Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 25 November 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two full time band 7 chief cardiac physiologists specialising in echocardiography to join our dynamic and hardworking team of cardiac physiologists and clinical scientists here at the Ipswich Hospital.

Our echocardiography team are based at the Ipswich Hospital and cover a range of diagnostic tests for both outpatients and inpatients. We provide a comprehensive range of tests including adult transthoracic echocardiography, physiologist-led valve clinics and exercise echocardiography lists, and consultant-led dobutamine stress echocardiography and transoesophogeal echocardiography lists. The department operates Monday to Friday with the potential to undertake weekend overtime work where available. The majority of our full-time staff complete their hours over 4 days during the week working between the hours of 8am and 6pm. We can discuss the working pattern of the successful candidate prior to starting with us.

This is an exciting time to join the department as we are currently having our cardiac catheter labs refurbished in order to improve the care we provide for our patients. As part of this, we are expanding the PCI and pacing therapies that we are able to offer our patients including more complex PCI procedures and CRT-P/conduction system device implants which will allow patients to be treated locally.

Main duties of the job

The key duties of the role are outlined below.

o To independently and competently perform a range of clinical procedures safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national policy, procedure and guidance.

o To interpret clinical data, produce factual reports and deliver results to other medical professionals.

o To contribute to the department training and education programmed and implement changes to practice/service provision in liaison with the principal/deputy principal cardiac physiologists.

o To work within trust and external professional standards of proficiency and be able to practice safely and effectively whilst maintaining legal and ethical boundaries.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Date posted

17 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year £41,659 - £47,672 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

432-HR1480-24

Job locations

Cardio-Respiratory Department

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are also looking to start the process of obtaining BSE departmental accreditation which successful candidates would be expected to support. We work alongside a great team of consultant cardiologists and cardiac nurse specialists who are approachable and supportive.

Ideally we would look to recruit individuals who hold BSE level 2 accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography. However, for the right candidate who does not currently hold BSE accreditation, we would be willing to consider a band 6 progression post where we would support you through your BSE accreditation process. Although full-time work would be preferable, we can also consider part-time hours for the right candidate.

To find out more about our department and the cardiac physiology team, please follow the below link

https://esneft.pagetiger.com/cwqzwst/1

For full details of the responsibilitiesand dutiesof this role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about our department and the cardiac physiology team, please follow the below link

https://esneft.pagetiger.com/cwqzwst/1

For full details of the responsibilitiesand dutiesof this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

oKnowledge of a wide range of cardiac physiology investigations and advanced specialist knowledge in one area of cardiac physiology

Qualifications

Essential

oBSc/MSc in Cardiac Physiology/Cardiac Science/Healthcare science
oBSE/BHRS/IBHRE accreditation
oRCCP/AHCS registration
oILS
oMaintains professional CPD

Desirable

oHCPC registration - clinical scientist
oAILS/ALS

Experience

Essential

oSignificant clinical experience working in the field of cardiac physiology at band 6 level
oExperience in complex echo/devices
oExperience in training staff

Desirable

oExperience managing/leading a small team
oResearch experience
oAudit experience

Personal Skills

Essential

oHighly developed verbal and written communication skills
oDeals confidently and professionally with patients and staff
oAble to work as an independent practitioner in field of speciality
oAble to work in stressful and upsetting situations
oAble to provide leadership within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

oEngagement in national or regional educational programmes

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

oKnowledge of a wide range of cardiac physiology investigations and advanced specialist knowledge in one area of cardiac physiology

Qualifications

Essential

oBSc/MSc in Cardiac Physiology/Cardiac Science/Healthcare science
oBSE/BHRS/IBHRE accreditation
oRCCP/AHCS registration
oILS
oMaintains professional CPD

Desirable

oHCPC registration - clinical scientist
oAILS/ALS

Experience

Essential

oSignificant clinical experience working in the field of cardiac physiology at band 6 level
oExperience in complex echo/devices
oExperience in training staff

Desirable

oExperience managing/leading a small team
oResearch experience
oAudit experience

Personal Skills

Essential

oHighly developed verbal and written communication skills
oDeals confidently and professionally with patients and staff
oAble to work as an independent practitioner in field of speciality
oAble to work in stressful and upsetting situations
oAble to provide leadership within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

oEngagement in national or regional educational programmes

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.