• Job Description

  Req#: C9259-25-0653?language=en&page=487&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for an experienced cardiac physiology leader for the post Deputy Principal Cardiac Physiologist at Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital.

  You will support this team to effectively lead the Network cardiac physiology services on the site.

  The Cardiac Physiology team is responsible for delivering a range cardiac physiology services, partnership pathways and advanced clinics. The role will part of cardiorespiratory and network team which provide services throughout Barts Health.

  The post holder will work across multi-specialitiesto lead the service , and will act as a senior clinical leader for members of staff to escalate queries and concerns. They will also responsible to support a team of cardiac physiologists and associate practitioners on the site.

  The post holder will be expected to uphold the Trusts WeCare values to deliver a high standard of patient care at all times.

  There will also be a opportunity to lead quality improvements programme and service developments.

  In return, we will provide you the resources and time to perform your duties to the highest possible standard. As well as supporting you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience with formal and on-the-job training and leadership development.

  If you are looking to take on a clinical leadership role in a this dynamic department and have a cardiac background and clinical leadership experience we would like to hear from you.

  Main duties of the job

  The Deputy Principal Cardiac Physiologist will work with the Head of Cardiorespiratory Physiology providing site leadership in the Byron Cardiology Unit at Whipps Cross Hospital.

  The post-holder will be expected to function independently as a clinical physiologist in echocardiography or devices or complex non-invasive physiologist skills.

  The post-holder will work with the service leads for cardiac rhythm management, echocardiography, and non-invasive cardiology. The successful candidate will be able to maintain their clinical skills as well which may include one day a week at the Barts Heart Centre if desired.

  This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to engage in service improvement and re-design, site management, budgetary management, staff management as delegated by the Head of service but also with a high degree of autonomy.

  About us

  Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

  The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

  Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

  We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

  We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

  Date posted

  17 March 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inc

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  259-7083672SBH

  Job locations

  St Bartholomew's Hospital

  London

  EC1A 7BE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience at highly specialist level with any relevant accreditations
  • Experience of analysing, interpreting and providing expert advice for a specialised service
  • Experience with training all grades of staff
  • Experience planning and undertaking training sessions

  Desirable

  • Experience of planning and developing specialist services including contributing toward local and national policies
  • Experience of developing service plans, business cases and cost improvement plans
  • Evidence of communicating specialist information to key stakeholders including clinicians
  • Experience with leading diverse teams

  Skills

  Essential

  • Budgetary management
  • Day-to-day local rota management
  • Comprehensive leadership and management abilities
  • Self-disciplined and self-motivated
  • Ability to manage and lead team in emergency situations
  • Ability to engage the team and develop changes in working practices

  Desirable

  • Fully competent in device follow-up or echo plus general non-invasive cardiology diagnostics

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge in intervention and Non-Invasive testing
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of Devices and/or Echocardiography (including advanced echocardiography)
  • Importance of confidentiality
  • Health and Safety
  • Data Protection
  • Work under pressure and to deadlines
  • Maintain CPD through attending conferences/ courses and up to date with new developments

  Desirable

  • Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence based practice approach

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
  • ILS
  • Line management certification

  Desirable

  • Managerial Qualification
  • CPET accreditation or equivalent or
  • IBHRE/HRUK or accreditation
  • BSE/ESC or accreditation

  Other

  Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to engage the team and develop changes in working practices
  • Well organised and ability to work autonomously
  • Able to concentrate for prolonged periods whilst operating equipment and communicating with patients

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience at highly specialist level with any relevant accreditations
  • Experience of analysing, interpreting and providing expert advice for a specialised service
  • Experience with training all grades of staff
  • Experience planning and undertaking training sessions

  Desirable

  • Experience of planning and developing specialist services including contributing toward local and national policies
  • Experience of developing service plans, business cases and cost improvement plans
  • Evidence of communicating specialist information to key stakeholders including clinicians
  • Experience with leading diverse teams

  Skills

  Essential

  • Budgetary management
  • Day-to-day local rota management
  • Comprehensive leadership and management abilities
  • Self-disciplined and self-motivated
  • Ability to manage and lead team in emergency situations
  • Ability to engage the team and develop changes in working practices

  Desirable

  • Fully competent in device follow-up or echo plus general non-invasive cardiology diagnostics

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge in intervention and Non-Invasive testing
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of Devices and/or Echocardiography (including advanced echocardiography)
  • Importance of confidentiality
  • Health and Safety
  • Data Protection
  • Work under pressure and to deadlines
  • Maintain CPD through attending conferences/ courses and up to date with new developments

  Desirable

  • Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence based practice approach

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
  • ILS
  • Line management certification

  Desirable

  • Managerial Qualification
  • CPET accreditation or equivalent or
  • IBHRE/HRUK or accreditation
  • BSE/ESC or accreditation

  Other

  Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to engage the team and develop changes in working practices
  • Well organised and ability to work autonomously
  • Able to concentrate for prolonged periods whilst operating equipment and communicating with patients

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  St Bartholomew's Hospital

  London

  EC1A 7BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  St Bartholomew's Hospital

  London

  EC1A 7BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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