Chief/ Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role
The post holder will specialize in Cardiac Rhythm Management and is responsible for assisting in the provision of a highly skilled, efficient, high quality devices service to patients attending the QEUH. The purpose of this role is to support the Team Lead and Service Manager in the leadership and management of the team and in the delivery of the highest quality of patient care by managing resources efficiently and effectively, ensuring appropriate training of staff and following national, corporate and departmental procedures. This post supports the Service Manager's broader aims to ensure that there are clear and effective structures and processes designed for co-ordinated decisions that achieve the Board's Health Plan for safe and effective clinical care. Some requirement to provide cross-cover at other sites within South Sector is expected.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• We are seeking an enthusiastic highly specialized cardiac physiologist to join our team in NHSGGC South Sector, primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring appropriate training of staff
• To ensure patient care is delivered in accordance with established policies and protocols
• and agreed standards
• To manage resources efficiently and effectively
• To ensure maintenance of equipment and reporting of faults
• To maintain effective communication with wards and departments
• To ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs in accordance with established
• policies and procedures
• To assist in the training and orientation of new members of staff
• To organise and supervise when required
• To attend and participate in relevant departmental meetings
• The postholder will participate in staff appraisal, assisting where necessary in PDPs
• The post holder will be required to perform all aspects of Cardiac Rhythm Management services offered within The South Sector, including training in Complex Device Implants if necessary and work independently to maximum management of the patient's device. This requires a high level of clinical and scientific autonomy and requires highly developed skills i.e. communication, decision making and confidence to think and act within a timely manner. The postholder is responsible for decision making directly affecting the patient management. This has a high level of responsibility as any abnormalities overlooked could have serious consequences for the patient
• More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC OR

• (ii) Meets eligibility criteria for Clinical Scientist registration via the STP equivalence route (AHCS) AND

• Holds current professional registration as a Clinical Physiologist at practitioner level with RCCP or AHCS

• BSc Clinical Physiology from an AHCS/RCCP‑approved educational provider, or equivalent qualification/experience recognised by either body

• Master's‑level professional accreditation in device management (e.g., BHRS, IBHRE, EHRA or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing CPD to maintain accreditation currency
• Experience in clinical supervision and mentorship of trainees
• Ability to initiate and lead clinical and service audits
• Knowledge of clinical cardiology, including the value and limitations of cardiac devices, particularly in Heart Failure Management
• Experience delivering presentations, especially for educational purposes
• Understanding of clinical governance principles and experience in assessing and managing clinical risk
• Teaching experience

• IT skills:

• Intermediate Word

• Intermediate PowerPoint

• Intermediate Excel

• Strong leadership, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills:

• Motivational

• Persuasive
• Assertive
• Facilitative
• Empathetic

• Reflective

• Progressive, open to change and innovation; acts as a change agent

• High levels of professional integrity, probity, and accountability; upholds professional governance
• Analytical and critical thinker
• Commitment to ongoing CPD
• Emotional resilience

What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Cardiac Physiology Team Lead, Annette Hall, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates
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