Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a current 8a or an experienced band 7Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist to further their career at St Bartholomew'sHospital.
Barts Health Trust is currently the largest NHS Trust in England andencompasses four hospitals based in the centre and East of London. The Trust is comprised of the Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London, Whipps Cross and Newham University Hospitals. We also help provide cardiac physiology services at University College London Hospital.
We are currently seeking a forward thinking, dynamic and motivatedindividual to support the Principal Cardiac Physiologist in managing theoutpatient arrhythmia device services across Barts Health. They will workalongside a remote follow-up deputy manager and education and invasivearrhythmia deputy manager, all supporting the Principal.
Main duties of the job
The post will comprise of clinical and management responsibilities withexpertise in cardiac rhythm management being essential. You should haveexperience in all types of non-invasive cardiac physiology.
There is opportunity within this post to drive forward and support specialistdevice clinics and the development of physiologist led services. This postwill also have responsibility for delivery of device services at network services and standardising the care provided across the Trust.
St Barts is a 10-lab cardiology service with 5 of these operating in EP anddevices, and 5 in intervention. We also run 6 device follow-up rooms at StBarts, satellite device clinics at Whipps and Newham, and one of thelargest remote monitoring services in the Europe. There are 10 echo roomsincluding specialist services of stress echo and TOE. There is a significantGUCH echo and EP service
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment..
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have a supportive environment for training and development andattendance at National Conferences. There are options for flexible working,pay enhancements and additional overtime. You will be expected to demonstrate maturity and experience consistent with this grade to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.
Applicants who do not have BSc Clinical Physiology degree (or internationalequivalent) will not be short-listed, therefore please do not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have a supportive environment for training and development andattendance at National Conferences. There are options for flexible working,pay enhancements and additional overtime. You will be expected to demonstrate maturity and experience consistent with this grade to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.
Applicants who do not have BSc Clinical Physiology degree (or internationalequivalent) will not be short-listed, therefore please do not apply.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at highly specialist level
- Experience of analysing, interpreting, and providing expert advice for a specialised service
- Experience with training and line management of all grades of staff
- Experience with governance, QA and/or complaint management
- .Experience with leading diverse teams
Desirable
- Experience of planning and developing specialist services including contributing toward local and national policies
- Experience of developing service plans, business cases and cost improvement plans
- Evidence of communicating specialist information to key stakeholders including clinicians
Skills
Essential
- Day-to-day frontline operational management.
- Ability to manage and lead team in emergency situations
- Comprehensive leadership and management abilities
- .Ability to engage the team and develop changes in working practices
Desirable
- Experience of conflict resolution
Knowledge
Essential
- .Importance of confidentiality
- Work under pressure and to deadlines
- Maintain CPD through attending conferences/ courses and up to date with new developments
Desirable
- Utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence-based practice approach
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent
- .IBHRE/HRUK/BHRS accreditation for Cardiac Devices
Desirable
- .o Leadership/managerial qualification
- .HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- .Teaching certificate
Other
Essential
- Well organised and ability to work autonomously
- .Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understands the importance of diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at highly specialist level
- Experience of analysing, interpreting, and providing expert advice for a specialised service
- Experience with training and line management of all grades of staff
- Experience with governance, QA and/or complaint management
- .Experience with leading diverse teams
Desirable
- Experience of planning and developing specialist services including contributing toward local and national policies
- Experience of developing service plans, business cases and cost improvement plans
- Evidence of communicating specialist information to key stakeholders including clinicians
Skills
Essential
- Day-to-day frontline operational management.
- Ability to manage and lead team in emergency situations
- Comprehensive leadership and management abilities
- .Ability to engage the team and develop changes in working practices
Desirable
- Experience of conflict resolution
Knowledge
Essential
- .Importance of confidentiality
- Work under pressure and to deadlines
- Maintain CPD through attending conferences/ courses and up to date with new developments
Desirable
- Utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence-based practice approach
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent
- .IBHRE/HRUK/BHRS accreditation for Cardiac Devices
Desirable
- .o Leadership/managerial qualification
- .HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- .Teaching certificate
Other
Essential
- Well organised and ability to work autonomously
- .Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understands the importance of diversity and inclusion
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).
