Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen as the Cardiac Physiology Non-Invasive Services Lead at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking to recruit a clinically expert, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our multi disciplinary department.
We undertake the full range of cardiac diagnostic tests including Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), Nuclear Cardiology procedures, exercise tolerance testing and event monitor analysis working across 2 hospital sites in Oxford and Banbury and several other community settings.
This is an ideal opportunity for a current band 7 seeking to develop their leadership and management skills and gain experience in service development.
Main duties of the job
Working with the Head of Cardiac Physiology , the post holder will assist in the running of all Cardiac Physiology Non-Invasive and Nuclear Cardiology services.
The post holder will support in the delivery of a high quality, efficient service to patients and to supervise, guide and support staff in performance of their roles in the department.
The post holder will be expected to work as an independent practitioner.
We expect the successful applicant to have the ability to work independently and you will also be expected to participate in the training and appraisal of junior staff.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the management and development of the Cardiac Physiology Non-Invasive Services service for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT) in collaboration with the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) Leads and Head of Cardiac Physiology.Independently deliver procedures and be responsible for the training and developmentof other staff to develop and maintain service delivery, ensuring excellent patient care.To work collaboratively with the Head of Cardiac Physiology, Directorate Leadership Team and CSU leads to ensure the efficient operational management of the service.To be visible, easily identifiable, and accessible to patients and relatives, providing overall leadership, direction and vision for the service.To assist the Head of Cardiac Physiology in meeting the objectives and responsibilities as defined within the Directorate strategy.
In collaboration with the Head of Cardiac Physiology ensure that service provision is delivered as the responsible budget holder and ensure that government targets are achieved.To be responsible for the supervision and direct management of the Cardiac Physiology MDT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead the management and development of the Cardiac Physiology Non-Invasive Services service for the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT) in collaboration with the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) Leads and Head of Cardiac Physiology.Independently deliver procedures and be responsible for the training and developmentof other staff to develop and maintain service delivery, ensuring excellent patient care.To work collaboratively with the Head of Cardiac Physiology, Directorate Leadership Team and CSU leads to ensure the efficient operational management of the service.To be visible, easily identifiable, and accessible to patients and relatives, providing overall leadership, direction and vision for the service.To assist the Head of Cardiac Physiology in meeting the objectives and responsibilities as defined within the Directorate strategy.
In collaboration with the Head of Cardiac Physiology ensure that service provision is delivered as the responsible budget holder and ensure that government targets are achieved.To be responsible for the supervision and direct management of the Cardiac Physiology MDT
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
- Extensive experience within the field of cardiac diagnostics, procedures and investigations
- oCan provide evidence of effective leadership and developmental work undertaken at senior level o Evidence of relevant managerial experience within a clinical environment understanding and managing HR, Finance and Clinical Risk/Governance issues
- Evidence of innovative work undertaken within the speciality.
- The ability to liaise confidently & effectively with other disciplines internally within the Trust and externally
Desirable
- Masters level/PhD education or expected to work towards in this post. o Managerial qualification
- Membership of professional group
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
- Extensive experience within the field of cardiac diagnostics, procedures and investigations
- oCan provide evidence of effective leadership and developmental work undertaken at senior level o Evidence of relevant managerial experience within a clinical environment understanding and managing HR, Finance and Clinical Risk/Governance issues
- Evidence of innovative work undertaken within the speciality.
- The ability to liaise confidently & effectively with other disciplines internally within the Trust and externally
Desirable
- Masters level/PhD education or expected to work towards in this post. o Managerial qualification
- Membership of professional group
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cardiac Physiology, Level 2, John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
