Overview
To undertake a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations at a 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. Work closely with consultant cardiologists, clinical cardiac physiology leads, advanced nurse practitioners and other medical colleagues in providing clinical leadership and input into service development. Facilitate the efficient and effective management of resources within cardiac physiology. Contribute to the strategic development and daily operational management of the Department. Initiate and undertake audit within the specialist area and work collaboratively with research departments. Act as a clinical role model and resource to staff, demonstrating a commitment to evidence‑based/best‑practice care and clinical excellence, optimising quality of care. Ensure that the standards of the service delivered meet national clinical standards and comply with the strategic aims of the Trust.
Responsibilities
* Support the Head of Cardiac Physiology in all operational/managerial matters, including effective use of resources and management of cardiac physiology personnel.
* Collaborate with the Band 7 group to create, support and develop a dynamic cardiac physiology team with a unified vision for future planning and department development.
* Implement and support quality initiatives within Cardiac Medicine, utilising effective use and monitoring of standards, auditing and evaluation of the echocardiography service to meet patient needs.
* Work with the Band 7 group to ensure procedures facilitate the achievement of Trust targets for cardiac medicine such as diagnostic test waiting times and implementation of clinical governance frameworks.
* Lead the development and evaluation of relevant protocols, guidelines and procedures based on current evidence/research, and support other staff to do the same.
* Monitor activity within the clinical area while ensuring that staffing levels and skill mix meet clinical requirements.
* Promote awareness and understanding of efficient resource utilisation through education and example.
* Ensure that all new staff have an appropriate induction, orientation and assigned mentor.
* Improve and develop Cardiac Physiologist roles and responsibilities.
Qualifications
* Professional registration preferred (RCCP or AHCS), or equivalent.
* 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 and leadership development.
* ICCT or SCST qualification.
* RCCP certification.
Desirable Criteria
* ILS/ALS certification.
* GCP training.
* 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 supervision, echocardiography, continuous ambulatory monitoring, haemodynamic monitoring during angiography, implant and follow‑up of brady/tachy devices, electrophysiological procedures).
* Experience in research.
* Experience in coordinating or managing a team.
* Professional attitude, pride in work, patient‑centred approach, compassion, strong communication skills, and the ability to deliver above and beyond expectations.
* Respectful to colleagues and patients, embraces diversity, works collaboratively within a team.
* Committed to professional development of self and team, demonstrates leadership and adaptability.
* Effective decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, resilient under pressure.
* Professional appearance and compliance with policies, ambitious and enthusiastic.
* UK professional registration.
About the Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and Horton General Hospital in Banbury. The Cardiac Physiology department operates across all sites and community hubs. The Trust is committed to delivering compassionate excellence, prioritising patient care, collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
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