Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Competently undertakes the role of Specialist led in either Echocardiography or Cardiac Rhythm management. Competently performs pacemaker checks on VVI and DDD pacemakers, producing a follow up report in line with BRHS (British Heart rhythm Society) standards. Competent in performing CRTP, CRTD and IICD checks and providing a follow up report in line with BRHS guidelines. Confidence in trouble shooting the range of devices. Able to demonstrate expertise in pacemaker and device implantation, to include Bradycardia, CRT and CRTD/ICD devices. Competent in-Home monitoring of bradycardia and tachycardia devices in a variety of manufacturers. Can deactivate ICDs in the settings of theatres, Radiotherapy and the Mortuary, also in the community setting when required. Can attend MRI scans and appropriately monitor and programme pacemakers or devices. Would be able to take part in the ICD on call team in the future. Clinical measurement during EPS Studies to include setting up and monitoring complex equipment. Involving the series of intra-cardiac catheters for SVT/Atrial Flutter/3D mapping and AF ablations. Competent in Reveal (ILR) follow up. To be expert in complex invasive procedures to include the calibration, set up of equipment and full analysis of results. Haemodynamic monitoring during Cardiac Catheters and PCI, expectation to confidently support the 24/7 on-call rota and weekend rota for inpatient work. Competent in performing a 2D Echocardiogram and producing an Echocardiogram report to BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) minimum dataset standards. Able to demonstrate expertise in the application of advanced procedures and techniques which consist of Contrast Echo, Stress Echo, Pulmonary Hypertension, 3D Echo with some understanding of adult congenital heart disease. Expert in the analysis of 24-hour ambulatory monitoring. Lead role in Exercise testing. Expert in ECG interpretation Have or working towards professional registration. Management and leadership. Provide clinical expertise and leadership to relevant staff within and outside PHT, in order to inform service provision or development. Participates in the role of either Echo or Pacing Coordinator for a rostered session depending on area of expertise. Demonstrate awareness of national and local guidelines relating to speciality. Active participation in leading, audit, quality control, including the IQIPS departmental accreditation process. Act as assessor for students on the Practitioner and Scientist training programmes. For further details please refer to attached Job Description