Chief Cardiac Physiologist (EP) – Chertsey

• Partner Org: Ashford & St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation Trust
• Overview

We are seeking a suitably qualified Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust.

We are a very active department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of multi‑skilled cardiac physiologists.

The successful applicant will be influential in the direction of the department and development of the EP services that we provide; we are the leading centre in Surrey for Electrophysiology studies and ablation.

The applicant will be participating in 24/7 PPCI service.

Applicants should have extensive experience in invasive and non‑invasive cardiology, and be specialised in Electrophysiology & Cardiac Rhythm Management.

The post holder will still benefit from the opportunity to rotate through all aspects of the department as EP lists run two to three days each week.

The department offers a wide range of invasive and non‑invasive investigations, including echocardiography, physiologist‑led exercise testing, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring and event recording.

We have a busy Pacemaker/ICD implant and follow‑up service; we are the leading implant centre in Surrey for ICDs and CRTs with an extensive remotely‑monitored patient population.

Visits to the department are encouraged.

We are particularly interested in those with experience in EPS/ablation techniques and complex device implantation.

For an informal visit or further information please contact either 01932 722530 or asp-tr. clinical. measurements@nhs. net.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical and administrative support in the EP service, working alongside other physiologist leads to ensure delivery of a quality clinical service.
• To undertake, supervise, and teach at a high level with simple and complex Pacing/ICD/CRT implants and Electrophysiology Studies/RF Ablation, as well as an expectation to support PCI and diagnostic angiography.
• To maintain a progressive learning environment within invasive cardiology ensuring the development of all.
• To work within a 24/7 PPCI service and work weekends on a rotational basis on‑call.
• Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North‑West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country.

There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH.

We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre.

We want to create a state‑of‑the‑art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On‑site Nurseries
• On‑site staff cafes
• On‑site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
• Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

• To maintain standards of technical competency in EP and in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures (invasive and non‑invasive).
• To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
• To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner.
• To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilst reviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members.
• To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge to staff within one’s area of responsibility.
• To assist with research studies as required.
• To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.
• To participate in the 24/7 on‑call PPCI service provided by the Clinical Measurements.

Managerial

• To take responsibility for day to day running of the EP service including stock management and ordering, and to ensure that staff are aware of the economical use of supplies.
• To ensure that all data entered on the invasive (EP and pacing) database is timely and accurate and that statistical records and audits are produced when required.
• To deputise for the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist when necessary for management of the department.
• To be responsible for the management of junior cardiac physiology personnel.
• To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the invasive service.
• To work with the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist to ensure procedures are in place to achieve Government targets in Cardiac Physiology services.
• To assist in the development of protocols, guidelines, and policies within the department.

To implement local policies and guidelines and ensure these are adhered to at all times and ensure these incorporate current professional recommendations and evidence based practice.

• To work in accordance with standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences and Technology (SCST) and the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).
• To be familiar with the use of Solus, Cerner Millenium and any other computerised systems integral to the running of the department.
• To manage own time to achieve a balance between clinical and administrative duties.
• To assist with the recruitment and retention of staff within the Clinical Measurements Department.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies.
• Communication with manufacturers/suppliers regarding stock and/or equipment management.
• To authorise agency/overtime/sickness in line with local policies.

Personnel

• To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times.
• To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Cardiac Physiology, as required.
• To supervise the training, development and appraisal of professional competence of all staff within one’s area of responsibility.
• To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between all levels of staff and disciplines.
• Contribute to and actively participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents and accidents.

Educational

• To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist.
• To maintain professional accreditation through appropriate Continuous Professional and Personal Development.
• To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date.
• To participate in the training and development of local competencies of junior staff within the department.
• To actively maintain a progressive learning environment for all grades and disciplines of staff within the area of responsibility.
• To support a rigorous training programme within the department ensuring all physiologists attain state registration.

Administration

• To register patient attendances on the department’s Solus database.
• To book appointments onto Solus, facilitating patient choice.
• To be familiar with Cerner Millenium to track patient progression, case notes, and patient demographic and episode details.
• To order portering services on the Cerner Millenium to facilitate movement of patients and/or equipment.
• To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors.
• To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department.
• To be cost‑effective in the use of equipment and resources.
• To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as per patient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Operations Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies.
• To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students at all times.
• To undertake training in other areas of Cardiac Physiology, as required.
• To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially booked onto the database.
• To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
• Intermediate Life Support Skills
• IBHRE in EP or BHRS or Equivalent

Desirable criteria (Qualifications)

• BHRS or IBHRE in Devices
• RCCP registration or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience with RF and cryo‑ablation therapy
• Extensive experience in physiological investigations including cover for 24/7 PPCI service
• Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in PCI, simple and complex device implants
• Demonstrate competency in supporting ILR/pacemaker/ICD and CRT implantation and follow up, and invasive techniques
• Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow‑up

Desirable criteria (Experience)

• Experience with 3D mapping system
• Staff management
• Experience of stock control
• Other requirements

Essential criteria (Other)

• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to wear lead apron
• Ability to work cross‑site
• Ability to work extended working hours
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