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Main area Cardiac Physiology Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: 4 day week Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 day week) Job ref 321-MRC-7383126-B7
Site JR Hospital & Horton Hospital Town Oxford & Banbury Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2025 23:59
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 of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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 i.e., RCCP or AHCS
We would encourage an informal visit or telephone call to discuss both the post and your career aspirations.
We would consider flexible working patterns.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel .
Detailed job description and main 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 in order to meet the needs of patients 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 achieving 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 has an appropriate
induction and orientation and assigned mentor.
· To improve and develop Cardiac Physiologist roles
Planned interview date: to be confirmed
Person specification
Education and Professional Qua
* • 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
* • Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
* • Evidence of Masters level study
Experience and Knowledge
* • Demonstrable experience in a broad range of cardiac physiological procedures, such as ECG, Exercise Tolerance Testing supervision, Echocardiography, continuous 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.
* • Experience in co-ordinating or managing a team
* • Professional attitude, takes pride in work
* • Patient centred approach, compassionate
* • Role model, open and honest in communication and delivers over and above what is expected
* • Respectful to colleagues and patients, respects diversity. Works well within a team
* • Committed to professional development of self and team
* • Ability to learn from successes and setbacks
Skills and abilities
* • Open to change
* • Effective communication skills (verbal and written
* • Demonstrates adaptability /flexibility and a positive approach to challenges
* • Able to cope under pressure
* • Decision making and problem solving skills
Physical Characteristics
* • Professional appearance and compliance with policies
* • Ambitious and enthusiastic
* • Evidence of professional development
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
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