Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist into our Arrhythmia (CRM, Ambulatory, ETT, Tilt, ILR) and Interventional Cardiology (Cath Lab) team.

The post would also suit experienced Cardiac Physiologists who are looking to further develop their Arrhythmia and Interventional Cardiology skills.

Salary would be adjusted dependent on qualifications and experience.

This is a fixed term post. Applicants will need to demonstrate proven competency.

Main duties of the job
The main duties of this post includes:

• Working in the cardiac catheter lab, with involvement in angiograms and PCI procedures. You would also be expected to participate in the Primary PCI on call service.
• Ambulatory analysis
• ETT's
• Tilt tests
• Participating in CRM follow up and implants
• ILR follow up

About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of the main responsibilities for this role.

• Provide specialist physiological support during cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiology procedures in the Cath Lab.
• Deliver specialist cardiac diagnostic testing, including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance testing, tilt table testing and ILR services.
• Analyse and interpret complex cardiac investigations, producing accurate clinical reports and escalating significant findings appropriately.
• Support cardiac rhythm management services, including pacemaker, ICD and CRT implantation and follow-up clinics.
• Deliver high-quality patient care, education and support while working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in emergency and Primary PCI on-call services, quality improvement, audit, staff training and service development.

This is an exciting time to join our team, as we have expanded and improved our services. We are now a three site department, City and Sandwell Health Campuses and the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, where our third catheter lab has recently opened, bringing together all acute services onto one site.

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or BTEC/HTEC/HND in MPPM /DipHE in clinical physiology with significant clinical experience (equivalent to BSc)
• ASCST parts 1 and 2 professional qualifications or equivalent

Desirable

• Valid RCCP registration
• BHRS accreditation

Experience
Essential

• Significant clinical experience post qualification
• Documented evidence of training and competence in specialised investigations enabling unsupervised work

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.

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.