Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (Pacing and Cath Lab)

At Nuffield Healthwerelooking for an excellent communicator to join our Cardiac Unit. As part of the teamyoullenjoy the chance to help shape an outstanding patient experience. Bring your commitment to building the highest standards of care andwelloffer the ideal home for your career.

As aSpecialistCardiacPhysiologist at our Leeds Hospitalyoullhold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)hold a registration to RCCP/AHCS; demonstrateBHRS/IBHREDevicesAccreditationandhave atleast two years experience at highly specialistlevel postcompletion of devices accreditation.

The post holder will perform a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures. They willbe responsible forinterpreting resultsdelivering precise clinically relevant reports to support medical decision-making whilst supporting otherhealthcare professionalswhilstfostering clinical excellence across the team.

Main duties of the job

• Perform a broad range of procedures in the cardiac cath lab as part of the multidisciplinary team(MDT)including:diagnostic coronary angiography percutaneous coronary intervention right heart catheterisation and PFO/ASD closures. MonitoringECG and pressure tracings throughout promptly reporting any abnormalities/significant changes to the wider team.

• Support cardiac device implantsmonitoringECG and intra-cardiac signals to ensureaccuratelead placementpromptly reporting any abnormalities/significant changes.

• Lead cardiac device follow-up clinicsin line with BHRS guidelines clinical governance standards and local standard operating procedure.Assessdevice function battery statusmakeclinicallyappropriate programmingchanges optimisingdevice performance and battery longevityandmaintainaccuraterecords to support audit service improvement and governance.

• Ensure thatappropriate CardiacDevice stock is available for implantation procedures.

• Deliver high-quality testinginterpretinganalysisand reporting whereappropriate ofall non-invasive cardiology testsincluding:ECGsAmbulatory ECGsAmbulatory BPsExercise Tolerance Testswith all non-invasive testing beingperformed and reported in accordancetonational guidelines and local standard operating procedures.

• Timely andaccurateAmbulatory ECG analysisand reportingaccounts fora significant proportionof daily workload.

• Provideexpert clinical leadership and specialist technical guidance in the implantation and follow-up of cardiac devices serving the department and wider hospital.

• Act as a clinical role model promoting evidence-based best practice to enhance care quality for outpatients inpatients and surgical patients.

• Demonstrate advanced communication skills to support patients and families andfoster effective multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Maintain and advance clinical standards in CRM through ongoing trainingand CPD.

• Maintaining clear communication with the Clinical HOD andmonitoringdaily service deliveryrecommendingimprovementsand addressingclinical concerns promptly.

• Oversee stock control procedures including standing orders maintenance contracts and capital equipment procurement ensuring value and service quality.

• Contribute to the review and development of departmental and hospital-wide policies.

• Lead clinical auditsidentifyingtrends and implementing service improvements;participatein wider Nuffield audit programmes.

• Provide training mentorship and competency assessments for junior staff and other healthcare professionals.

• Uphold departmental quality systems including medical device management and maintenance and respond effectively to cardiology-specific MDAs/MHRAs.

• Contribute to the delivery of departmental workloads and deputise for theHODduring periods of absence.

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital.

Located in central Leeds our purpose-built hospital delivers exceptional care across complex surgeriesincluding cardiac spinal and weight losssupported by a Level 3 critical care unit. We also offer private healthcare specialties like orthopaedics mens and womens health sports injury and cosmetic surgery plus a physiotherapy department with full gym facilities for rehabilitation.

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We want you to love coming to work feeling healthy happy and valued. Thats why weve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here you can choose from a range of fitness lifestyle health and fitness wellbeing rewards such as free gym membership health assessments retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health we take care of whats important to you.

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