We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist into our Arrhythmia (CRM, Ambulatory, ETT, Tilt, ILR) and Interventional Cardiology (Cath Lab) team.
The post would also suit experienced Cardiac Physiologists who are looking to further develop their Arrhythmia and Interventional Cardiology skills.
Salary would be adjusted dependent on qualifications and experience.
This is a fixed term post. Applicants will need to demonstrate proven competency.
The main duties of this post includes:
Working in the cardiac catheter lab, with involvement in angiograms and PCI procedures. You would also be expected to participate in the Primary PCI on call service.
Ambulatory analysis
ETT’s
Tilt tests
Participating in CRM follow up and implants
ILR follow up
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of the main responsibilities for this role.
Provide specialist physiological support during cardiac catheterisation and interventional cardiology procedures in the Cath Lab.
Deliver specialist cardiac diagnostic testing, including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance testing, tilt table testing and ILR services.
Analyse and interpret complex cardiac investigations, producing accurate clinical reports and escalating significant findings appropriately.
Support cardiac rhythm management services, including pacemaker, ICD and CRT implantation and follow-up clinics.
Deliver high-quality patient care, education and support while working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in emergency and Primary PCI on-call services, quality improvement, audit, staff training and service development.
This is an exciting time to join our team, as we have expanded and improved our services. We are now a three site department, City and Sandwell Health Campuses and the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, where our third catheter lab has recently opened, bringing together all acute services onto one site.
