NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
The post holder will specialize in Cardiac Rhythm Management and is responsible for assisting in the provision of a highly skilled, efficient, high quality devices service to patients attending the QEUH. The purpose of this role is to support the Team Lead and Service Manager in the leadership and management of the team and in the delivery of the highest quality of patient care by managing resources efficiently and effectively, ensuring appropriate training of staff and following national, corporate and departmental procedures. This post supports the Service Manager's broader aims to ensure that there are clear and effective structures and processes designed for co-ordinated decisions that achieve the Board's Health Plan for safe and effective clinical care. Some requirement to provide cross-cover at other sites within South Sector is expected.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
We are seeking an enthusiastic highly specialized cardiac physiologist to join our team in NHSGGC South Sector, primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring appropriate training of staff
To ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with established policies and protocols
and agreed standards
To manage resources efficiently and effectively
To ensure maintenance of equipment and reporting of faults
To maintain effective communication with wards and departments
To ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established
policies and procedures
To assist in the training and orientation of new members of staff
To organise and supervise when required
To attend and participate in relevant departmental meetings
The postholder will participate in staff appraisal, assisting where necessary in PDPs
The post holder will be required to perform all aspects of Cardiac Rhythm Management services offered within The South Sector, including training in Complex Device Implants if necessary and work independently to maximum management of the patient's device. This requires a high level of clinical and scientific autonomy and requires highly developed skills i.e. communication, decision making and confidence to think and act within a timely manner. The postholder is responsible for decision making directly affecting the patient management. This has a high level of responsibility as any abnormalities overlooked could have serious consequences for the patient
More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC OR
(ii) Meets eligibility criteria for Clinical Scientist registration via the STP equivalence route (AHCS) AND
Holds current professional registration as a Clinical Physiologist at practitioner level with RCCP or AHCS
BSc Clinical Physiology from an AHCS/RCCPapproved educational provider, or equivalent qualification/experience recognised by either body
Master'slevel professional accreditation in device management (e.g., BHRS, IBHRE, EHRA or equivalent)
Evidence of ongoing CPD to maintain accreditation currency
Experience in clinical supervision and mentorship of trainees
Ability to initiate and lead clinical and service audits
Knowledge of clinical cardiology, including the value and limitations of cardiac devices, particularly in Heart Failure Management
Experience delivering presentations, especially for educational purposes
Understanding of clinical governance principles and experience in assessing and managing clinical risk
Teaching experience
IT skills:
Intermediate Word
Intermediate PowerPoint
Intermediate Excel
Strong leadership, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills:
Motivational
Persuasive
Assertive
Facilitative
Empathetic
Reflective
Progressive, open to change and innovation; acts as a change agent
High levels of professional integrity, probity, and accountability; upholds professional governance
Analytical and critical thinker
Commitment to ongoing CPD
Emotional resilience
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
Enhanced pay for working public holidays
NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Cardiac Physiology Team Lead, Annette Hall, ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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