Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/ Clinical Scientist - Echo

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Physiologist or Clinical Scientist to join their motivated team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care through independent practice in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography and participating in specialized procedures. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing both their own skills and those of their colleagues, ensuring compliance with best practices while contributing to service improvements. Join a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and make a real difference in cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in non-invasive and invasive cardiology.
• Qualified independent specialist practitioner in echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Develop and implement training plans for staff.

Skills

Echocardiography

Communication Skills

Team Management

IT Skills

Education

BSc in Cardiology

Postgraduate Qualification

Management Qualification

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 06.04.25 (this may change dependent on response)

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 07.04.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 16.04.25

We are a friendly motivated team who put care of patients first. We strive to keep up to date with all the latest technology and advances in Cardiac Physiology. We are keen to develop our existing services, with particular emphasis on developing non-medical lead procedures and improving the quality of existing services. We are looking for a highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist or Clinical Scientist to progress their careers with cardiac science.

You will be expected to be an independent practitioner in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography and to participate in specialised procedures such as TOE, Stress Echo, and Contrast/Bubble Studies, working closely with the Cardiologists. You must hold either BSE or EACVI accreditation in echocardiography.

We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their colleagues as well as themselves. Newly accredited staff will be supported to develop experience and gain any additional competencies required (Annex 21 may apply). Professional and personal development are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring continued service delivery of their specialism and adherence to national, international and local best practice.

The post holder will be responsible for identifying, advising and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on evidence-based research and best practice guidelines.

The post holder, along with the Lead Cardiac Physiologist for education and training and the Head of Service will be responsible for devising and implementing training plans in their specialist field, ensuring all physiology staff involved in that service are competent to practice independently and have obtained or are supported to work towards specialist accreditation. They will also be responsible for the ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) of competent staff through education, peer review and staff appraisal.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the ICD on-call service (if applicable) or 24/7 day working (if applicable).

About us

We have a track record of supporting our staff to achieve, including specialist accreditation and STP equivalence.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviors we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Date posted: 21 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year Annex 21 may apply

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number: 389-25-7076843

Job responsibilities

• Line Management responsibility for a highly specialist area of service.
• In conjunction with the Head of Service, develop protocols and procedural guidelines which ensure compliance with clinical governance and safe practice guidelines.
• Continuously develops clinical and management skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.
• Ensures there is a system in place for the dissemination and understanding of Foundation Trust policy and ensures effective multi-disciplinary communication within areas of responsibility.
• Ensures the efficient delivery of a high standard of care through performance monitoring and management.
• Ensures all equipment under their control is safe and fit for purpose.
• Produce written reports across a full range of investigations within the department.
• Provides contextual information to support the development of business cases and services in conjunction with the Head of Department and Clinical Service Lead.
• Monitors and is responsible for the ordering of stock and consumables in line with the agreed budget for a specific area of service.
• Identifies ways of making efficiencies to contribute to the directorate QIPP.
• Ensure an effective and timely system for appraisal and mandatory training to meet staff's learning needs.
• Deployment of staff to ensure correct skill mix and effective use of resources.
• To be responsible for recruitment, retention and succession planning of individuals within areas of responsibility.
• Responsibility for HR processes including sickness reporting and monitoring.
• Share good practice through the clinical governance network.
• Will be expected to undertake a key worker role within the department e.g. Moving & Handling, Infection Control, COSHH.

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Proven experience of technical service in all the following areas: Non-Invasive cardiology; Invasive cardiology; Adult Echocardiography
• Is a qualified independent specialist practitioner in one of the above and has significant experience at a Specialist grade
• In-depth experience of area of specialty with proven CPD
• Experience of service and team management
• Experience of in-house training and clinical assessing

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills
• Effective IT skills

Knowledge Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Able to work independently in area of expertise, interprets complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner

Qualifications Essential

• BSc Cardiology or higher level of relevant qualification
• Immediate life support
• At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source i.e. HRUK accreditation, ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification, BSE Adult accreditation by examination, EACVI Adult echo
• Recognised management/leadership Qualification e.g. CMS (to be obtained within 18 months of appointment)
• One of the following to be obtained within 12 months of appointment: Assessors qualification (SLIP) Training qualification; (PGCE or other teacher training); Postgraduate certificate in Advancing Practice (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Clinical assessment skills

Other Essential

• Registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or The Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
• Must not be colour blind

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Employer's website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk