Lead Cardiac Physiologist
7 months ago
We have an exciting opportunity to offer our first Lead Cardiac Physiologist Advanced Practitioner role in Cardiac Rhythm Management and Cath Lab integrating advanced clinical skills with leadership and management skills and responsibilities.
With these skills the successful applicant will take the lead in embedding a patient first approach and culture aligned to the Trust's mission and values, working with the Teams to deliver a high quality CRM/Lab service across two sites. They will be responsible for working with the Head of Service in implementing and aligning process and protocols across services as well as quality assurance, service transformation and education/training.
To work autonomously as lead Cardiac Physiologist in Cardiac Rhythm Management and Invasive Cardiology. To lead the CRM/Lab area of Cardiac Physiology services, ensuring provision of research based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.
To assist in leading the Cardiac Physiology workforce across both Worthing and St.Richard’s sites, deputising for the Head of Service when required.
To undertake, supervise and teach highly complex cardiac clinical physiology procedures working to the standards set by the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS), Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS) and also the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). To provide leadership and direction for the specialist cardiac physiology service within the Lab and Pacing Departments and the wider Cardiac Department.
To undertake specialist research in invasive and non-invasive Cardiology. To be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, research and audit of clinical services.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Communication
Communicate sensitively with patients and carers at all times, understanding that the level of co-operation may be compromised by illness, disability, age etc
Develop networks and liaise with other hospital professional groups and outside agencies as required on behalf of the department.
Manage and deal with complex, sensitive, confidential and continuous information.
Liaise with staff and managers over a range of issues.
Service Delivery and Improvement
To provide a Physiology led echocardiography service.
To provide Physiology led outpatient clinics specifically focused on echocardiography follow-up supported by the wider Cardiology Team
Liaise with Consultant Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons and the wider clinical team to ensure correct treatment pathways
Provide expert clinical/technical advice and input into all areas of the analysis and reporting of highly advanced echocardiography procedures, including:
Transthoracic Echocardiography, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography, Exercise Echocardiography and Bubble/Contrast Echocardiography
Act as a highly expert clinical specialist, maintaining the highest possible standards of technical competency in the provision of all procedures undertaken and to be a visible and accessible presence to all Cardiac Physiologists, giving expert professional advice where required.
Provide advanced level of clinical expertise in all cardiac investigations, following current local and national guidelines, interpreting the results and taking an appropriate course of action
Provide specialised diagnostic reports to the appropriate level and highlight any urgent problems
Be responsible for discipline and standards of technical competency in the provision of all echocardiography services
Respond quickly to emergency situations, identifying when deviation from protocol or clinical intervention is indicated
Ensure protocols
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