Job summary
Clinical Scientist/Physiologist - Cardiac Imaging lead - Echo
Are you an innovative and dynamic cardiac scientist looking for a new challenge? We are looking for someone with a passion for echocardiography who can lead the imaging service, including the planned development of non-medical led imaging services.
Working with nine Cardiologists and three PECs, the department provides a wide range of cardiac and respiratory investigations including cardiac catheterisation, PCI, pacemaker and ICD implant and follow up, CPET, as well as transthoracic, trans-oesophageal, paediatric and stress Echocardiography. All of our echo machines are less than two years old. We are part way through the implementation of a large dedicated IT system which will pull together all the clinical and administrative systems across the cardiology department. We are planning new scientist led services such as valve surveillance clinics and exercise stress echo - we would be keen for the new team member to lead on those projects. It's a really exciting time to be part of our team!
The post holder will coordinate the imaging team, as well as having dedicated clinical sessions. You'll work collaboratively within cardiology and contribute to the wider service improvement plans. We are a NSHCS accredited training centre, we aim to be a BSE accredited department within the next 1 to 2 years, and to apply for IQIPS accreditation within 3 years.
Main duties of the job
We actively promote career progression and are passionate about encouraging professional development. We pride ourselves on developing our staff to their very best potential. We are currently supporting staff to undertake MSc level clinical qualifications as well as providing mentorship and support to those applying for registration as a Clinical Scientist. We hope to support staff through the HSST programme in the future. We have a dedicated training budget which allows staff to attend national and international educational events.
We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their colleagues as well as themselves, and so the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leadership, mentoring, teaching and developing junior staff and students. You should have experience of the ETP or STP programmes. You will need to be an AHCS registered practitioner or HCPC registered Clinical Scientist, with a relevant master's level qualification. This post is suited to a Registered Clinical Scientist however consideration will be given to those currently part way through the AHCS equivalence process.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you think that you have what we are looking for then please come and look around the department it would be great to meet you and introduce you to our amazing team.
Key requirements and qualities:
- Recognised higher professional accreditation such as either BSE or EACVI
- High level of knowledge and clinical experience within a specialist area of echocardiography
- Commitment to the training of junior members of staff
- Registered Clinical Scientist
Minimum qualifications:
- MSc Clinical Science or BSc Cardiac Physiology/Healthcare Science together with relevant MSc
Essential requirement:
- Registration with either RCCP, AHCS or HCPC.
Closing date: 16.11.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you think that you have what we are looking for then please come and look around the department it would be great to meet you and introduce you to our amazing team.
Key requirements and qualities:
- Recognised higher professional accreditation such as either BSE or EACVI
- High level of knowledge and clinical experience within a specialist area of echocardiography
- Commitment to the training of junior members of staff
- Registered Clinical Scientist
Minimum qualifications:
- MSc Clinical Science or BSc Cardiac Physiology/Healthcare Science together with relevant MSc
Essential requirement:
- Registration with either RCCP, AHCS or HCPC.
Closing date: 16.11.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of technical service in all the areas listed below oNon Invasive cardiology oAdult Echocardiography oInvasive Cardiology
- Is a qualified independent expert practitioner in one of the above and has significant experience at a highly specialist grade
- Experience of clinical decision making as an independent practitioner
- In depth experience of area of specialty with proven CPD
- Experience of service and team management
- Experience of in house training and clinical assessing
Desirable
- Experience of leading a specialist service
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and able to work to deadlines
- Effective IT skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex information
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Implementation and maintenance of clinical governance in area of specialty
- Understands local and national targets
- Understands the national training structures and develops staff in area of service accordingly
- Able to work independently in area of expertise, interprets complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
- MSc Cardiology or equivalent level of qualification
- Immediate life support
- At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source ie HRUK accreditation ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification BSE Adult accreditation by examination
- Recognised management/ leadership Qualification
- Recognised mentorship / supervision qualification
Other requirements
Essential
- Participate in invasive on call rota if appropriate to specialist lead role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of technical service in all the areas listed below oNon Invasive cardiology oAdult Echocardiography oInvasive Cardiology
- Is a qualified independent expert practitioner in one of the above and has significant experience at a highly specialist grade
- Experience of clinical decision making as an independent practitioner
- In depth experience of area of specialty with proven CPD
- Experience of service and team management
- Experience of in house training and clinical assessing
Desirable
- Experience of leading a specialist service
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and able to work to deadlines
- Effective IT skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex information
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Implementation and maintenance of clinical governance in area of specialty
- Understands local and national targets
- Understands the national training structures and develops staff in area of service accordingly
- Able to work independently in area of expertise, interprets complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
- MSc Cardiology or equivalent level of qualification
- Immediate life support
- At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source ie HRUK accreditation ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification BSE Adult accreditation by examination
- Recognised management/ leadership Qualification
- Recognised mentorship / supervision qualification
Other requirements
Essential
- Participate in invasive on call rota if appropriate to specialist lead role
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).
