Cardiac Physiologist - BSE accredited Echocardiographer

Transformation Unit; Oxford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to join our large, multi-site Cardiac Physiology team. You will deliver advanced diagnostic echocardiography, contribute to service development, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic NHS environment.

The role requires postgraduate training, leadership ability, and commitment to professional development within a teaching hospital setting in Oxford.

Qualifications

• STP/BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Experience performing at Band 6 level.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Leadership development experience.
• Teaching/assessing qualification.
• Masters level study.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Cardiac Physiology in operational matters and resource management.
• Lead the development of a unified cardiac physiology team and future plans.
• Implement quality initiatives and governance in cardiac medicine.
• Monitor staffing and skill mix to meet clinical requirements.

Skills

Cardiac physiology procedures

Leadership development

Staff mentorship

Communication skills

Education

STP/ BSc Clinical Physiology

Experience at Band 6 level

Masters level study

Teaching/assessing qualification

Job description

Employer Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site JR Hospital & Horton Hospital Town Oxford & Banbury Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

Band 7

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 visit www.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 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.

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 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 the OUH 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

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

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Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

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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.

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