Job summary
Closing Date: 5th August 2025.
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: Commencing 6th August 2025.
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: Commencing11th August 2025.
Bradford is expanding it's imaging department and are looking for new team members to join us. Are you an innovative and dynamic cardiac scientist looking for a new challenge? We are looking for someone with a passion for cardiac science who can be part of our growing imaging service.
We provide a wide range of complex cardiac and respiratory investigations including cardiac and metabolic stress testing, TTE, TOE and stress echocardiography. Bradford has a diverse population and the range of pathology makes for an interesting and challenging caseload. There is a significant paediatric echo service which could be expanded if the post holder has an interest in CHD. We are about to complete a large dedicated Cardiology IT system project, pulling together all the clinical and admin systems across the department. We have just undertaken a UKAS benchmarking exercise which found our services to be safe with areas of excellent care, and staff demonstrating good clinical knowledge and commitment to providing the best patient care possible. We are now moving towards submitting our application to attain IQiPS accreditation.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their colleagues as well as themselves. Newly accredited staff will be supported to develop experience and gain any additional competencies required (Annex 21 may apply). Professional and personal development are really encouraged and we have a dedicated training budget in order to facilitate this. We have a track record of supporting staff through the equivalence process in order to achieve Clinical Scientist status.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring continued service delivery of their specialism and adherence to national, international and local best practice.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying, advising and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on evidence based research and best practice guidelines.The post holder, along with the Lead Cardiac Physiologist for education and training and the Head of Service will be responsible for devising and implementing training plans in their specialist field, ensuring all physiology staff involved in that service are competent to practice independently and have obtained or are supported to work towards specialist accreditation. They will also be responsible for the ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) of competent staff through education, peer review and staff appraisal.
About us
We have a track record of supporting our staff to achieve, including specialist accreditation and STP equivalence.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviors we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to engage in service development and re-design, as well as develop themselves as a professional - all within a supportive and nurturing environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of technical service in all the following areas: Non Invasive cardiology; Invasive cardiology; Adult Echocardiography
- Is a qualified independent 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
- Effective IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Able to work independently in area of expertise, interprets complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Cardiology or higher level of relevant qualification
- Immediate life support
- At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source i.e. HRUK accreditation, ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification, BSE Adult accreditation by examination, EACVI Adult echo
- 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)
Desirable
- Clinical assessment skills
Other
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of technical service in all the following areas: Non Invasive cardiology; Invasive cardiology; Adult Echocardiography
- Is a qualified independent 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
- Effective IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Able to work independently in area of expertise, interprets complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Cardiology or higher level of relevant qualification
- Immediate life support
- At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source i.e. HRUK accreditation, ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification, BSE Adult accreditation by examination, EACVI Adult echo
- 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)
Desirable
- Clinical assessment skills
Other
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
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).
