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
We are seeking an enthusiastic highly specialised cardiac physiologist to join our team in NHSGGC South Sector, primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. We will consider STP trainees graduating this year or qualified Band 6’s working toward BSE accreditation, on an Annexe 21 basis.
The postholder will provide support to the Clinical Lead and their echo colleagues across the whole range of echo clinics and services provided by the department. NHSGGC serves the largest catchment population in Scotland, with South Sector hospitals serving more than half of this with a cardiac physiology workforce of 58 WTE. The QEUH is the biggest acute hospital in the country. There is a well‑established progressive echocardiography service which includes both acute inpatients, Cardiology Outpatients and an expansive service to the wider specialties provided across the South Sector.
Duration, Location and Working Pattern
Permanent, Part time
Shift Pattern – Monday – Tuesday 9‑5; Wednesday – Friday 9‑4.30
Base location – Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Key Responsibilities
* To support NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s core values of quality, teamwork, care and compassion, dignity and respect, and openness, honesty and responsibility through the application of appropriate behaviours and attitudes.
* To adhere to relevant professional codes of conduct (the Registration Council of Clinical Physiologists, The Health and Care Professions Council or the Academy for Healthcare Science as appropriate).
* To support the Cardiac Physiology Team Lead in ensuring that the healthcare science team conduct themselves in accordance with these codes and within the professional governance framework.
* To uphold the individuality, dignity, confidentiality, values and autonomy of every patient and to act as an exemplary role model to junior staff.
* To adhere to and be fully conversant with relevant NHS GGC policies and procedures.
* To assume responsibility for maintaining own continuing professional development, professional registration, and clinical accreditations; identifying own development needs in conjunction with the Cardiac Physiology Sector Manager.
* To promote equality, value diversity and to challenge bullying, harassment and discrimination within the workplace, whilst encouraging and enabling others to do so.
* To act as an ambassador for the Healthcare Science professions and actively engage in the scientific community.
* To maintain currency of professional accreditations and registrations.
* See further responsibility's on the job description attached.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
Essential Requirements
Professional Registration
* Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC, or eligible for HCPC registration via STP equivalence and currently registered as a Clinical Physiologist with RCCP/AHCS.
Qualifications
* BSc in Clinical Physiology from an AHCS/RCCP approved provider (or equivalent).
* Master’s level professional accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography (BSE, EACVI or equivalent), or working towards it, with evidence of ongoing CPD.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Experience in direct clinical supervision and mentorship of trainees.
* Experience in workplace-based assessment.
* Strong knowledge of clinical cardiology, including the role and limitations of echo, exercise testing and ambulatory monitoring.
* Understanding of clinical governance and experience managing clinical risk.
* Intermediate IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Behavioural Competencies
* Effective leadership, emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
* Openness to innovation and change, with high professional integrity and accountability.
* Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining professional standards.
Desirable
* Training in venepuncture and cannulation.
* Experience or exposure to physiology-led transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) procedures.
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.
* 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
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Catherine Vaughan, Clinical Lead Physiologist – Catherine.vaughan@nhs.scot – 0141 452 3194
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
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