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About the Role:
This role requires a highly skilled and autonomous Clinical Cardiac Physiologist to provide specialist support in CRM device follow-up and implantation. The position demands proficiency in clinical judgment, and the ability to deliver expert guidance to colleagues, registrars, and consultants within the cardiology department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical and physiological advice to physiologist colleagues, specialist registrars, EP/CRM consultants, and the clinical lead of EP.
- Set and maintain standards for CRM implants, ensuring adherence to current professional recommendations and evidence-based practice.
- Keep abreast of developments in implantable device technology across multiple manufacturers and disseminate new information to staff.
- Comply with national and international guidelines (BHRS, HRS, EHRA, NICE, ESC, SCST) and local clinical guidelines.
- Ensure seamless CRM device service interface with other implantation and follow-up centres, facilitating patient record exchange.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with local and national standards.
- Participate in routine and advanced clinical investigations and procedures, including on-call responsibilities for primary angioplasty and emergency arrhythmia pathway.
- Deliver training, mentorship, and supervision to cardiac physiologists and participate in the training of PTP and STP students.
- Maintain and develop the local clinical physiologist training program.
- Identify training needs for staff, trainees, apprentices, and patients and deliver targeted teaching and training.
- Identify suitable projects for PTP/STP trainees.
- Attend relevant courses and conferences and identify appropriate courses for others.
- Participate in and deliver departmental seminars and scientific meetings.
- Contribute positively to the leadership of the clinical physiology staff and the smooth running of the department.
- Act as an independent decision-maker, responsible and accountable, supporting the Principal Cardiac Physiologists in their absence.
- Proactively minimise clinical risk to CRM patients and manage related clinical incidents, collaborating with principal physiologists and the clinical lead of EP.
- Assist the principal physiologist in coordinating the management of device patients subject to manufacturer advisories or recalls.
- Independently plan and prioritise workload across days/weeks; delegate tasks and utilise workforce efficiently.
- Monitor and respond to MHRA device alerts and field safety notices to maintain safety and compliance.
Skills and Expertise:
- Demonstrated expertise in CRM device implantation and follow-up.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with colleagues at various levels.
- Proficiency in managing patient care and clinical incidents.
- Knowledge of relevant national and international guidelines (BHRS, HRS, EHRA, NICE, ESC, SCST).
- Experience in training and mentoring.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage workload.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Why Join Us:
Join a leading healthcare facility that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation in clinical cardiac physiology. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and supportive team, whilst developing your expertise and leadership skills.