Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Undertake a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations at highly specialist cardiac physiologist level and provide expert, clinically accurate reports, adhering to local and national guidelines. Provide training to all relevant members of the MDT in the delivery of routine and complex cardiac investigations. Work closely with the consultant cardiologists, clinical cardiac physiology leads, advanced nurse practitioners, and other medical colleagues in providing clinical leadership and input into service development. Facilitate the efficient and effective management of resources within cardiac physiology. Contribute to the strategic development and daily operational management of the Department. Initiate and undertake audit within the specialist area and work collaboratively with research departments.
Ensure that the standards of the service delivered meet the national clinical standards and comply with the strategic aims of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a clinically excellent Cardiac Physiologist to join one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. The Trust comprises four hospitals, three in Oxford and one in Banbury, and the Cardiac Physiology department works across all four sites and the rest of the county in community hubs.
We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to join our supportive, dynamic, and friendly team. Candidates must be able to demonstrate postgraduate level of working via a continuous development portfolio, and evidence of leadership, mentorship, and specialist working within an area of Cardiac Physiology would be advantageous.
The successful post holder will join a large team of experienced Cardiac Physiologists, Arrhythmia and Complex Device Nurse Practitioners. The department encourages active involvement with professional bodies and has regular representation at council level with BSE, BHRS, and BCIS.
We are a practical assessment centre for BSE and participate in the STP OSFA assessments for the National School of Healthcare Science. Professional development is encouraged at all levels. We are a National School of Healthcare Science accredited training centre.
Professional registration is preferred, i.e., RCCP or AHCS.
We would encourage an informal visit or telephone call to discuss both the post and your career aspirations. We would consider flexible working patterns.
Job responsibilities
* Support the Head of Cardiac Physiology in all operational/managerial matters as required, e.g., effective use of resources, management of cardiac physiology personnel.
* In collaboration with the Band 7 group, create, support, and develop a dynamic cardiac physiology team with a unified vision for future planning and development of the department.
* Implement and support quality initiatives within Cardiac Medicine, in collaboration with the Band 7 group, by utilising effective use and monitoring of standards, auditing and evaluation of the echocardiography service to meet the needs of patients within this speciality.
* Ensure procedures are in place to facilitate the achievement of Trust targets for cardiac medicine, such as achieving diagnostic test waiting times and implementation of clinical governance frameworks.
* In collaboration with the Head of Cardiac Physiology, lead the development and evaluation of relevant protocols, guidelines, and procedures based on current evidence/research and facilitate/support other staff to do the same.
* Monitor activity within the clinical area while ensuring that staffing levels and skill mix meet clinical requirements.
* Promote awareness and understanding in others of efficient resource utilisation through education and example.
* Ensure that all new staff has an appropriate induction and orientation and is assigned a mentor.
* Improve and develop Cardiac Physiologist roles in the department.
Planned interview date: to be confirmed.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
* STP/ BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
* Relevant experience performing at Band 6 level
* Demonstrates ability to support junior and senior members of staff
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Evidence of leadership development
* SCST
* RCCP
* ILS/ALS
* GCP
* Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
* BHRS/BSE accreditation
* Evidence of Masters level study
Experience and Knowledge
* Demonstrable experience in a broad range of cardiac physiological procedures, such as ECG, Exercise Tolerance Testing supervision, Echocardiography, continuous ambulatory monitoring preparation and analysis, haemodynamic monitoring/recording during cardiac angiography & complex coronary intervention, implant and follow-up of brady/tachy devices, and Electrophysiological procedures.
* Experience in research
* Experience in coordinating or managing a team
* Professional attitude, takes pride in work
* Patient-centred approach, compassionate
* Role model, open and honest in communication, and delivers over and above what is expected
* Respectful to colleagues and patients, respects diversity. Works well within a team
* Committed to the professional development of self and team
* Demonstrates leadership
* Ability to learn from successes and setbacks
Skills and Abilities
* Self-motivation
* Open to change
* Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
* Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility and a positive approach to challenges
* Able to cope under pressure
* Decision making and problem-solving skills
Physical Characteristics
* Good health record
* Professional appearance and compliance with policies
* Ambitious and enthusiastic
* Evidence of professional development
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.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Depending on experience per annum pro rata.
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