are at the heart of what we do. Working within our dedicated Cardiac Cathlabs, within Cardiology Outpatients, you will work as part of a team which delivered over 1250 deviceimplants last year. This makes us one of the biggest implant centres in the country! Workingalongside our Specialist Physiologists and a team of 24 Consultant Cardiologists, you will play apivotal role in the care of our patients.
As part of our busy team, working in the 6th largest acute hospital Trust in the UK, you will haveplenty of opportunities for continuous development and learning, as well as the support of the Trustand your departmentm with career progression.
This is an exciting opportunity to come and join us and be part of a department which... deliverssome of the most advanced Cardiology services in the country!
Have you recently completed your STP? Are you a Band 6 looking for the next move? Are you BHRS/IBHREaccredited (or in the process of?)
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join us and be an integral part of the CRM / EP team. You should be confident, reliable, forward thinking and willing to work flexibly.
The CRM service is well established; including Brady, ILR, CRTD, ICD, SICD, Micra and CSP implants andfollow-ups. This is provided by 7 Cardiologists and 10 Physiologists
We performed about 1250 device implants in the last year, making us one of the biggest implanting centresin the UK. We currently have >4000 devices and ILRs remotely monitored, using 3 of the device manufacturerssystems. We also offer outreach follow up clinics to one of our surrounding DGHs.
We have a rapidly increasing EP service in operation, performing a full range of diagnostic EP studies andablation; including complex EP.
We have a busy inpatient workload providing support and trouble shooting in a busy ED and all servicesthroughout the Trust.
You must have experience working as a band 6 in CRM; and either have or be working towards accreditation in Devices and/or Electrophysiology.
37.5hrs p/week, but would consider part time hours. Commitment to on-call rota for CRM only - currentlyaiming for 1 in 13 on a rotational basis. There is a rotational weekend working commitment as we are workingtowards 7 day working.
About us
- To provide clinical and leadership support, to all Rhythm management colleagues
- To act as a resource for support and guidance of Cardiology staff and at Trust level, as required.
- Assist in the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the directorate.
- Implement and work to Trust and Directorate, evidence based, procedures, policies and guidelines
- Work closely with the Lead Physiologist Rhythm Manager to promote good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Assist in the management of staff performance and development through a process of appraisal, which should include a cycle of constructive performance review and the establishment of a relevant personal development plan.
- Monitor and manage staff sickness and absence.
- Ensure all staff complete the relevant training and statutory updating regarding mandatory training, i.e.COSHH, Health & Safety, Infection Control, Resuscitation, Moving and handling, Fire lecture and Occupational Health.
- Identify and report performance issues in accordance with Trust policy
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust in professional and public settings.
- To comply with the patients complaints procedure of the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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