Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Are you completing your STP shortly? Are you a band 6 looking for the next move? Are you in the process of completing your HCPC registration? Are you BHRS/IBHRE accredited (Or in the process of becoming?)
If you answered YES to any of the above, please consider joining our IQIPS accredited cardiac rhythm management team! We are a small, friendly, dynamic team serving our patients across Cambridge University Hospitals.
We are looking to attract a candidate who will be able to motivate, develop and facilitate training of junior members of staff in conjunction with the other Band 7 Physiologists. Applicants are required to have good organisational skills and excellent interpersonal skills and will be required to work as part of a team in this busy department. In return we are able to offer access to training and development opportunities and a wide variety of procedures.
We are a progressive, enthusiastic team waiting to welcome new members and actively encourage continued professional development.
We have a busy inpatient workload providing support and trouble shooting in a busy ED and all services throughout the trust.
CPD is actively encouraged, and we have a busy audit and research program for you to get involved in.
A Band 6 to 7 development post may be considered for candidates who expect to meet the essential requirements for a Band 7 role within the next 12 months.
There is currently a retention and recruitment premia of 12.5% pro rata in place.
Main duties of the job
You will be independent in angiogram, implant and follow-up for brady pacing and ILR clinic and should have experience in ICD and CRT, ideally with BHRS certification/IBHRE accreditation in full or part. There may be opportunity for training within physiologist led Linq implants.
The department currently holds IQIPS accreditation and you will be expected to contribute to maintaining this. Full and ongoing training and support will be provided for the successful candidate with a view to acquire further qualifications and accreditation.
You will be expected to remain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations on a one-to-one basis with the general public and other interest groups.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of general education. Degree in Cardiac Physiology (BSc) (or equivalent experience/skills BTech, HTec Cardiac Physiology)
* BHRS/IBHRE Certification in part or full.
* MSc cardiac science
* HCPC registered or pending - Clinical Scientist
* Part 1 BSE accreditation
Experience
* Worked in a multi-disciplinary team across departmental/service boundaries.
* Two years post-qualification experience in cardiac device implant and follow-up.
* Demonstrable success in managing change.
* Research experience
* Audit Experience
* Past experience in developing and implementing training programmes.
* Experience with IQIPS accreditation Physiologist led Linq implants
Knowledge
* Clinical governance
* The importance of successful partnership working
* Principles of lifelong learning, professional education and training
* Workforce planning, recruitment and retention
* Introduce new ways of working.
Skills
* Able to provide leadership to multi-disciplinary teams
* Able to interpret and present information to support performance management
* Highly developed communications skills including interpersonal skills, liaison and negotiation skills, writing/presentation skills.
* Able to advise and influence senior managers in relation to risk management and quality improvement
* Able to develop and implement policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion High level of computer literacy required
* Ability to prioritise work, meeting tight deadlines and work independently
* Able to supervise staff in Catheter lab and, pacing clinic.
Additional Requirements
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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