Band 7 1.0 WTE 4 days 8am-6pm flexible days to meet the needs of the department. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a new post as a Clinical Practice Educator. This is a clinical role and the successful candidate will deliver on-the-job training within the department and support education needs. You must be highly motivated, able to influence others, be empathetic and have in-depth knowledge of cardiac physiology training pathways. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills to work autonomously and act as a positive role model within the department. You will be an experienced Cardiac Physiologist with a passion for training and supporting others. This role may suit an existing Band 7 or a highly motivated and skilled Band 6 seeking the next level. Applicants must be a qualified Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist and hold appropriate qualifications (such as STP or BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent). RCCP/ AHCS/ HCPC registration is essential. If not held already, STP or Clinical Scientist Equivalence is expected to be achieved within 12 months of appointment. A post-graduate clinical qualification is desirable (e.g. PG Cert/ BHRS/ BSE).
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical role and the post holder will practice independently to perform & report on clinical investigations to 6 week diagnostic targets. Work closely with the Training co-ordinator to deliver training of all staff within Cardiac Physiology with a particular focus on training students. Facilitate & deliver clinical training in line with individual training plans and according to academic course criteria and department needs. Perform clinical competency assessments relevant to training scheme, including upskilling of substantive staff with direct observation of practice (DOPS) and assessments. To ensure that accurate records are maintained and accessible to senior management. Promote and monitor the use of SOPs, DOPS and QA processes. Adapt training style to suit individual learners' needs and recognise the limits of own skill-set. Engage in regular meetings with relevant personnel to deliver training as a collaborative approach. Attend regional/network meetings as appropriate and provide feedback. Prepare training materials and group educational events to facilitate cardiac physiology training. This may be at departmental level, trust wide or external. Balance department training resources against clinical service delivery in liaison with the Service Lead and Consultant Clinical Scientist. Adjust training plans accordingly and ensure all parties are informed of changes. Adhere to job plan as agreed with the Non-Invasive Cardiology Lead.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and we were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don't just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
* Extensive experience in performing and reporting a wide range of routine Invasive and Non-Invasive cardiac investigations/procedures.
* Experience of working unsupervised in left and right heart Cardiac Catheterisation.
* Experience of clinical specialisms such as Cardiac Devices and/or Echocardiography. Advanced level training in these specialisms must be performed by appropriately accredited staff members.
* Evidence of up-to-date CPD within own specialism.
Knowledge
* Wide, thorough and up-to-date specialist knowledge across the full range of cardiac physiology investigations including advanced techniques such as cardiac devices and/or echocardiography.
* Specialist and technical knowledge in line with evidence-based practice.
* In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the training routes within Cardiac Physiology (Apprenticeships, PTP, ETP, STP, HSST).
* Knowledge of learning styles and different ways to teach/train.
* Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with HCPC registration or RCCP/AHCS.
* Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance.
Qualifications
* Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II).
* HCPC/RCCP/AHCS Registration (HCPC expected within 12 months of recruitment).
* Basic Life Support (BLS) and manual defibrillation certification.
* Relevant Training or Assessors Qualification.
* Relevant post-graduate qualification within cardiology (e.g. PG Cert, BHRS or BSE).
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.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata.
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