Job summary
The Royal Free NHS trusts consist of four hospitals providing world class service to its patients in North London and beyond. This post will be based at North Middlesex hospital.

The North Middlesex Hospital cardiology department offers a range of invasive and non invasive investigations. There is a cath lab that offers pacemaker implantation, ILRs and angiography service. There is physiologist led a cardiac device follow up service supported by our 3 EP/CRM consultants.

The post holder will be an invasive / devices accredited highly specialised cardiac physiologist, independently performing and reporting to BHRS standards at Advance Specialist level in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM). Applicants must hold full accreditation with BHRS or equivalent and have relevant experience at a senior cardiac physiologist level.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver physiologist led cardiac devices follow up clinics
• Deliver Physiologist-led remote clinics
• Implantation of cardiac devices- pacemakers, ILRs
• Working autonomously in the cardiology cath-lab
• Familiar with all non-invasive procedures with good ECG interpretation skills
• Support junior staff in the department
• Participate in the education programme

About us
The Royal Free NHS trusts consist of four hospitals providing world class service to its patients in North London and beyond. This post will be based at North Middlesex hospital.

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life.

Job responsibilities

• Involved both in non-invasive and invasive procedures within the centre.
• To provide training and advice for other staff and trainees within non-invasive cardiology to help and maintain an efficient, professional and patient cantered service
• To ensure adequate monitoring of patients during CRM and angiography procedures.
• Assist in the delivery of remote pacing and implantable loop recorder remote clinics.
• To analyse and report investigations acting appropriately in the event of significant adverse findings.
• To treat all patients with respect and understanding and ensure the comfort and satisfaction, as far as possible, of all patients attending or communicating with the Department.
• To offer specialist advice and guidance to consultants leading the case in the field of CRM
• To be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day care and quality assurance of any equipment used.
• To have responsibility for providing letters/reports relating to CRM in a timely and appropriate way.
• To keep up to date with advances in CRM and implement advances in service provision as and when appropriate.

Education & Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in cardiac physioloy of equivalent
• BHRS accreditation or equivalent
• AHSC Registered
• LS/ALS Resuscitation certified

Desirable

• Masters in Cardiac Science

Personal attributes
Essential

• Able to work under own initiative and without direct supervision within responsibilities of role.
• Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers.
• Aligns with Trust values

Desirable

• Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work.

Experience
Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in CRM
• Carry out and take responsibility for the full range of Cardiac Investigations to advanced level and be able to provide detailed clinical reports.
• Detailed knowledge of all invasive techniques including highly specialised procedures e.g. devices implantation/follow-up or advanced PCI.
• Understand and interpret routine and advanced specialist Cardiac Investigation results and analyse clinical data

Desirable

• 2 years of Band 6 experience or equivalent

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge and up to date physiologist practice with evidence of critical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and non -verbal communication skills
• Ability to actively listen to and hear peoples issues and concerns.
• Ability to communicate difficult, complex and contentious information in a way that is heard and understood
• Demonstrates sound understanding of personal and professional accountability. Able to manage own and others' workload within a framework of competing priorities

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).