Bank Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Pacing)

We are seeking a highly motivated bank Cardiac Physiologist Specialised in Pacing to join our friendly and dynamic team providing high standards of care and support to patients at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital.

The post holder will support in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including inpatient Pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks pre and post-op Pacemaker/ICD/CRT programming pre and post-MRI scan Pacemaker programming and outpatient cardiac device clinic.

The successful candidate must independently write clinical reports following pacing addition physiologist clinical reports will be provided following ambulatory monitoring and ETT analysis.

Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line minutes from Central London our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice St Johns.

What would be my responsibilities

• To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including inpatient Pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks pre and post-op Pacemaker/ICD/CRT programming pre and post-MRI scan Pacemaker programming outpatient pacemaker clinic and remote monitoring.
• To perform Pacing Quality Audit Reports.
• To maintain high standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures.
• To effectively promptly and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
• To assist in the day-to-day management of procedures/workload/organisation within the department.
• To act as a role model for junior members of the team and to contribute to their development.
• To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team informing the relevant medical professionals when significant findings are diagnosed.
• To assist the Cardiologist in theatres with DC cardioversions.
• Ensure that the standard of work is maintained the Hospitals rating with the CQC and help the Hospital achieve an Outstanding rating.

Am I the right person

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• ILS
• RCCP registration (desirable)
• British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) accreditation or European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) accreditation or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) accreditation
• Experience with Medtronic Boston Scientific Biotroniks and St Jude Pacemaker programmers
• Experience as independent practitioner in cardiology investigations
• Experience of assisting in Pacemaker and Implantable Loop recorder implantation (desirable)
• 24 hour Holter analysis.
• Able to perform a wide range of non-invasive investigations independently.
• Understanding of cardiac procedures and techniques.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Leadership skills.
• Teaching skills.

Why apply for this role

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

When you become part of the HJE Family these are some of the benefits you will receive:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to 20000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• For employees joining us from the NHS we can provide continuation of your NHS pension

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.