Overview

Band 7 - Plus 12.5% RRP and HCAAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the friendly and supportive Cardiology team at West Herts.A wide range of procedures are performed in the two recently refurbished catheter laboratories, including PCI and PPCI, pressure wire studies, IVUS/OCT imaging and orbital atherectomy. Coroventis physiological studies to assess the microcirculation, complex CIED implantation (including LBBAP), conventional and 3-D mapping EP studies and ablation.The Cardiac Devices Clinic provides an extensive CIED follow-up service for all devices and includes a well-established remote follow-up service. The department supports flexible working and gives physiologists the opportunity to work from home.Depending on previous experience, there will be opportunities to support the coronary intervention, EP and CIED implant services in the cath lab and lead CIED follow-up outpatient clinics.Extended working hours may be required during cath lab rotations. The post holder will be primarily based at Watford with rotations at St Albans and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals to cover outpatient activities.This is a fixed term contract ending on 22/06/2026Main duties of the job

The post-holder is expected to use their experience and knowledge to provide a highly professional standard of care. The successful candidate will have a BSc in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent, and be expected to have a level of skill and autonomy appropriate to the Band 7 level.The successful candidate will have experience leading brady and complex device implant and follow-up and/or experience performing conventional and 3-D mapping EP cases as independently. BHRS Devices and/or EP certification, or recognised equivalent, is essential.Independent invasive technical expertise will be expected during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab cases, including acquisition of haemodynamic data for left and right heart studies, PCI, PPCI and IABP setup and monitoring. Operation of IVUS and OCT systems with skilled image interpretation are required. The successful candidate will contribute to service improvements, departmental audits, clinical governance and quality assurance. Active involvement in the personal and professional development of other cardiac physiologists and assistant cardiac practitioners is expected.About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.Additional information: We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.Person Specification

Education and qualifications: EssentialBSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalentCurrent ILSBHRS Devices/EP certification or recognised equivalentEvidence of recent CPDDesirableRCCP/AHCS registrationManagement/leadership qualificationKnowledge: EssentialAdvanced knowledge of practical and interpretational electrocardiographyComprehensive knowledge of clinical pathologies, cardiac anatomy, and cardiac conditionsEvidence of knowledge of all non-invasive cardiology investigationsExperience: EssentialExperience leading brady and complex device implant and follow-up and/or experience performing conventional and 3-D mapping EP cases in the lead physiologist roleExperience working independently during left and right studies, PCI, PPCI and IABP setup and monitoringOther information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available in official guidance.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.Employer details

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustWatford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB

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