Highly Specialised CRM Physiologist

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will have their BHRS accreditation or equivalent and be able to work independently in all areas of Cardiac Rhythm Management. As this is a senior role, the successful candidate will have managerial responsibilities within the service, as required, and will need to be actively involved in the training of junior cardiac physiologists and healthcare science students and apprentices. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent (e.g. have or be working towards BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation).

Desirable criteria

Professional Registration

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience as a post registration Cardiac Physiologist Experience in the implantation and follow-up of complex pacing and ICD devices to include Biventricular optimisation Will be an independent practitioner in all types of device implantation and follow up

Desirable criteria

Previous experience of clinical audit and appraisals.

Language

Essential criteria

Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Will be able to work as part of a team but be dynamic and self-motivated Willing to train junior members and other disciplines Model good behaviour and acceptable ways of communicating and challenge inacceptable behaviour Confident at liaising with medical staff/ technical/ nursing staff and managers