Lead cardiac physiologist/clinical scientist

Job title:

Lead cardiac physiologist/clinical scientist

Company:

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryAre you an experienced physiologist ready to lead our cardiac physiology team at one of the UK’s most prestigious NHS Trusts? At Imperial College Healthcare, we’re dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and training. We are now inviting a senior and skilled professional to join our renowned, IQIPS accredited echocardiography department.Work at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, where you’ll handle a full spectrum of investigations, including 3D and strain analysis, paediatric TTE, cardio-oncology echo, and structural heart intervention TOE. With our large stress echocardiography program and physiologist-led valve clinics, you’ll have the chance to push boundaries in the field.The workload will be a combination of service development/management and clinical practice in echocardiography across our sites, with emphasis on our community satellites. In this stimulating environment, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development, from supporting your BSE accreditation to advancing your career further.On top of all this, we’re offering an extra 10% of your basic salary as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions). To make your transition smoother, we also provide a generous relocation package.Ready to take the next big step in your career? Join our team today and be part of something extraordinary.Main duties of the job

• Lead our community echocardiography service.
• Perform highly specialised echocardiographic investigations for adults and children, including advanced techniques like Doppler imaging and strain rate analysis, and independently issue diagnostic reports.
• Assess clinical needs and prioritise echocardiographic investigations to ensure timely, effective patient care.
• Provide supervision, informal teaching, and training to trainees, registrars, and other staff, enhancing their technical and clinical understanding.
• Assist in organising the department’s daily workload, maintaining quality standards, and supporting service innovation and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of imaging, measurements, and diagnostic reports, and contribute to audit activities and clinical data analysis.
• Ensure all echocardiography equipment is fully functional, safe, and used appropriately, adhering to infection control and health and safety standards.
• Deliver a broad range of complex, specialised and non-routine scientific analyses for the investigation of cardiac diseases.
• Lead and support the IQIPS Accreditation of the Echocardiography department.
• Manages staff of service, including recruitment, allocation of workloads, quality of work, performance issues.

About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential

• Qualified cardiac physiologist
• BSE adult TTE accreditation or equivalent (ASE/EACVI).
• Up-to-date local mandatory training

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD/doctoral study)
• Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC

ExperienceEssential

• >5 years’ experience as a band 7 chief cardiac physiologist
• Strong teaching/training background for individuals undergoing BSE accreditation

Desirable

• Previously employment as band 8a department lead
• Lead on service improvement projects with demonstrable outcomes

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssential

• Strong education/training skills. Regular presenter/lead for local/in-house meetings
• Strong people-management skills

Desirable

• People-management training
• Presenter at regional or national meetings

Person Specification
Education/ QualificationsEssential

• Qualified cardiac physiologist
• BSE adult TTE accreditation or equivalent (ASE/EACVI).
• Up-to-date local mandatory training

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD/doctoral study)
• Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC

ExperienceEssential

• >5 years’ experience as a band 7 chief cardiac physiologist
• Strong teaching/training background for individuals undergoing BSE accreditation

Desirable

• Previously employment as band 8a department lead
• Lead on service improvement projects with demonstrable outcomes

Skills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssential

• Strong education/training skills. Regular presenter/lead for local/in-house meetings
• Strong people-management skills

Desirable

• People-management training
• Presenter at regional or national meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressTrustwideLondonW6 8RFEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:24:34 GMT

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