We are seeking a suitably qualified Cardiac Physiologist to join our team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust. We are a very active department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of multi-skilled cardiac physiologists as our Invasive services expand.
We have a busy Pacemaker/ICD implant and follow-up service. The post holder will still benefit from the opportunity to rotate through all aspects of the department. We are the leading implant centre in Surrey for ICDs and CRTs with an extensive remotely-monitored patient population. The post holder will also rotate for our 24/7 PPCI service.
Applicants should have an extensive bradycardia and complex pacing post qualification experience including remote monitoring and FSN management. BSc in Clinical Physiology/ HTEC MPPM (or equivalent) and RCCP registration is desirable. Extensive knowledge and experience in invasive techniques are essential. Further post-graduate learning for CRM is also essential (HRUK/IBHRE). Successful applicants would be expected to potentially rotate across both sites.
Visits to the department are encouraged. For an informal visit or further information please contact either 01932 722530 or asp-tr.clinical.measurements@nhs.net
To provide clinical management, education and support in cardiac
rhythm management service, working alongside other physiologist

leads to ensure delivery of a quality clinical service.

• To undertake, supervise, and teach at a high level with simple and

complex Pacing/ICD/CRT implants as well as an expectation to

support PCI and diagnostic angiography.

• To demonstrate competency in CRM implants including complex

devices and autonomous on CRM follow-ups

• To maintain a progressive learning environment within invasive

cardiology ensuring the development of all

• To work within a 24/7 PPCI service and work weekends on a

rotational basis on-call.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
On-site Nurseries
On-site staff cafes
On-site parking
Support in career development
Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

EDUCATIONAL:

• To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development,
  identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Operational

Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist

• To maintain professional accreditation through appropriate Continuous Professional and

Personal Development.

• To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date.
• To participate in the training and development of local competencies of junior staff within the

department.

• To actively maintain a progressive learning environment for all grades and disciplines of staff

within the area of responsibility.

• To support a rigorous training programme within the department ensuring all physiologists

attain state registration.

and transferring this knowledge to staff within one’s area of responsibility.

• To assist with research studies as required.
• To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.
• To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, a

• To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring
  service, related actions on field safety notices (FSN’s) and technical invasive cardiology
  service and assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within diagnostics

and the angiography suite.

• To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac

procedures (invasive and non-invasive).

• To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload

where appropriate.

• To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining

control and requesting assistance as necessary.

• To be responsible for identifying equipment faults and directly resolve fault issues by

reporting them in a timely manner.

• To provide first line interpretation and full technical reports of individual tests performed whilst

reviewing/assisting with the reporting of studies performed by junior staff members.

• To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice

and transferring this knowledge to staff within one’s area of responsibility.

• To assist with research studies as required.
• To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.
• To undertake service provision and/or training in other areas of Clinical Physiology, as

required.

• To participate in the 24/7 on-call service provided by the Clinical Physiology department, as

required.