Job Description

Are you an experienced Cardiac Physiologist working independently in Invasive Cardiology? Would you like to be part of a dynamic, highly skilled, forward thinking team, working in the centre of London opposite the Houses of Parliament? We are looking to recruit a qualified Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead our Invasive Cardiac Physiology team.



This role is in receipt of short-term Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) of 5275. This supplementary payment will end on 31st March 2025, with standard consideration of annual renewal. You will be notified accordingly of any changes to this premium and receive the appropriate notice of the change, in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.



This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Cardiac Physiologist with excellent invasive Cath Lab skills to expand their practice in all areas of interventional and structural Cardiology and expand into a leadership and management role.



The individual will work within, and lead the physiologist team to provide support for all cardiac catheter procedures including on-call 24/7 Primary angioplasty in acute MI (PAMI) service.



We frequently manage patients with congenital heart disease and inherited cardiac conditions and work closely with our colleagues at the Evelina children's hospital, which offers another dimension to cardiac rhythm management.



We are part of an expert Cardiovascular Department working with world renowned Consultants involved in cutting edge techniques and research programmes as part of 'Kings Health Partners', one of only 5 academic health science centres within the UK, in which physiologists are fully integrated.



At Guys and St Thomas' we strongly Promote Good Clinical Practice and Quality Assurance, and this is endorsed by supporting staff through the HCPC equivalence process, as well as the HSST program, which we currently have staff members completing.



The Cardiovascular department is based on both the Guys' and St. Thomas' Hospitals sites. We provide a full range of cardiac diagnostic services and investigations expected of a large tertiary centre including an electrophysiology, echocardiography, cardiac surgery and paediatric cardiology. We are at the forefront of cardiovascular technology and are international leaders in some areas. Cardiac Physiology is in integrated service in the multidisciplinary team and actively contributes to research.



To perform the duties of a highly specialist independent practitioner in the environment of the Cardiac Cath Labs. This will include the use of the departmental IT system, (EPIC) to record all aspects of the service and to perform and record cardiac haemodynamic and electrophysiological measurements during these procedures.

Specific areas include, but not restricted to:

Coronary pressure Wire studies

Intra vascular ultrasound (IVUS)

Laser angioplasty

Rotational atherectomy

Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

Intra aortic balloon counter pulsation

Transcatheter aortic valve implant (TAVI)

Aortic & mitral valvuloplasty

Mitral-Clip procedures

ASD, PFO and other structural heart disease cases

Impella

CTO PCIs



To ensure that all clinical duties are carried out in such a manner as to ensure safety and compliance with any locally agreed protocols. To train and support junior staff, and students (PTP and STP) during their Cath Lab rotations. Manage a small team of physiologist and perform managerial roles including annual PDRs and training, supported by senior Cardiac Physiology Management team.



To act as an expert clinical role model and resource to staff in order to optimise quality of care delivery through facilitation of evidence based/best practice care.



To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in the care of cardiac patients and to support, develop and supervise staff in gaining clinical competence and confidence.



To demonstrate use of highly advanced communication skills to support patients and families, to manage conflict promptly and effectively, and to support and promote effective working relations within the multi-disciplinary team, Directorate and Trust.