The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service. Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: Putting patients first Aiming to get it right Recognising that everybody counts Doing everything openly and honestly ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Job overview An exciting career opportunity has arisen for two Chief Cardiac Physiologists in Echo to join our friendly team in the Clinical Measurements Department at the James Paget University Hospital as well as providing an Echo service within the newly built Community Diagnostic Centres. One position is for 37.5 hrs per week and one 22.5 hrs per week. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to work both as part of a team and independently, along with an advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy. Suitable applicants will have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and be RCCP or AHCS registered. They will hold BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echo (or equivalent), or be working towards BSE accrediation and have already completed and passed the BSE theory exam - in which case Band 6 will apply until fully accredited, as well as meeting the requirements detailed in the person specification and job description. Advert To assess, plan and implement non-invasive cardiac diagnostics without direct supervision, primarily in Echocardiography in line with BSE standards. To support the management responsibilities of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Clinical Measurements Department with specific responsibility for providing professional support and highly specialist cardiac physiologist advice as necessary. To take charge of the Clinical Measurement Department as required. To maintain health and safety of patients and colleagues at all times by complying with all relevant Trust policies. To be an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, leading/liaising/communicating as necessary and supporting junior staff. The Cardiac Physiologist shall, at all times, act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients. Working for our organisation The Clinical Measurements Department is a non-invasive cardiology department providing an outpatient and inpatient Echo service. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and professional team of Cardiac Physiologists. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Staff Management: Provide a supporting role in the management of junior staff within the department as required Promote/assist in achieving high morale within the department based on fair and clear staff relationships Technical / Clinical Procedures: Independently practice with a high level of skill and autonomy to British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) standards in Adult Echocardiography, providing a full and comprehensive report Participate in a range of advanced Echo procedures: Bubble Studies Dobutamine Stress Echo Exercise Stress Echo ACHD Echo TOE Undertake a range of other cardiac procedures as an independent and solo practitioner, as per demands of the service: Electrocardiography Exercise testing Ambulatory monitoring (24/48/72 hour cardiac monitoring, blood pressure monitoring and event recording) Professional Issues: Maintain a safe clinical environment at all times and support the Manual Handling & Health and Safety Lead for the department Be accountable for own clinical practice and address others clinical practice as required Present a positive image of the department and Trust at all times Maintain BSE accreditation and support others working towards their own accreditation Take a role in the provision of clinical and professional advice, expertise and support the process of developing practice and monitoring performance in all technical procedures undertaken within the Department Maintain registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) or the Academy for Health Care Sciences (AHCS) Education, Training and Development: Act as an effective role model at all times Partake in an ECG training programme for Student Clinical Physiologists, Cardiographers and other health care professionals as required To be proactive in awareness of current issues/research and updating colleagues as appropriate Provide training for other health care professionals as required Undertake further / on-going training in Cardiac investigations and reporting as required Commitment to ongoing personal development by solo study and identification of relevant courses Undertake further Echo training in 3D Echo and other training as new technologies in Echo arise Quality management/assurance: To ensure that the quality of clinical practice within the department is at an optimum level To support the department’s QA programme To take a leading role in standard setting, monitoring and evaluation, taking corrective action when necessary Complaints/Untoward Incident: To assist the Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist in investigating complaints/untoward incidents and ensure appropriate action is taken To, at all times, promote good practice To ensure that all staff wear name badges or carry identity cards and adhere to the Trust’s uniform policy Communication: Ensure that necessary information is communicated to Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist and where appropriate within the team Support and enhance good communications between members of the multi-disciplinary team Liaise with other departments/agencies both within and outside the Trust to ensure the optimum delivery of service Resource Management: To assist the Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist in utilising all resources effectively and identifying areas for savings To assist in effectively managing the levels of stock and equipment To participate in department audits as required The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide 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) will also be subject to this requirement. Visa and Immigration If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. James Paget Hospitals uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.