Job summary
Are you an advanced and experienced EP physiologist ready to excel at one of the UK's most prestigious NHS Trusts?
At Imperial College Healthcare, we're dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and training. Now, we're inviting skilled professionals to join our Cath Lab team and electrophysiology department.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your expertise can make a real difference, this is an exciting opportunity for you!
Work at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, where you'll handle a full spectrum of advanced electrophysiology procedures, conduction system pacing and complex devices.
With our large cardiac rhythm management program, you'll have the chance to push boundaries in the field.You'll be based at our top-tier hospital Hammersmith, which is equipped with state-of-the-art cath labs. In this stimulating environment, you'll find opportunities for professional development, to advance your career further.
On top of all this, we're offering an extra 10% of your basic salary as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions). To make your transition smoother, we also provide a generous relocation package.
Main duties of the job
- To manage the provision of the EP/CRM service. Providing services to both outpatients and inpatients.
- To manage the EP/CRM physiologist/clinical scientist establishment and oversee the training of junior members of staff and other healthcare professional visitors to the department.
- To facilitate / participate in research projects in collaboration with cardiology consultants within the department.
- To perform non-routine tests where necessary.
- To ensure implementation of clinical governance, complaints, and risk management process for the service in monitoring of compliance with clinical governance standards, other Trust-wide policies and processes and best practice requirements.
- Act as the focal point for communication for the service and ensure effective communication to all stakeholders, ensuring views and decisions are communicated both up and down the management structure
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualified cardiac physiologist
- IBHRE/BHRS up to date accreditation and registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including attendance of local/in-house management courses
- Up-to-date local mandatory training
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD/doctoral study)
- Formal management qualification
- Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC
- Clinical assessment training
Experience
Essential
- >5 years' experience as a band 7 chief cardiac physiologist
- Previous leadership of a department/sub-speciality area of cardiac physiology
- Line-management responsibilities for a team of physiologists
- Strong teaching/training background for individuals undergoing accreditation
Desirable
- Previously employment as band 8a department lead
- Lead on service improvement projects with demonstrable outcomes
- Development of physiologist/scientist led services
- Personal experience of performing physiologist/scientist led clinics
Skills
Essential
- Sensitive and effective communication skills
- Clear and precise written communication skills
- Strong education/training skills. Regular presenter/lead for local/in-house meetings
- Strong people-management skills
Desirable
- Presenter at regional or national meetings
- People-management training
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Qualified cardiac physiologist
- IBHRE/BHRS up to date accreditation and registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including attendance of local/in-house management courses
- Up-to-date local mandatory training
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD/doctoral study)
- Formal management qualification
- Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC
- Clinical assessment training
Experience
Essential
- >5 years' experience as a band 7 chief cardiac physiologist
- Previous leadership of a department/sub-speciality area of cardiac physiology
- Line-management responsibilities for a team of physiologists
- Strong teaching/training background for individuals undergoing accreditation
Desirable
- Previously employment as band 8a department lead
- Lead on service improvement projects with demonstrable outcomes
- Development of physiologist/scientist led services
- Personal experience of performing physiologist/scientist led clinics
Skills
Essential
- Sensitive and effective communication skills
- Clear and precise written communication skills
- Strong education/training skills. Regular presenter/lead for local/in-house meetings
- Strong people-management skills
Desirable
- Presenter at regional or national meetings
- People-management training
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).
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).
