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. The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a clinically excellent Cardiac Physiologist to join one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. The Trust comprises of four hospitals, three in Oxford and one in Banbury and the Cardiac Physiology department works across all four sites and the rest of the county in community hubs. We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to join our supportive, dynamic, and friendly team. Candidates must be able to demonstrate 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.
Responsibilities
* Support the Head of Cardiac Physiology in all operational/managerial matters as required (e.g., effective use of resources, 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 development of the department.
* 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.
* Work with the Band 7 group to ensure procedures facilitate achievement of Trust targets for cardiac medicine (e.g., diagnostic test waiting times) and the 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 staffing levels and skill mix meet clinical requirements.
* Promote awareness and understanding of efficient resource utilisation through education and example.
* Collaborate with the Band 7 group to ensure all new staff have appropriate induction, orientation and assigned mentors.
* Improve and develop Cardiac Physiologist roles.
Qualifications
* Professional registration is preferred (e.g., RCCP or AHCS).
* Postgraduate level of working with evidence of leadership, mentorship and specialist practice within Cardiac Physiology is advantageous.
* Experience within an area of Cardiac Physiology and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is desirable.
About the Trust and Development
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. The department encourages active involvement with professional bodies and has regular representation at council level with BSE, BHRS and BCIS. We are a National School of Healthcare Science accredited training centre. Professional development is encouraged at all levels. We would encourage an informal visit or telephone discussion of the post and career aspirations. Disability Confident: we are an employer that offers interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. Find out more on the OUH website.
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