Job Summary
We are looking for a flexible, motivated Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist to join our supportive, dynamic and friendly team working across our hospital sites in Oxford and Banbury and community settings across the county. For the right candidate we will offer the opportunity to develop their clinical skills in several areas of Cardiac Physiology and welcome a self-directed career approach to your own professional progression.
Main duties of the job
The department encourages active involvement with professional bodies, and has regular representation at council level with BHRS and BCIS. We support Modernising Scientific Careers with a range of students from Apprentice to HSST level. We are also a practical assessment centre for BSE and participate in the STP shortlisting and interviews for the National School for Healthcare Science.
Professional development is encouraged at all levels and the department consistently offers support in attaining BHRS and/or BSE accreditation to further individuals professional and career progression. As a department we have established links with the University and are actively involved in research. We regularly perform live cases as part of a national and international training programme.
- The successful post holder will join a large team of experienced and dynamic Cardiac Physiologists, Clinical Scientists, Healthcare Scientist Assistants and Arrhythmia & Complex Device Specialist Nurses delivering high quality, evidence based holistic care.
- To positively promote and implement the Cardiac Physiology vision.
- To promote a collaborative approach to care whilst supporting and facilitating the learning of others.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: There has been a national announcement that COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandatory for all patient-facing staff from 1 April 2022. This role could be affected by this, we therefore urge all applicants to consider this before applying. Patient-facing staff who have not had both vaccinations by 1 April 2022 will not be able to continue in their role.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qua
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- SCST member
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a broad range of cardiac physiological procedures, such as ECG, Exercise Tolerance Testing supervision, Echocardiography, continuous ambulatory monitoring preparation and analysis, haemodynamic monitoring/recording during cardiac angiography and electrophysiology studies, pacemaker implant and follow-up.
- Competent in 12-lead electrocardiographic procedures, cardiac stress test preparation/recording, continuous ambulatory monitoring preparation and analysis, haemodynamic monitoring/recording during cardiac angiography.
Desirable
- Experience with complex PCI, congenital diagnostic and interventional catheterisation procedures.
- Experience in the implant and follow-up of implanted pacemaker systems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Effective written communication skills
- Commitment
- Willingness to learn Open to change
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrates adaptability /flexibility and a positive approach to challenges
- Able to cope under pressure Effective team worker
Personal qualities
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Patient centred philosophy
- Committed to professional development of self and colleagues
- Committed to advancement of healthcare science
Physical Characteristics
Essential
- Physical aptitude to undertake periods of prolonged physical effort and the physical ability to provide manual handling. For the Cardiac Angiography Suite this is particularly required for the wearing of lead protection. Motivated, enthusiastic,
Desirable
- Professional development
- Self directed
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.
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).
Closing Date: 20 January 2025
