Lead Physiologist Cardiac Rhythm Management (Device Implants )NHS
Job summary
The ideal candidate will be a motivated cardiac physiologist with advanced CRM knowledge, strong clinical skills, experience managing and developing staff, and a commitment to service improvement and professional education. Key Responsibilities
- Lead the cardiac science component of the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) implant service.
- Support the development and improvement of the CRM service.
- Provide line management and supervision of staff.
- Lead and support training and education within the department.
- Perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic investigations.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified and experienced Cardiac Physiologist.
- Proven expertise in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), including implant services.
- Competence in performing a full range of cardiac diagnostic tests.
- Ability to deliver, facilitate, and support training for colleagues and trainees.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the lead physiologist for Cath Lab to ensure the device implant service is efficiently integrated within the Cath labs.
The post holder will become competent in physiologist led reveal LINQ implantation
To manage the operation and staff of a designated area within the Cardiac Diagnostic Department.
To assist the departmental Manager in designated management aspects of the department plus deputise in their absence.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring continued service delivery of this specialism with adherence to national, international, and local best practice.
Responsible for identifying, advising, and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on best practice guidelines
Job description
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The post holder will be responsible for ensuring continued service delivery of this specialism with adherence to national, international, and local best practice.
Responsible for identifying, advising, and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on best practice guidelines
The post holder, along with the Lead Physiologist for CRM follow up, will be responsible for devising and implementing training plans in this field, ensuring all Cardiac Physiology staff involved in the service are competent to practice independently. They will also be responsible for the ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) of competent staff through education, peer review and staff appraisal.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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