Job summary
To 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 expert knowledge and skills in a range of cardiac investigations, communicating results across a multidisciplinary team.Provide training to all relevant members of the MDT in the delivery of routine and complex cardiac investigations.To 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.To facilitate the efficient and effective management of resources within cardiac physiology.To contribute to the strategic development and daily operational management of the Department.To initiate and undertake audit within the specialist area and work collaboratively with research departments.
To act as a clinical role model and resource to staff, and demonstrate a commitment to evidence based/best practice care and clinical excellence, in order to optimise quality of care.
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 of 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 post graduate 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.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To 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. To implement and support quality initiatives within Cardiac Medicine, in collaborationwith the Band 7 group, by utilising effective use and monitoring of standards, auditing andevaluation of the echocardiography service in order to meet the needs of patients withinthis speciality. To work with the Band 7 group to ensure procedures are in place to facilitate theachievement of Trust targets for cardiac medicine such as achieving diagnostic test waitingtimes and implementation of clinical governance frameworks. In collaboration with the Head of Cardiac Physiology, lead the development and evaluation ofrelevant protocols, guidelines and procedures based on current evidence/research andfacilitate /support other staff to do the same. To monitor activity within the clinical area whilst ensuring that staffing levels and skillmix meet clinical requirements. To promote awareness and understanding in others of efficient resource utilisation througheducation and example. In collaboration with the Band 7 group to ensure that all new staff has an appropriateinduction and orientation and assigned mentor. To improve and develop Cardiac Physiologist roles
Planned interview date: to be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To 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. To implement and support quality initiatives within Cardiac Medicine, in collaborationwith the Band 7 group, by utilising effective use and monitoring of standards, auditing andevaluation of the echocardiography service in order to meet the needs of patients withinthis speciality. To work with the Band 7 group to ensure procedures are in place to facilitate theachievement of Trust targets for cardiac medicine such as achieving diagnostic test waitingtimes and implementation of clinical governance frameworks. In collaboration with the Head of Cardiac Physiology, lead the development and evaluation ofrelevant protocols, guidelines and procedures based on current evidence/research andfacilitate /support other staff to do the same. To monitor activity within the clinical area whilst ensuring that staffing levels and skillmix meet clinical requirements. To promote awareness and understanding in others of efficient resource utilisation througheducation and example. In collaboration with the Band 7 group to ensure that all new staff has an appropriateinduction and orientation and assigned mentor. To improve and develop Cardiac Physiologist roles
Planned interview date: to be confirmed
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qua
Essential
- oSTP/ BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- oRelevant experience performing at Band 6 level
- oDemonstrates ability to support junior and senior members of staff
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development
- oEvidence of leadership development
- oSCST
- oRCCP
Desirable
- oILS/ALS
- oGCP
- oRecognised teaching /assessing qualification
- oMentoring qualification
- oBHRS/BSE accreditation
- oEvidence of Masters level study
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrable 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.
Desirable
- oExperience in research
- oExperience in co-ordinating or managing a team
Personal qualities
Essential
- oProfessional attitude, takes pride in work
- oPatient centred approach, compassionate
- oRole model, open and honest in communication and delivers over and above what is expected
- oRespectful to colleagues and patients, respects diversity. Works well within a team
- oCommitted to professional development of self and team
Desirable
- oDemonstrates leadership
- oAbility to learn from successes and setbacks
Skills and abilities
Desirable
- oSelf-motivation
- oOpen to change
- oEffective communication skills (verbal and written
- oDemonstrates adaptability /flexibility and a positive approach to challenges
- oAble to cope under pressure
- oDecision making and problem solving skills
Physical Characteristics
Essential
- oGood health record
- oProfessional appearance and compliance with policies
- oAmbitious and enthusiastic
Desirable
- oEvidence of professional development
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qua
Essential
- oSTP/ BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- oRelevant experience performing at Band 6 level
- oDemonstrates ability to support junior and senior members of staff
- oEvidence of ongoing professional development
- oEvidence of leadership development
- oSCST
- oRCCP
Desirable
- oILS/ALS
- oGCP
- oRecognised teaching /assessing qualification
- oMentoring qualification
- oBHRS/BSE accreditation
- oEvidence of Masters level study
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oDemonstrable 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.
Desirable
- oExperience in research
- oExperience in co-ordinating or managing a team
Personal qualities
Essential
- oProfessional attitude, takes pride in work
- oPatient centred approach, compassionate
- oRole model, open and honest in communication and delivers over and above what is expected
- oRespectful to colleagues and patients, respects diversity. Works well within a team
- oCommitted to professional development of self and team
Desirable
- oDemonstrates leadership
- oAbility to learn from successes and setbacks
Skills and abilities
Desirable
- oSelf-motivation
- oOpen to change
- oEffective communication skills (verbal and written
- oDemonstrates adaptability /flexibility and a positive approach to challenges
- oAble to cope under pressure
- oDecision making and problem solving skills
Physical Characteristics
Essential
- oGood health record
- oProfessional appearance and compliance with policies
- oAmbitious and enthusiastic
Desirable
- oEvidence 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.
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).
