Development Lead in Clinical Physiology - Echocardiography

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is seeking a Development Lead in Clinical Physiology specializing in echocardiography. The role involves enhancing service delivery, education, and team management to support children with congenital heart conditions. Ideal candidates will be passionate about developing an expert workforce and making impactful changes in clinical services.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of paediatric cardiology and echocardiography.
• Experience in leading and developing individuals.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Education Plans for echocardiographers.
• Support effective training and development of staff.
• Lead the establishment of strong multidisciplinary links within the Trust.

Skills

Motivation

Quality Improvement

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology - Cardiology

Post Graduate Qualification in Echocardiography

Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

Development Lead in Clinical Physiology - Echocardiography

This position is an exciting prospect for an enthusiastic individual that is willing to expand and develop our service in paediatric echocardiography.

This role would suit someone that is able to implement positive changes in an exciting and dynamic department that will help support and define our growing echocardiography service. To promote an environment of continued learning and professional development within this highly skilled area of cardiac physiology through the ability to lead and encourage teams is essential.This position includes a commitment to clinical practice performing echocardiography in children with a large spectrum of congenital, inherited and acquired heart conditions. Paediatric experienceis essential.

This post includes a 10% Recruitment and Retention Premium.

Main duties of the job

• Develop and lead Education Plans for echocardiographers within Clinical Physiology ensuring the education, training and continuing development of cardiac physiology staff is planned and delivered effectively
• Actively working to improve retention of trained staff within the team by developing a diverse structure that enables growth and progression
• Support the area in establishing and maintaining strong links with the multidisciplinary education & training programmes within the Trust
• Facilitate the development of a knowledgeable, competent and capable workforce
• Ensure that induction, education and continuing professional development programs for trained cardiac physiologists within echocardiography are fully implemented and that effective review and evaluation systems are in place
• Lead the development of a culture of practice and learning underpinned by research-based protocols and pathways of care
• Maintain a good working relationship with the divisional education teams, corporate education teams, academic partners, professional bodies and organisations
• Represent the clinical speciality on local, regional and national strategic working parties, steering groups and initiatives

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• BSc in clinical Physiology - cardiology OR related Science degree
• Post graduate qualification in specialist area within echocardiography
• Educated to Master's degree level OR equivalent level of experience
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Leadership training

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of paediatric cardiology and echocardiography
• Experience of leading and developing individuals
• Good understanding of cardiac Physiology departmental structure and training needs
• Experience in leading on quality, governance, standards of care, performance standards and clinical improvements
• Experience in leading on education projects demonstrating collaborative working

Desirable

• Significant experience in an education role

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Able to motivate, inspire and develop teams of staff
• Quality improvement / practice development skills
• Excellent managerial, operational, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries and maintain constructive relationships
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• BSc in clinical Physiology - cardiology OR related Science degree
• Post graduate qualification in specialist area within echocardiography
• Educated to Master's degree level OR equivalent level of experience
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Leadership training

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of paediatric cardiology and echocardiography
• Experience of leading and developing individuals
• Good understanding of cardiac Physiology departmental structure and training needs
• Experience in leading on quality, governance, standards of care, performance standards and clinical improvements
• Experience in leading on education projects demonstrating collaborative working

Desirable

• Significant experience in an education role

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Able to motivate, inspire and develop teams of staff
• Quality improvement / practice development skills
• Excellent managerial, operational, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries and maintain constructive relationships
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

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