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Job Summary

This role is designed for a competent professional to work towards proficiency in the implant and follow-up of cardiac devices, while utilizing their expertise to maintain high standards of care and contribute to the development of the cardiac physiology team.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and report a range of investigations undertaken indirectly for or directly with patients within a range of care settings in invasive procedures and arrhythmia management.
• Lead Physiologist for ETT, Tilt, and CSM testing.
• Assist with pacing clinics and perform brady PPM implantation with indirect supervision.
• Provide independent analysis of Holter recordings.
• Inform the Cardiologist urgently when a serious condition is diagnosed.
• Be competent in basic Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation technique and proficient in Intermediate Life Support.
• Initiate treatment and support Medical Staff during cardiac Resuscitation.

Education and Training

• Work within the guidelines set out by the clinic protocols.
• Working towards undertaking of BHRS/IBHRE.
• Be up to date with mandatory training (statutory and directorate specific).
• Assist in the facilitation of a learning environment, which is conducive to the acquisition of further knowledge and skills.
• Under the guidance of the Invasive Cardiology Manager, be able to reflect on one's own practice, and identify training and development needs in line with the IPR policy.
• Be aware of the trust's policies and procedures and ensure that these are carried out.

Communication and Teamwork

• Record patients in a database, participate in clinical audit to improve quality of service.
• Use specialist computer software such as Spacelabs, Novacor, Fysicon, and other software such as excel and word.
• Establish good working relationships with the entire multi-disciplinary team and act as a role model in order to instigate the best quality patient care.
• Communicate with clarity and sensitivity to a broad range of patient groups (children, adolescents, adults, the elderly) showing empathy and emotional support when required.

Management and Leadership

• Promote a learning environment in the department by supervising students, nurses, and junior doctors in routine tests.
• Conduct formal and informal training sessions for physiologists, healthcare scientist assistants, and other healthcare practitioners.
• Report equipment and environmental problems to the Cardiac Physiology Lead.
• Assist with the process of adequately stocking the department; ensuring orders of supplies and stock are made in line with trust processes.
• Assist with research studies, audits, and quality initiatives as appropriate.
• Assist with departmental administration, including but not limited to booking appointments, writing GP and consultant letters, and responding to patient queries.

Professional Development

• Work, as appropriate, with the Cardiac Physiology Lead, Heart Failure team, and other specialist nurses to ensure the highest quality of care to patients with CHD and heart failure.
• Implement research-based practice.
• Maintain accurate and legible patient records and prepare reports as required.
• Be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and be an effective role model.
• Be responsible for ensuring that reports and results processed by the post holder are recorded/stored safely and accurately.
• Take necessary actions to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in a cardiac environment. Experience with non-invasive Cardiology testing.
• Experience with invasive Cardiology procedures; PCI, Pacemaker implant, and follow-up.

Education, Training, and Qualifications

• Holds BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent education, training, or experience.
• RCCP or HCPC registration.

Skills

• Computer Skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Planning & organisational skills.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, motivated, and able to motivate others.
• Conscientious, hard working, reliable, and committed.
• Leadership skills.

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