Job summary
Senior Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiac Invasive Services
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Department at Barts Health NHS Trust. Based primarily at St Bartholomew's Hospital, the successful candidate will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology services, with cross-site working across the Trust as required. The role will involve supporting the day-to-day delivery of cardiac investigations and procedures, including cardiac catheter laboratory procedures, cardiac rhythm management pathways, device follow-up clinics and a range of non-invasive diagnostic tests. The successful applicant will also contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the training and supervision of junior staff and trainees. PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is recruiting for 3 roles (1 permanent full time role, 1 fixed term 12 months full time role and 1 fixed term 12 months part time(22.5 hours) role. The fixed term posts are for Maternity cover.

Main duties of the job
Applicants should be competent in non-invasive cardiac investigations and have experience working within a cardiac catheter laboratory environment. Experience in cardiac rhythm management, including pacemaker, ICD and CRT follow-up, would be advantageous. Candidates working towards independent practice in device therapies and BHRS accreditation are encouraged to apply. We are committed to supporting professional development and offer a strong culture of education, mentorship and clinical excellence. Opportunities are available to develop specialist skills, gain further qualifications and accreditations, attend national conferences, and participate in internal and external training programmes aligned to service needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and the ability to work effectively within a busy and evolving cardiology service. You will be expected to demonstrate the professionalism, leadership and clinical expertise appropriate to a senior role, while embracing opportunities for further development and career progression. If you are looking to advance your career within one of the largest and most innovative cardiology services in the UK, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities
Employees appointed to this role will be subject to Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service, including the applicable provisions for on-call duties and designated rest periods. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Cardiac Science or equivalent
• BHRS/IBHRE accreditation (working towards, in part or completed)
• Immediate Life Support

Desirable

• SCST/RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registration.
• IBHRE/BHRS/EHRA certification

Experience
Essential

• Experience across a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and intervention procedures
• Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff
• Experience of communicating directly with patients/carers and visitors

Desirable

• Experience in device implant and follow up
• Experience of training people
• Ability to perform a range of diagnostic tests and provide factual reports with minimum supervision

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of catheter lab procedures
• Knowledge of brady-pacemaker implant and follow up, Complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up
• Knowledge of implantable loop recorder implant, follow up and pathways
• Knowledge of ECG procedures, physiologist led exercise stress testing.

Desirable

• Basic EP knowledge
• High degree of knowledge in medical terminology.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to cope with a heavy workload
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines initiative
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of clinical staff and managers.

Desirable

• Experience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
• Ability to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
• Ability to exercise own judgement.
• Computer literate - proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.

Other
Essential

• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development.
• Reliable, polite and helpful.
• Punctual and an effective timekeeper.
• Willing to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
• Knowledge of the data protection act and understanding of patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge and understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact: Deputy Principal Cardiac Physiologist, Michael Sutton, michael.sutton1@nhs.net