Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Maternity Cover

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the guidance of the Principle Cardiac Physiologist the post holder is expected to provide a high level of technical and leadership ability becoming a key member of the Cardiac Physiology team. The post holder will use their expertise and knowledge to provide a high level of patient care whilst upholding and influencing professional and trust values.

The post holder will be expected to work within the lines of the Good Scientific Practice (GSP) guidelines, keeping the patient as their main focus throughout any decision making process. They will be an independent decision maker, responsible and accountable and work with honesty and integrity.

The post holder will be highly specialised in invasive cardiology (specifically CRM) and must hold appropriate certification with the BHRS, IBHRE or EHRA.

Key areas of focus will be:

Diagnostic and interventional angiography, including PPCI, IABP, IVUS and OCT

All areas of pacing and complex device implant and follow up including brady, ICD, CRT-P/D and SICD

Contribute to the educational needs of the team; identifying educational needs and delivering appropriate training, mentorship and support

Communicate and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary professional team

Honouring the standards laid out in the Academy for Healthcare Science Good Scientific Standards Practice

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The post holder must hold a B.Sc. or equivalent in Clinical Cardiac Physiology

The successful post holder must have proven Cardiology experience at a senior level (Band 6 or 7)

The post holder should have evidence of continuing professional development within their field of expertise

A specialist knowledge of CRM is essential and the post holder must be BHRS, IBHRE or EHRA accredited

The post holder should be voluntarily state registered with the RCCP and / or have begun their STP equivalence application

The post holder must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

MAIN DUTIES

Clinical

To be clinically proficient in a range of clinical and scientific investigations and treatments for patients with a broad range of pathologies

To be able to perform as well as interpret and report a range of cardiology investigations and act upon the results

The post holder must work within the guidelines set out by the clinic/hospital protocols

Provide standardised technical and professional CRM device reports

Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements involving complicated facts and situations that directly impact the patient and/or Cardiac Physiology team

To respond autonomously to unexpected clinical emergencies and technical situations, displaying efficient problem solving initiative

Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording and arranging maintenance and calibration when appropriate

To liaise effectively with the team and the Principle Cardiac Physiologist to ensure that all national and local guidelines and policies are up-to-date and relevant to the current clinical and technical practice

Provide excellent technical support for the implantation of simple and complex cardiac device implants with patient focus driving device and lead selection

The post holder must be up-to-date with relevant publications and their impact on current practice including their relevance to CRM patient/device selection and programming

Perform CRM device follow up, troubleshooting and optimisation

Identifying, responding and reporting any device/leads issues to the appropriate Consultant, manufacturer or to the MHRA

The post holder will be competent at leading complex device clinics and able to interpret and seek appropriate levels of support regarding any issues that may arise

The post holder will be adaptable and able to work in other areas of technical cardiology as required to ensure a smooth running department

To be competent in the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest situations using basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technique and follow appropriate protocols in line with the ILS guidance

To communicate with clarity and sensitivity to a broad range of patient groups showing empathy and emotional support when required

To respond appropriately to any patient complaints in a timely manner and in line with Trust policy

The post holder will support the individual patient and family members and provide clear and factual explanations of investigations and outcomes as required

Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times

Uphold standards for health and safety procedures

Ensure that patient safety and experience and effectiveness of the service is maximised

Must be able to independently plan and prioritise workload

Able to delegate tasks appropriately and utilise the team to the optimum efficiency

Education, Training and Leadership

To provide effective clinical and educational leadership to all members of the team

The post holder will supervise junior members of the team and be actively involved in the education and assessment of PTP/STP students

Identify education needs within the department and arrange/deliver appropriate training where required and communicate such areas of need to the Principle Cardiac Physiologist

Promote a learning environment within the department by supervising junior members of the team and giving structured feedback as required

Create a working environment which is conducive to the acquisition of further knowledge and skills

Provide mentorship and leadership to junior members of the team

Attend and contribute at departmental meetings

Provide in-house formal and informal training sessions for junior physiologists, students and other technical and medical staff supporting their professional development and performance

To self-manage mandatory and continuing professional development training requirements including ILS

To participate with peers and managers in the on-going development of the Cardiac Physiology service

To contribute at a senior level to the departmental organisation and development by objective assessment and monitoring of services and implementation of new care pathways in collaboration with the Invasive Cardiology Lead

Under the guidance of the head of Invasive Cardiology, be able to reflect on one’s own practice, and identify training and development needs in line with the IPR policy

The post holder must at all times be able to demonstrate an awareness of changing trends and practices within Cardiology

Help to create and maintain positive working relationships within the team and other departments

Ensure the promotion of safety, well-being and interests of the patients, staff and visitors

To be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and to be an effective role model

To attend leadership and management courses as required

To take necessary actions to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence and maintain CPD records

Participate in clinical governance activities and wherever possible ensure practice is research based

To ensure good communication with all groups of staff to ensure correct and efficient dissemination of information and maintain effective links with all other disciplines, wards and departments within the Trust

To attend internal and external meetings as a professional Cardiac Physiology representative for Northampton General and behave appropriately whilst representing the Trust and the profession as a whole

Present at study days, conferences or meetings as requested

Management

To report equipment and environmental problems to the Principle Cardiac Physiologist

To deputise to the Principle Cardiac Physiologist as required

To understand basic budgetary matters and relate this to patient care

To use resources in a cost effective way under the direction of the department management team

To liaise with the Administration and Performance Manager to ensure that administration staff have clear guidance and support and are appropriately scheduling appointments and procedures in line with the Trusts procedures and waiting time targets

The post holder will work to ensure that patients are seen within the target waiting times specified by local and national guidelines

Assist with the process of adequately stocking the department; ensuring orders of supplies and stock are made in line with Trust processes

To attend meetings as directed and feedback information as appropriate

To assist with the process of formulating new policies and procedures relating to service provision

The post holder is to participate fully in quality assurance initiatives with particular emphasis on ‘Customer first approach’

Be aware of the Trust’s disciplinary and grievance procedures

To uphold and maintain information security in line with the Northampton General Hospital policy

To work in accordance with the National Service Framework and white papers

Research/Innovation and Service Improvement

Initiate and participate in clinical audit to improve quality of service

Identify areas for investigation/audit for PTP/STP trainee projects

To assist and support research studies and registries and remain compliant within the study guidelines and Good Clinical Practice protocols

Be actively involved in the collection and interpretation of departmental statistics and offer service improvement suggestions based on the findings

To implement research based practice and evidence based best practices

Provide innovative ideas on service improvement and participate in attaining these

To be actively involved in monitoring the quality of the service provided

Be involved in the creation, development and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols

Encourage knowledge of, and adherence to, new policies and protocols

Comment on, advise and give feedback on new policies and protocols

Perform quality assurance process and outcome audits relevant to Invasive Cardiology