Job summary We are seeking a dynamic, highly skilled, and experienced Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist to operationally lead our invasive physiology team. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to build upon recent successes and develop an outstanding invasive physiology service for the future. We are looking for a candidate that in additional to operationally leading the team has a passion to drive forward quality and training within the service. The successful candidate would work closely with the Lead clinical Scientist/Physiologist in CRM and EP and also the wider management team within DCU and SYRS directorate. The ideal candidate would be a Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Scientists) with the BHRS / IBHRE accreditation in cardiac devices or electrophysiology and possess either a BSc in Clinical Physiology, MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements and holds RCCP / AHCS / HCPC registration. Main duties of the job Accountable for the day-to-day operational and service delivery of the Invasive Cardiac Physiology Service To provide operational leadership for the Invasive Cardiac Physiology Service, working closely with the DCU management team Provide a key role in developing a Quality system throughout the invasive department To lead on the accreditation processes within the Invasive team Work closely with DCU Education & Training lead to implement, structure and monitor training within the Invasive team. Organise training sessions and plan course attendance for the Invasive Team through the year according to each staff skill mix and required knowledge development Supporting the development and delivery of service strategy and ensuring appropriate risk management processes are in place to deliver a safe, high quality, patient-centred service. Provide solutions and advice to staff in response to pressures that may affect quality and throughput. Support the Head of Cardiac Physiology and DCU Service Manager with the responsibility for the delivery of key performance targets in line with local and national agreements. Perform clinical duties within the Invasive Cardiac Physiology Service (50:50 split non-clinical v clinical) Provide line management responsibilities to the invasive physiology team About us The Diagnostic Cardiology Unit provides an extensive range of non-invasive, invasive and specialist cardiac investigation to the South Yorkshire region. The investigation provided by the department include 12 Lead ECG Ambulatory ECG Monitoring Ambulatory Blood Pressure Tilt Table Testing Signal Average ECG Exercise Tolerance Testing Simplex and complex cardiac device follow up including CRT optimisation and His Bundle Pacing Physiologist led ILR implantation and extraction Trans-thoracic Echocardiography including 3 Dimensional assessment, Valve assessment, Stress and Congenital heart disease. Tran-oesophageal Echocardiography including 3 Dimensional assessment Cardiac catheter Laboratory support for:- o Left and Right Heart Catheterisation including PCI / PPCI, FFR, IVUS, PVR, IABP o TAVI o Simplex and Complex device implantation o Cardiac Device Extraction o Simple and Complex electrophysiology procedures including SVT, AT, VT, 3D Mapping Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8518-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Physiology, MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or equivalent BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in cardiac devices or electrophysiology Active Registration with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC Desirable Postgraduate diploma in management or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through a combination of postgraduate study and/or experience plus relevant short courses. Immediate Life Support Experience Essential High level of competency in all non-invasive diagnostic cardiology procedure Experience in cardiac device follow up and implantation including PPM, ICD and CRT Experience in research and Audit Experience of managing rotas Staff management experience, including the setting of objectives, appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues. Experience of operationally managing clinical services. Ability to negotiate and influence staff at all levels of seniority. Ability to access, analyse and translate to clinical teams, complex data and information, in order to facilitate service improvement Experience of using Microsoft Office for the preparation of reports and presentations, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Experience of developing and implementing strategic service plans. Experience of working in NHS Desirable Experience of capacity planning in a clinical directorate Capacity and demand planning Experience of leading and delivering service improvement or modernisation initiatives. Experience of the development of business cases/ proposals for investment. Skills Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to prepare high quality reports Ability to interpret and explain financial information. A detailed understanding of clinical and corporate governance A detailed knowledge of 18 week, capacity and activity targets for clinical services. Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and demonstrate honesty, integrity, fairness and tenacity. A clear understanding of confidentiality when dealing with matters relating to staff and patients. A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development. Enthusiasm and ability to seek out and resolve problems in order to improve patient care including an appetite to challenge the status quo. Desirable Ability to develop clinical capacity plans. Experience of database use. Other factors Essential Team player Persuasive Lateral thinker Good communicator Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Physiology, MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or equivalent BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation in cardiac devices or electrophysiology Active Registration with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC Desirable Postgraduate diploma in management or equivalent level of knowledge and skills gained through a combination of postgraduate study and/or experience plus relevant short courses. Immediate Life Support Experience Essential High level of competency in all non-invasive diagnostic cardiology procedure Experience in cardiac device follow up and implantation including PPM, ICD and CRT Experience in research and Audit Experience of managing rotas Staff management experience, including the setting of objectives, appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary issues. Experience of operationally managing clinical services. Ability to negotiate and influence staff at all levels of seniority. Ability to access, analyse and translate to clinical teams, complex data and information, in order to facilitate service improvement Experience of using Microsoft Office for the preparation of reports and presentations, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Experience of developing and implementing strategic service plans. Experience of working in NHS Desirable Experience of capacity planning in a clinical directorate Capacity and demand planning Experience of leading and delivering service improvement or modernisation initiatives. Experience of the development of business cases/ proposals for investment. Skills Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to prepare high quality reports Ability to interpret and explain financial information. A detailed understanding of clinical and corporate governance A detailed knowledge of 18 week, capacity and activity targets for clinical services. Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to motivate others and demonstrate honesty, integrity, fairness and tenacity. A clear understanding of confidentiality when dealing with matters relating to staff and patients. A commitment to promoting equality and diversity in the workplace and in service delivery and development. Enthusiasm and ability to seek out and resolve problems in order to improve patient care including an appetite to challenge the status quo. Desirable Ability to develop clinical capacity plans. Experience of database use. Other factors Essential Team player Persuasive Lateral thinker Good communicator 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)