Job summary
Following
a review of our diagnostic services, the Clinical Physiology department is
recruiting a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist within non-invasive
cardiology.
The
successful applicant will be the lead for Ambulatory Monitoring Services,
focussing on Holter, but will work with closely with the leads in ILR and
Alivecor.
We
are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who is able to lead
a diagnostic area and ensure the service meets the needs of our patients. We
would like you to apply if youre passionate about delivering high-quality
patient care, and motivated to develop a service and be responsible for the
performance of the team working in this clinical area.
To
discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact lauren.lear@nhs.net.
Please
note interview date may change based on service requirements.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
26/08/2025
Planned Interview
Date
04/09/2025
Main duties of the job
Describe
What the candidate will do : As
service lead, the successul applicant will play a key role in overseeing the
day-to-day operations and ensuring Healthcare Scientists, Associate
Practitioners and trainees working within the service adhere to Standard
Operating Procedures.
You
must be a dedicated and proactive individual, who is able to influence change
and develop the service. Your leadership will be crucial in transforming and
streamlining workflows to support efficient services and most importantly,
deliver high quality patient care.
In
this quality and governance-focused role, you will work in close
collaboration with the Clinical Service Manager to uphold the highest
standards. You will take the lead on quality assurance initiatives, regular
audits and student assessments, and the implementation of quality improvement
strategies, underpinned by the Leeds Improvement Method to ensure measurable
and sustainable results.
As
a specialist in non-invasive diagnostics, you will support the broader
non-invasive clinical service team by performing Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise
Testing and Tilt Testing.
Where
applicable, we are open to supporting maintenance of additional
responsibilities/clinical competencies held by the successful candidate.
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great
care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
The
Cardio-Respiratory Clinical Service Unit (CSU) is committed to fostering a
fair, supportive, and inclusive environment, with compassionate and dedicated
teams who embody The Leeds Way values. These values are a core part of our
identity and set us apart from other trusts they are both our strength and
our responsibility.
Developed
by our staff, The Leeds Way values reflect what truly matters in how we work
together and care for our patients. They guide our culture, shape our
behaviours, and drive our commitment to excellence: Collaborative, Fair,
Accountable, Empowered and Patient Centred.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide high standard of supra-regional cardio-respiratory services in normal
service hours and out of hours (where appropriate) to Trust wide patients
including adult, paediatric and the acutely ill.
Accountable
for the delivery and day to day management of a highly specialist service
within the cardio-respiratory department.
Responsible
for and undertakes clinical supervision and training of other qualified
professionals (including physicians), junior and trainee physiology staff.
Regularly
participates in CPD, other developmental activities, research and clinical
trials.
Undertakes
highly specialist clinical physiological investigations on patients and
interprets those results to inform clinical diagnosis and provides factual
reports for healthcare professionals. Makes analytical judgements and
diagnosis, based on technical investigations, which may impact on patient
care, treatment or care pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide high standard of supra-regional cardio-respiratory services in normal
service hours and out of hours (where appropriate) to Trust wide patients
including adult, paediatric and the acutely ill.
Accountable
for the delivery and day to day management of a highly specialist service
within the cardio-respiratory department.
Responsible
for and undertakes clinical supervision and training of other qualified
professionals (including physicians), junior and trainee physiology staff.
Regularly
participates in CPD, other developmental activities, research and clinical
trials.
Undertakes
highly specialist clinical physiological investigations on patients and
interprets those results to inform clinical diagnosis and provides factual
reports for healthcare professionals. Makes analytical judgements and
diagnosis, based on technical investigations, which may impact on patient
care, treatment or care pathways.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Cardiac Physiology BSc, Healthcare Science Practitioner BSc, Cardiac Science MSc (STP) or HNC/MPPM with qualifying long service and clinical experience
- Registration with the AHCS/HCPC or ability to gain registration within 6 months (reviewed at interview)
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Mentoring/leadership qualification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Proven ability to provide leadership, support and guidance to team members.
- Ability to achieve clinical competency promptly, shows initiative in developing and learning new skills
- Enjoys working as part of a team but competent to work autonomously
- Takes accountability for their work and has pride in their role and contribution to the service
- Able to work autonomously, co-ordinate, delegate, plan and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience of service development; please provide examples
- Coaching skills; provide examples
- Interest in developing others using feedback tools; provide examples
- Ability to manage and accept necessary change; provide examples
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience and competency in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics including the ability to lead cardio-pulmonary exercise tests and tilt testing.
- Good theoretical knowledge of wider cardio-respiratory diagnostics
- Contribution to service development, audit or innovation
- Experience supporting students and trainees to gain competency
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Cardiac Physiology BSc, Healthcare Science Practitioner BSc, Cardiac Science MSc (STP) or HNC/MPPM with qualifying long service and clinical experience
- Registration with the AHCS/HCPC or ability to gain registration within 6 months (reviewed at interview)
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Mentoring/leadership qualification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Proven ability to provide leadership, support and guidance to team members.
- Ability to achieve clinical competency promptly, shows initiative in developing and learning new skills
- Enjoys working as part of a team but competent to work autonomously
- Takes accountability for their work and has pride in their role and contribution to the service
- Able to work autonomously, co-ordinate, delegate, plan and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience of service development; please provide examples
- Coaching skills; provide examples
- Interest in developing others using feedback tools; provide examples
- Ability to manage and accept necessary change; provide examples
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience and competency in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics including the ability to lead cardio-pulmonary exercise tests and tilt testing.
- Good theoretical knowledge of wider cardio-respiratory diagnostics
- Contribution to service development, audit or innovation
- Experience supporting students and trainees to gain competency
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).
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.
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).
