Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist - Rhythm Management

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Cardiac Physiologists to join this NHS Trust's Cardiology team as Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiac Rhythm Management, at their large Teaching Hospital site based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

This is a Band 7 AfC post with an additional 12.5% enhancement, although there is an opportunity to be appointed at a Band 6 post and be supported through competencies to Band 7.

international applicants may be considered subject to meeting the person requirements, as below.

The Team/Department:

This is a close-knit team, comprising a Band 8 Manager, four Band 7 Physiologists (including this post), two band 6's, three Band 5's including apprentices.

The Department has two dedicated Cath Labs and a Pacing Service

They cover all aspects of invasive cardiology including conduction pacing and biventricular pacing, seeing over 2,500 pacemaker patients every year.

Key Responsibilities

- Overseeing and supporting a busy pacing clinic, managing approximately 300 face-to-face appointments and 1,000 remote follow-ups each month for loops, brady, and complex devices.

- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to perform 700 PCI procedures and 250 Primary PCI procedures annually.

- Supporting the implantation of around 300 devices each year.

Person Requirements:

Degree-qualified Cardiac Physiologist

Substantial post qualification Cardiac Physiologist experience including ICDs and Biventricular pacemakers

Strong leadership and team building skills

Able to relate and communicate with staff at all levels and from different professions

Devices accreditation eg. IHBRE or HRUK/BSE

Member of Heart Rhythm Society, UK/BSE

This is one of the top three NHS hospital groups in the East of England for size, so you'll work with a great mix of patients and close working links with the University of Hertfordshire and the University of Cambridge.

Nominated by the Chief Nursing Officer for England, and NHS England, to be one of the first UK trusts to apply for the Pathway to Excellence programme creating a positive practice environment where our staff can excel.

In addition to full NHS Employee Benefits this role offers:

- A comprehensive induction program and a commitment to ongoing training, support and development in your career

- Certificate of Sponsorship, if required and subject to meeting criteria

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.