Job summary An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a passionate and driven Chief Clinical Physiologist to join our supportive and dynamic Cardiovascular Invasive team. This role offers the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking department, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care. We work a compressed short week with four working days (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), providing an excellent work-life balance. There is also an element of On-Call responsibility for implanted devices. On successful appointment, we are hopeful that the On-Call commitment will be a 1 in 6 weekends to begin with. Please note, we do not have a PPCI service. Why Join Us? Variety and challenge : You will be working in a highly specialised field, delivering complex cardiac, respiratory and vascular clinical investigative procedures. Develop your skills : Gain exposure to a wide range of cutting-edge investigations, working in both invasive and non-invasive environments. Impactful role : As an independent practitioner, you'll have the autonomy to manage your cases and provide essential diagnostics, while also supporting Clinical Physiologist-led clinics that monitor treatment effectiveness. Wide-reaching service : We offer an ECG service at Kings Mill Hospital and an ECG/Phlebotomy service at Mansfield and Ashfield Community Hospitals, providing varied and meaningful work across locations. Main duties of the job To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Compressed hours Reference number 214-MED-6854731 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive experience of Cardiology procedures gained over significant time post graduate Desirable Managerial training/experience Further Training Essential CPD Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies Ability to report on own clinical work QualificationsAcademic/ Craft/ Professional Essential Training and experience at equivalent Masters level demonstrated by additional professional qualifications (e.g. BHRS or Equivalent) and additional substantial theoretical knowledge developments through appropriate study days and short courses, undertaking structured extended self study ILS/Defib certificate Teaching certificate (C&G7303/ABC or equivalent) State Registration with RCCP Knowledge Requirements Essential Highly specialised expert knowledge and experience across a range of Cardiology in the following areas: Lead specialist in one area of diagnostics and procedures demonstrating highly specialised technical knowledge and first line management in this area Extensive practical experience in Cardiology at an independent practice level including investigation, interpretation, reporting, altering therapy and recommending alternative investigations. To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action Evidence of professional awareness, CPD, and up-to-date knowledge through structured study, reflective practice and peer review. This includes epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic strategies, interpretation of investigations, management strategies and outcomes, contributing to clinical pathways Ability to work as an autonomous Practitioner holding their own caseload Excellent communication verbal and written skills Excellent organisational skills with an ability to demonstrate initiative, motivation and independent thinking Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to manage self effectively Ability to cope with decision making under pressure, leadership, meet deadlines, delegate effectively IT skills Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive experience of Cardiology procedures gained over significant time post graduate Desirable Managerial training/experience Further Training Essential CPD Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies Ability to report on own clinical work QualificationsAcademic/ Craft/ Professional Essential Training and experience at equivalent Masters level demonstrated by additional professional qualifications (e.g. BHRS or Equivalent) and additional substantial theoretical knowledge developments through appropriate study days and short courses, undertaking structured extended self study ILS/Defib certificate Teaching certificate (C&G7303/ABC or equivalent) State Registration with RCCP Knowledge Requirements Essential Highly specialised expert knowledge and experience across a range of Cardiology in the following areas: Lead specialist in one area of diagnostics and procedures demonstrating highly specialised technical knowledge and first line management in this area Extensive practical experience in Cardiology at an independent practice level including investigation, interpretation, reporting, altering therapy and recommending alternative investigations. To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action Evidence of professional awareness, CPD, and up-to-date knowledge through structured study, reflective practice and peer review. This includes epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic strategies, interpretation of investigations, management strategies and outcomes, contributing to clinical pathways Ability to work as an autonomous Practitioner holding their own caseload Excellent communication verbal and written skills Excellent organisational skills with an ability to demonstrate initiative, motivation and independent thinking Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to manage self effectively Ability to cope with decision making under pressure, leadership, meet deadlines, delegate effectively IT skills 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)