Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our specialist team of Cardiac Physiologists here at UHCW.
UHCW is one of the largest acute Trust's in the country. With 17Cardiology Consultants, we provide World Class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology.
The Cardiac Investigations department offers a comprehensive range of in and outpatient invasive and non-invasive speciality procedures. With a region leading Cardiac Imaging service, offering a full repertoire of echocardiography. A Cardiac Catheter Suite performing a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including complex device implantation and extraction, an EP and Ablation service with state of the art technology.
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to join our service here at UHCW and at our Community Diagnostic Hubs to manage and develop the non-invasive service and team and be the training coordinator lead, to develop the workforce within the department. To ensure national standards, guidelines and accreditations are met.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- To work closely with the Head of Department and Lead Physiologists to ensure that current vocational, national and academic requirements for the training and development of junior staff are met and maintained.
- Where no training pathways exist to design, facilitate and deliver training and development schemes.
- To work clinically in area of expertise, be and manage the clinical demand, and waiting list.
- To ensure all clinical non-invasive procedures and clinics are booked to meet demand and capacity.
- Day to day management of team, ensuring everyone has PDR in place linked to required knowledge and skills framework for a tailored training and development schedule.
- To ensure that mandatory training is completed and up to date for whole team.
- To act as clinical assessor and supervisor to regional degree students on placement including placement management and audit.
- Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals including physicians.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities, ensure you meet all essential criteria before applying.
- Have significant experience working independently as a band 7 BSE accredited specialist practitioner in both Non-Invasive Cardiac Physiological testing and being involved with training of STPs ETPs, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers.
- To work as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of procedures performed in the Department of Cardiac Investigation (DCI) and the Catheter Lab, furthermore, to provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
- To provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with Operational Procedures/national guidelines.
- To work across all sites as required, managing the workload for your designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximized capacity and robust service delivery.
- To ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
- To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in Audits, Capacity and Demand planning and supporting business case developments.
- Experience with implementing change management and development of CP led services.
- Experience with budgetary management.
- Experience with training and mentoring Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiographers and Students.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national service specifications and standards for Echocardiography, Pacing & Devices, Cardiac Catheterisation and Non-Invasive Diagnostic Cardiac Tests, and how to implement them.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders. With good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage your own time and workload.
- Proven ability to work within a pressured environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
The post holder must be a BSE accredited independent practitioner with experience of education and training of STP's, ETP's, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers.
This post holder will report to the Head of Cardiac Investigations Department.
This is a full time position 37.5 hours/week worked over 5 days on an 0830 to 1630 working pattern (Monday - Friday). We would encourage a visit to the department.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities, ensure you meet all essential criteria before applying.
- Have significant experience working independently as a band 7 BSE accredited specialist practitioner in both Non-Invasive Cardiac Physiological testing and being involved with training of STPs ETPs, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers.
- To work as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of procedures performed in the Department of Cardiac Investigation (DCI) and the Catheter Lab, furthermore, to provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
- To provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with Operational Procedures/national guidelines.
- To work across all sites as required, managing the workload for your designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximized capacity and robust service delivery.
- To ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
- To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in Audits, Capacity and Demand planning and supporting business case developments.
- Experience with implementing change management and development of CP led services.
- Experience with budgetary management.
- Experience with training and mentoring Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiographers and Students.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national service specifications and standards for Echocardiography, Pacing & Devices, Cardiac Catheterisation and Non-Invasive Diagnostic Cardiac Tests, and how to implement them.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders. With good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage your own time and workload.
- Proven ability to work within a pressured environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
The post holder must be a BSE accredited independent practitioner with experience of education and training of STP's, ETP's, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers.
This post holder will report to the Head of Cardiac Investigations Department.
This is a full time position 37.5 hours/week worked over 5 days on an 0830 to 1630 working pattern (Monday - Friday). We would encourage a visit to the department.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
Experience
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Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
