Job summary
Clinical Scientist / Cardiac Physiologist - Imaging - Echo
Band 7
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
We are looking for a highly motivated Highly Specialist Cardiac 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, Trans-oesophageal 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 are also planning new scientist led services such as valve surveillance clinics and exercise stress echo - we would be keen for the new member of staff to be involved in those projects.
Main duties of the job
We pride ourselves on developing our staff to their very best potential. We actively promote career progression 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. If you have experience of the ETP or 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.
If you think that you have what we are looking for then please come and look around the department and meet the team.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key requirements and qualities:
- Recognised higher professional accreditation such as either BSE or EACVI
- High level of knowledge and clinical experience within a specialist area
- Commitment to the training of junior members of staff
Minimum qualifications:
- BSc Physiology or
- BSc Healthcare Science or
- MSc Clinical Science
Essential requirement:
- Registration with either RCCP, AHCS or HCPC.
Closing date: 24.05.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key requirements and qualities:
- Recognised higher professional accreditation such as either BSE or EACVI
- High level of knowledge and clinical experience within a specialist area
- Commitment to the training of junior members of staff
Minimum qualifications:
- BSc Physiology or
- BSc Healthcare Science or
- MSc Clinical Science
Essential requirement:
- Registration with either RCCP, AHCS or HCPC.
Closing date: 24.05.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of technical service in all the areas listed below oNon Invasive cardiology oInvasive cardiology oAdult 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.
- Excellent organisational skills and able to work to deadlines
- Effective IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Implementation and maintenance of clinical governance in area of specialty
- Understands local and national targets
- Understands the national training structures and develops staff in area of service accordingly
- 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 ie 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 requirements
Essential
- Registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or The Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
- Must not be colour blind
- Participate in invasive on call rota if appropriate to specialist lead role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of technical service in all the areas listed below oNon Invasive cardiology oInvasive cardiology oAdult 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.
- Excellent organisational skills and able to work to deadlines
- Effective IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Implementation and maintenance of clinical governance in area of specialty
- Understands local and national targets
- Understands the national training structures and develops staff in area of service accordingly
- 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 ie 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 requirements
Essential
- Registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or The Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
- Must not be colour blind
- Participate in invasive on call rota if appropriate to specialist lead role
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).
