Job summary
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. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
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. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1st September 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 24th September 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 1st September 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 24th September 2024
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- MSc cardiac science
- HCPC registered or pending - Clinical Scientist
- Part 1 BSE accreditation
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Research experience
- Audit Experience
- Past experience in developing and implementing training programmes.
- Experience with IQIPS accreditation Physiologist led Linq implants
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical governance
- The importance of successful partnership working
- Principles of lifelong learning, professional education and training
- Workforce planning, recruitment and retention
Desirable
- Introduce new ways of working.
Skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Able to supervise staff in Catheter lab and, pacing clinic.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- MSc cardiac science
- HCPC registered or pending - Clinical Scientist
- Part 1 BSE accreditation
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Research experience
- Audit Experience
- Past experience in developing and implementing training programmes.
- Experience with IQIPS accreditation Physiologist led Linq implants
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical governance
- The importance of successful partnership working
- Principles of lifelong learning, professional education and training
- Workforce planning, recruitment and retention
Desirable
- Introduce new ways of working.
Skills
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Able to supervise staff in Catheter lab and, pacing clinic.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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.
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).
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.
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).