Description
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
- Management and Leadership of Cardiac Physiology department
- Ensure all staff receive appropriate induction, appraisal, supervision, development and access to continuing professional development
- Facilitate education, training, research, audit and continuing professional development for Cardiac Physiology and the wider multidisciplinary team
- 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
- Supervise and device assessment for both brady pacing and complex devices
- Take a lead role in planning Cardiac Physiology capacity and workload across FHFT sites, using demand, activity, workforce and waiting-list information
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Support for professional development
- Opportunities for career growth
Requirements
- BSc Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science or qualifying equivalent qualification
- Registration with HCPC or AHCS
- Relevant advanced specialist accreditation/qualification in Rhythm Management
- 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