Overview
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to join our service here at UHCW and at our Community Diagnostic Hubs to manage and develop the non-invasive service and team and be the training coordinator lead, to develop the workforce within the department. To ensure national standards, guidelines and accreditations are met.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Head of Department and Lead Physiologists to ensure that current vocational, national and academic requirements for the training and development of junior staff are met and maintained.
* Where no training pathways exist, design, facilitate and deliver training and development schemes.
* Work clinically in area of expertise, manage clinical demand and waiting list.
* Ensure all clinical non-invasive procedures and clinics are booked to meet demand and capacity.
* Day-to-day management of the team, ensuring everyone has PDR in place linked to required knowledge and skills framework for a tailored training and development schedule.
* Ensure that mandatory training is completed and up to date for the whole team.
* Act as clinical assessor and supervisor to regional degree students on placement, including placement management and audit.
* Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals including physicians.
* Work as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of procedures performed in the Department of Cardiac Investigation (DCI) and the Catheter Lab, and provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
* Provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with Operational Procedures/national guidelines.
* Work across all sites as required, managing the workload for the designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximised capacity and robust service delivery.
* Ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
* Actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in audits, capacity and demand planning and supporting business case developments.
* Contribute to the Green Plan initiatives and environmental commitments of the Trust.
Additional information
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to minimising the impact on the environment and the future health of the public. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview with a conditional offer of employment and be required to complete pre-employment checks. Pre-employment identity and right to work verification will be undertaken via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office (TrustID) or by presenting original documents in person. Depending on exposure to patients, a Standard or Enhanced DBS check may be required, with the cost charged and deducted from salary over the first 3 months at the current rate. All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including Junk/SPAM folders.
The post holder will report to the Head of Cardiac Investigations Department. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours/week, 0830 to 1630, Monday to Friday). A visit to the department is encouraged. For further details, please see the attached job description. The Trust emphasizes Values and Behaviours and may include a Values Based Interview/Assessment during the interview process.
Qualifications and experience
* Significant experience working independently as a band 7 BSE accredited specialist practitioner in both non-invasive cardiac physiological testing and involved with training of STPs, ETPs, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers.
* Experience with implementing change management and development of CP-led services.
* Experience with budgetary management.
* Experience with training and mentoring Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiographers and Students.
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant national service specifications and standards for Echocardiography, Pacing & Devices, Cardiac Catheterisation and Non-Invasive Diagnostic Cardiac Tests, and how to implement them.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders and strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage time and workload.
* Proven ability to work within a pressured environment.
* Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
* The post holder must be a BSE-accredited independent practitioner with experience of education and training of STPs, ETPs, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers.
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