Lead Physiologist for Cardiac Devices

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford, Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Lead Physiologist in the Cardio-respiratory Department at a prominent NHS Trust. This role involves overseeing the management of cardiac device services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with national standards. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, focusing on staff development and clinical excellence. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a vital healthcare service, serving a diverse population in Shropshire and beyond. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will shape the future of cardiac care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cardiac device management and service delivery.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on staff development and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cardiac device services ensuring quality and compliance with national standards.
• Lead recruitment and training of staff to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Cardiac Device Management

Staff Leadership

Quality Assurance

Clinical Training

Resource Management

Education

Degree in Physiology or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Physiology

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for a Lead in Cardiac Devices in the Cardio-respiratory Department.

The Cardio-respiratory Department has bases at both hospital sites, with Cardiac Diagnostics predominantly at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. There is also a third diagnostic centre at Hollinswood House as part of the national Community Diagnostic Centre programme.

We require a highly skilled and driven Lead Physiologist for our increasingly busy Cardiac Device implant and follow-up service. The successful candidate will work with the Head of Service as part of the core management team of the department. They will be responsible for implementing processes and protocols in line with BHRS and GIRFT recommendations across the Cardiac Device service for Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin.

Main duties of the job

Key Roles

• Oversee the management of technical resources to ensure the smooth operation of a high-quality service for all patients.
• Manage and plan the development of cardiac devices services across the Trust.
• Ensure the quality of the cardiac devices service, including conducting audits, research, development, procurement, and quality assurance of all equipment.
• Manage resources and HR effectively across the services to meet clinical demand, focusing on inpatient flow.
• Lead staff recruitment and development; oversee student and trainee teaching and assessments, including training junior doctors. Motivate and inspire junior staff to develop their skills and qualifications.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality cardiac device services meeting nationally agreed standards.
• Provide necessary training and support for Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers at all levels.
• Work clinically in your professional capacity, with a minimum of 50% of your time dedicated to clinical duties, while agreeing on an individual job plan.

Working for your organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of district general hospital services for nearly half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales, employing almost 6,000 staff.

Main service locations include The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury. Both hospitals have over 700 beds and provide a wide range of acute services, including emergency care, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, inpatient medical, and critical care.

The Cardiac Device Service is based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, where it implants and follows up both brady and complex devices. The service has recently started a conduction system pacing service and fully supports physiologist-led ILR implants.