Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist or Clinical Scientist to join our busy department. Working with eight Cardiologists and five Respiratory Physicians, the department provides a wide range of complex cardiac and respiratory investigations including Cardiac Catheterisation, PCI, Pacemaker and AICD implant and follow up, Cardiac and Metabolic stress testing, Transthoracic, Transoesophageal and Stress Echocardiography. 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 department. We have also introduced new services such as non-medical ILR implantation and are always looking at ways for staff to extend their scope of practice in order to provide the best service for our patients.
We pride ourselves on developing our staff to their very best potential. We actively promote career progression and are passionate about encouraging professional development. 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.
We are embarking on an ambitious project to renew / expand the current cath lab facilities and this post holder would be an integral part of that project team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead on the physiologist input into the Cardiac Cath Lab - including IVUS, OCT and FFR.
The post holder will be an expert in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) and will be responsible for leading the cardiac physiologist invasive service including Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) implant.
The post holder will be responsible for ensure continued service delivery of this specialism and adherence to national, international and local best practice.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying, advising and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on evidence based research and best practice guidelines.
The post holder, along with the Lead Cardiac Physiologist for education and training and the lead Cardiac Physiologist for Devices will be responsible for devising and implementing training plans in the invasive field, ensuring all Cardiac Physiology staff involved in this service are competent to practice independently and have obtained or are supported to work towards BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA accreditation. They will also be responsible for the ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) of competent staff through education, peer review and staff appraisal.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the ICD on-call service.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you have experience of the STP programme then that would be a significant advantage. We are currently supporting staff to undertake MSc level qualifications as well as providing mentorship and support to those applying for registration as a Clinical Scientist. We have a dedicated training budget which allows staff to be supported to attend national and international educational events.
- Line Management responsibility for a highly specialist area of service.
- In conjunction with the Cardiology Head of Department, develop protocols and procedural guidelines which ensure compliance with clinical governance and safe practice guidelines.
- Continuously develops clinical and management skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.
- Ensures there is a system in place for the dissemination and understanding of Foundation Trust policy and ensures effective multi-disciplinary communication within areas of responsibility.
- Ensures the efficient delivery of a high standard of care through performance monitoring and management.
- Ensures all equipment under their control is safe and fit for purpose.
- Produce written reports across a full range of investigations within the department.
- Provides contextual information to support the development of business cases and services in conjunction with the Head of Department and Clinical Service Lead.
- Monitors and is responsible for the ordering of stock and consumables in line with the agreed budget for a specific area of service.
- Identifies ways of making efficiencies to contribute the directorate QIPP.
- Ensure an effective and timely system for appraisal and mandatory training to meet staffs learning needs.
- Deployment of staff to ensure correct skill mix and effective use of resources.
- To be responsible for recruitment, retention and succession planning of individuals within areas of responsibility.
- Responsibility for HR processes including sickness reporting and monitoring.
- Share good practice through the clinical governance network.
- Will be expected to undertake a key worker role within the department e.g. Moving & Handling, Infection Control, COSHH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you have experience of the STP programme then that would be a significant advantage. We are currently supporting staff to undertake MSc level qualifications as well as providing mentorship and support to those applying for registration as a Clinical Scientist. We have a dedicated training budget which allows staff to be supported to attend national and international educational events.
- Line Management responsibility for a highly specialist area of service.
- In conjunction with the Cardiology Head of Department, develop protocols and procedural guidelines which ensure compliance with clinical governance and safe practice guidelines.
- Continuously develops clinical and management skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.
- Ensures there is a system in place for the dissemination and understanding of Foundation Trust policy and ensures effective multi-disciplinary communication within areas of responsibility.
- Ensures the efficient delivery of a high standard of care through performance monitoring and management.
- Ensures all equipment under their control is safe and fit for purpose.
- Produce written reports across a full range of investigations within the department.
- Provides contextual information to support the development of business cases and services in conjunction with the Head of Department and Clinical Service Lead.
- Monitors and is responsible for the ordering of stock and consumables in line with the agreed budget for a specific area of service.
- Identifies ways of making efficiencies to contribute the directorate QIPP.
- Ensure an effective and timely system for appraisal and mandatory training to meet staffs learning needs.
- Deployment of staff to ensure correct skill mix and effective use of resources.
- To be responsible for recruitment, retention and succession planning of individuals within areas of responsibility.
- Responsibility for HR processes including sickness reporting and monitoring.
- Share good practice through the clinical governance network.
- Will be expected to undertake a key worker role within the department e.g. Moving & Handling, Infection Control, COSHH.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of technical service in all the following areas: Non Invasive cardiology; Invasive cardiology; Adult Echocardiography
- Is a qualified independent highly specialist practitioner in one of the above and has significant experience at a Specialist grade
- In depth experience of area of specialty with proven CPD
- Experience of service and team management
- Experience of in house training and clinical assessing
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills
- Effective IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Able to work independently in area of expertise, interprets complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Cardiology or equivalent level of qualification
- Immediate life support
- At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source i.e. HRUK accreditation, ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification, BSE Adult accreditation by examination
- Recognised management/ leadership Qualification e.g. CMS (to be obtained within 18 months of appointment)
- One of the following to be obtained within 12 months of appointment: Assessors qualification (SLIP) Training qualification; (PGCE or other teacher training); Post graduate certificate in Advancing Practice (or equivalent)
Other
Essential
- Registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or The Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of technical service in all the following areas: Non Invasive cardiology; Invasive cardiology; Adult Echocardiography
- Is a qualified independent highly specialist practitioner in one of the above and has significant experience at a Specialist grade
- In depth experience of area of specialty with proven CPD
- Experience of service and team management
- Experience of in house training and clinical assessing
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills
- Effective IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Able to work independently in area of expertise, interprets complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Cardiology or equivalent level of qualification
- Immediate life support
- At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source i.e. HRUK accreditation, ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification, BSE Adult accreditation by examination
- Recognised management/ leadership Qualification e.g. CMS (to be obtained within 18 months of appointment)
- One of the following to be obtained within 12 months of appointment: Assessors qualification (SLIP) Training qualification; (PGCE or other teacher training); Post graduate certificate in Advancing Practice (or equivalent)
Other
Essential
- Registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or The Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
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).
