Highly Specialist Clinical Cardiac Physiologist - CRM

The post holder will be a specialist in the field of implantable CRM devices, including CRT, conduction system and leadless pacemaker pacing. This challenging role will be based primarily within the CRM device implant labs and follow up clinics. The post holder will be expected to:

• work at an advanced healthcare scientist level within the department to support Principal Cardiac Physiologist for CRM in delivering a high standard of care for device follow up patients as well as providing cross cover for the device implants
• work alongside the Principal and Lead Cardiac Physiologists for CRM to manage the following services; remote monitoring and provision of complex device implantation / follow up
• participate and present cases at the CRM/EP multidisciplinary meetings
• cross cover and support to the Lead Physiologist for CRM in the day to day running of the CRM service
• actively contribute to the smooth running of a quality service and undertake additional managerial responsibilities as designated by the Principal Physiologists
• work with the Principal Physiologist for CRM to develop strategies for providing support to patients in addition to follow up services i.e. patient support group
• work in any other areas designated by the Head of Cardiac Physiology, including non-invasive, interventional catheter labs for diagnostic and urgent coronary / structural heart intervention and take part in the on call rota for primary angioplasty and emergency arrhythmia pathway, Act as the lead within a multidisciplinary team for CRM device implants. This will include liaising with the principal physiologists, clinical lead of EP, EP/ CRM consultants, admissions teams, procurement, heart failure team, and junior members of staff to ensure a high standard of care for patients undergoing device implantation.
Ensure that the device implant and follow up services interfaces with other services as effectively as possible. Cross cover and support to the lead physiologist(s) for CRM in the day-to-day running of the CRM service. Actively contribute to the smooth running of a quality service and undertake additional managerial responsibilities as designated by the principal physiologists. Demonstrate clinical proficiency in a wide range of techniques, and to actively maintain competency in these and to work in all areas of clinical physiology (interventional labs and non-invasive diagnostics) when required. In conjunction with the principal cardiac physiologists, develop advanced clinical practices within the department such as Healthcare Scientist/ Physiologist led ILR implant service. Take part in the on-call service for primary angioplasty and emergency arrhythmia pathway.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.