Overview
To undertake a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations at highly specialist cardiac physiologist level and provide expert, clinically accurate reports, adhering to local and national guidelines. Provide expert knowledge and skills in a range of cardiac investigations, communicating results across a multidisciplinary team. Provide training to all relevant members of the MDT in the delivery of routine and complex cardiac investigations. To work closely with the consultant cardiologists, clinical cardiac physiology leads, advanced nurse practitioners and other medical colleagues in providing clinical leadership and input into service development. To facilitate the efficient and effective management of resources within cardiac physiology. To contribute to the strategic development and daily operational management of the Department. To initiate and undertake audit within the specialist area and work collaboratively with research departments. To act as a clinical role model and resource to staff, and demonstrate a commitment to evidence based/best practice care and clinical excellence, in order to optimise quality of care. Ensure that the standards of the service delivered meet the national clinical standards and comply with the strategic aims of the Trust.
Responsibilities
* To support the Head of Cardiac Physiology in all operational/managerial matters as required (e.g., effective use of resources, management of cardiac physiology personnel).
* In collaboration with the Band 7 group create, support and develop a dynamic cardiac physiology team with a unified vision for future planning and development of the department.
* To implement and support quality initiatives within Cardiac Medicine, in collaboration with the Band 7 group, by utilising effective use and monitoring of standards, auditing and evaluation of the echocardiography service to meet patient needs within this speciality.
* To work with the Band 7 group to ensure procedures are in place to facilitate the achievement of Trust targets for cardiac medicine such as diagnostic test waiting times and implementation of clinical governance frameworks.
* In collaboration with the Head of Cardiac Physiology, lead the development and evaluation of relevant protocols, guidelines and procedures based on current evidence/research and facilitate/support other staff to do the same.
* To monitor activity within the clinical area whilst ensuring that staffing levels and skill mix meet clinical requirements.
* To promote awareness and understanding in others of efficient resource utilisation through education and example.
* In collaboration with the Band 7 group to ensure that all new staff have an appropriate induction and orientation and assigned mentor.
* To improve and develop Cardiac Physiologist roles.
Candidate profile
We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to join our supportive, dynamic, and friendly team. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a post graduate level of working via a continuous development portfolio and evidence of leadership, mentorship and specialist working within an area of Cardiac Physiology would be advantageous. The successful post holder will join a large team of experienced Cardiac Physiologists, Arrhythmia and Complex Device Nurse Practitioners. The department encourages active involvement with professional bodies, and has regular representation at council level with BSE, BHRS and BCIS. We are a practical assessment centre for BSE and participate in the STP OSFA assessments for the National School of Healthcare Science. Professional development is encouraged at all levels. We are a National School of Healthcare Science accredited training centre. Professional registration is preferred (e.g., RCCP or AHCS).
* STP/ BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
* Relevant experience performing at Band 6 level
* Demonstrates ability to support junior and senior members of staff
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Evidence of leadership development
* SCST
* RCCP
* Desirable criteria: ILS/ALS, GCP, recognised teaching/assessing qualification, mentoring qualification, BHRS/BSE accreditation, evidence of Masters level study, demonstrable experience in a broad range of cardiac physiological procedures (e.g., ECG, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Echocardiography, ambulatory monitoring preparation and analysis, haemodynamic monitoring/recording during cardiac angiography & complex coronary intervention, implant and follow up of brady/tachy devices and electrophysiological procedures).
* Desirable criteria: Experience in research
* Experience in coordinating or managing a team
* Professional attitude, patient-centred approach, compassionate
* Role model, open and honest communication, and willingness to go above and beyond
* Respectful to colleagues and patients, respects diversity, works well within a team
* Committed to professional development of self and team
* Demonstrates leadership, ability to learn from successes and setbacks, self-motivation
* Open to change, effective communication skills (verbal and written), adaptability, and ability to cope under pressure
* Decision making and problem solving skills, good health record, professional appearance and compliance with policies
* Ambitious and enthusiastic
Additional information
* You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
* Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, with four hospitals and a focus on Delivering Compassionate Excellence.
* Find out more at www.ouh.nhs.uk.
The Trust comprises four hospitals — the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the Horton General Hospital. The values focus on delivering compassionate excellence, with emphasis on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
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