Development Lead in Clinical Physiology - Echocardiography

Job summary

Development Lead in Clinical Physiology - Echocardiography

This position is an exciting prospect for an enthusiastic individual that is willing to expand and develop our service in paediatric echocardiography.

This role would suit someone that is able to implement positive changes in an exciting and dynamic department that will help support and define our growing echocardiography service. To promote an environment of continued learning and professional development within this highly skilled area of cardiac physiology through the ability to lead and encourage teams is essential.

This position includes a commitment to clinical practice performing echocardiography in children with a large spectrum of congenital, inherited and acquired heart conditions. Paediatric experience is essential.

The salary includes a 10% recruitment and retention premium, acknowledging the challenges associated with the current national shortage of Clinical Physiology

Main duties of the job

• Develop and lead Education Plans for echocardiographers within Clinical Physiology ensuring the education, training and continuing development of cardiac physiology staff is planned and delivered effectively

• Actively working to improve retention of trained staff within the team by developing a diverse structure that enables growth and progression

• Support the area in establishing and maintaining strong links with the multidisciplinary education & training programmes within the Trust

• Facilitate the development of a knowledgeable, competent and capable workforce

• Ensure that induction, education and continuing professional development programs for trained cardiac physiologists within echocardiography are fully implemented and that effective review and evaluation systems are in place

• Lead the development of a culture of practice and learning underpinned by research-based protocols and pathways of care

• Maintain a good working relationship with the divisional education teams, corporate education teams, academic partners, professional bodies and organisations

• Represent the clinical speciality on local, regional and national strategic working parties, steering groups and initiatives

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.