Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist, CRM

1. To work independently as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of CRM devices and invasive procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
2. To actively contribute to service developments and expansion.
3. To manage a team of Cardiac Physiologists, participate in appraisals and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
4. Ensure relevant accreditation is maintained for self and team

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

• Have significant experience working independently as a band 7 specialist practitioner in CRM and Cath lab procedures and techniques.
• To provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
• To provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with Operational Procedures/national guidelines.
• To work across all sites as required, managing the workload for your designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximized capacity and robust service delivery.
• To ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
• To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in Audits, Capacity and Demand planning and supporting business case developments.
• Experienced in CP led services and how the implementation of such services would be introduced to UHCW, to drive efficiencies and meet capacity needs.
• To manage a team of cardiac physiologists, participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives, including the required attendance of national and departmental meetings and nationally accredited courses.
• Ensure full BHRS/IBHRE accreditation is maintained for self and team.
• Undertake further training as required for both professional development and service provision and be actively involved in clinical governance of service and service development.
• To manage financial budget and ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained, to ensure effective utilization of resources and continual service delivery.
• To support the Cardiology Operational Management Team in development and adherence of protocols and procedure guidelines, to ensure compliance with Trust/Operational requirements.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.