About this role
Job summary
The Cardiology Investigations Unit (CIU) provides a range of diagnostic testing, invasive and non-invasive, for in-patients and outpatients across the Trust. The post holder provides senior professional, clinical and operational leadership for Cardiac Physiology, working across the Trust to ensure safe, effective and sustainable delivery of services.
The role has responsibility for supporting delivery against activity, quality, workforce, access and performance requirements and for developing services in line with Trust strategy, national standards and the needs of the local population.
Main duties of the job
- 1. Management and Leadership of Cardiac Physiology department2. Ensure all staff receive appropriate induction, appraisal, supervision, development and access to continuing professional development.3. To facilitate education, training, research, audit and continuing professional development for Cardiac Physiology and the wider multidisciplinary team.4. Independently practise with a high level of skill and autonomy at Expert Specialist level in Cardiac Rhythm Management and undertake other cardiac physiology procedures appropriate to the post holder's competence.5. Supervise and device assessment for both brady pacing and complex devices. This includes new implants, follow-up pacing clinics and procedural support during MRI and surgery. Generate complete reports to a high standard.6. Take a lead role in planning Cardiac Physiology capacity and workload across FHFT sites, using demand, activity, workforce and waiting-list information.
About us
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more information of detailed responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science or qualifying equivalent qualification
- Registration with HCPC or AHCS
- Relevant advanced specialist accreditation/qualification in Rhythm Management
Desirable
- EHRA CIED Certification
- MSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent professional qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership/management qualification
- Additional relevant professional accreditation
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in cardiac pacing, including experience working at advanced/expert level (Band 7 or above)
- Experience of managing a cardiology service or specialist area, including organisational and staff management
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of service development, performance management and workforce planning
Desirable
- Cardiac cath lab experience, including primary PCI
- Participation in cardiac research
- Organisation/provision of education or training courses at regional level
- Experience of contracted/insourced service management
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent to practice and supervise cardiac pacing checks in a range of settings, including new implants, follow-up clinics, remote alerts and MRI / theatre procedural support
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions in complex situations
Desirable
- Experience of benchmarking services against other major centres
- Knowledge of commissioning, contracting and business case development
- Experience of leading transformation programmes
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cross site
Wexham Street
Slough
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)