Lead for General Cardiac Physiology Services and Deputy Manager

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Cardiac Physiologist to join their Heart Investigations Unit. The position involves leading the General Cardiac Physiology service, providing clinical supervision, and ensuring continuity of care. Applicants should have experience with cardiac techniques and a passion for providing quality healthcare to children. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading cardiac physiology services.
• Strong clinical and professional supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in a range of cardiac techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the General Cardiac Physiology service, excluding Echo.
• Ensure continuity of clinical services and adherence to policies.
• Manage resources efficiently and handle financial responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Cardiac physiology techniques

ECG interpretation

Clinical supervision

Policymaking adherence

Job description

Overview

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged. An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our small but specialist team of Cardiac Physiologists in the Heart Investigations Unit here at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The post is based at our city centre Children's Hospital, a leading UK specialist paediatric centre, offering expert care to 90,000 children and young people from across the country every year. We are a world leader in some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge research and development. Our Heart Investigations Unit currently provides a full range of cardiac investigations for outpatients, cardiac and non-cardiac inpatients and critical care patients.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will take an active role and lead all areas of our General Cardiac Physiology service (Except Echo).
• Provide organisational leadership and clinical and professional supervision of General Cardiac Physiology Services (Except Echo) to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure continuity of the service through all clinical areas and that all policies, protocols and clinical practices are maintained and adhered to.
• Develop General Services and create strategy and vision for the future in line with other Paediatric Cardiac Investigation departments in the UK.
• Manage resources efficiently with delegated financial responsibilities as part of the Trust's standard financial instructions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of routine techniques including ECG, ambulatory ECG and BP recording and interpretation, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Cardiac Rhythm devices implantation and follow up, and provision of hemodynamic monitoring during both diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization.

Hours, Location and On-Call

The post is for 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days on an 8am to 6pm pattern (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). The post holder is expected to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota. The post holder will be based at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

About the Trust and Environment

Birmingham Women\'s and Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Birmingham Children\'s Hospital is a leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work with inclusion, diversity and equality.

Equality, Safeguarding and Sponsorship

We encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. As a Trust employee you are required to comply with safeguarding legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated confidentially. Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Application Note

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens the closing date may be brought forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.