BSE accredited Echocardiographer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiac Physiology Department at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to join a large team of professionals. You will provide expert leadership across cardiac investigations, support senior staff, and drive service improvement and governance within a busy environment.

A postgraduate level qualification (STP/BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent) and evidence of leadership development are essential.

Qualifications

• STP or BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Experience at Band 6 level.
• Ability to support junior and senior staff across the team.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Evidence of leadership development and governance experience.
• SCST and RCCP/AHCS credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Cardiac Physiology in operational matters and resource management.
• Develop and support a unified cardiac physiology team with a clear future vision.
• Lead quality initiatives in the echocardiography service and monitor standards.
• Collaborate with the Band 7 group to meet diagnostic test targets and governance frameworks.
• Lead development and evaluation of protocols and procedures based on evidence.
• Ensure appropriate induction, training, and mentoring for new staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical leadership

Audit

Education

STP/BSc Clinical Physiology

RCCP

AHCS

Job description

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.

• 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

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.

• 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
• SCST
• RCCP

Desirable criteria

• ILS/ALS
• GCP
• Recognised teaching /assessing qualification
• Mentoring qualification
• BHRS/BSE accreditation
• Evidence of Masters level study, 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.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in research
• 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

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates leadership
• Ability to learn from successes and setbacks, Self-motivation
• 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, Good health record
• Professional appearance and compliance with policies
• Ambitious and enthusiastic

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of professional development

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 this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a clinically excellent BSE accredited Echocardiographer 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., 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. 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 healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.