Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist

To manage the Interventional Cardiac Physiology services on the QEH siteTo monitor and maintain quality standards of all investigations and staff on the QEHTo provide leadership for complex pacing implant and follow up services and training for junior Physiologist staffTo provide services required within budgetary limits, maintaining Quality and Governance standards.Main duties of the jobAs above with associated managerial and administration duties commensurate to Band 8a Senior Chief Cardiac PhysiologistTo ensure audit mechanisms are ongoing and continuous for specific investigations, services or wider service. Acts upon results guiding change when required. Provides data on request as part of audit processIs aware of income/ expenditure issues for cardiac Department -promotes and monitors proper data recording and collection to assist in this.Is conversant with the IT systems in use within cardiac Department . Works with finance and other directorates to access data.Participates in Trust Wide clinical Governance and Directorate Clinical Governance as requiredCollaborates with cross site partners for provision of service, staff sharing and service development and maintenance of standards.To facilitate multi-disciplinary education meetings, present and collation of information for presentations as required.Promotes the Cardiac Department and services to the wider hospital community by own initiatives i.e. teaching on external courses, care presentations etc.About usOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equalities mainstreamJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMANAGERIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo ensure that the highest possible standards of treatment and care are provided to the patient and to ensure that the quality of patient services are a prime concern of all staff members.To be responsible for the effective and efficient deployment of available resources, to identify opportunities for improving services and to assist the Consultants in charge in analysing practices and service performance.To provide managerial leadership, direction and staff motivation.To be involved in the process of future planning, manpower and equipment requirements.To make key management decisions in future planning, manpower and equipment requirements. To review and implement policies and procedures and to keep pace with changing service requirements.To manage the delegated budget and to participate in the budget setting arrangements. - identifying inaccuracies and escalating errors to Business partners.To ensure that all members of the Cardiac Department are aware of and deliver care in line with the Trusts values.Complete accurate manpower and attendance records for staff employed with the departmentManage Sickness and absence in line with Trust Policies- liaising with occupational Health and other bodies to ensure adherence to process and to ensure appropriate support for staffEnsure pastoral care and support for all team members if of the highest standardInstigate disciplinary procedures in line with Trust Policies as appropriateBe aware of legislation in regarding to working environment, staff contract, HR issuesAppropriately ensure adherence to Trust Wide policies involving staff- Uniform, health and safety, Equality and Diversity, Confidentiality etc.To be responsible for the training and appraisal of staff with the aim of maintaining good staff relations, improving staff development and the retention of staff.Define workforce requirements, processing vacancies through Trust Protocols managing the recruitment process from advert to interview and subsequent appointment.Liaise with Trust facilities and external providers to source appropriate trained Bank/agency staff to fill resource gaps.To maintain good communications with other staff throughout the hospital and within the Department. To promote the cardiac departments services, provide training and to give lectures to the Department users, other Departments including G.P.s, community health and other hospitals.Work with Multi-disciplinary teams to devise and promote patient care pathways and develops pathways and strategies in line with guidance from forums such as HRUK, NICE, NSF, Kings FundIs aware of requirements for external and advisory bodies both general CQC and cardiac Specific bodies networks, alliance partners, BCIS etc.To interpret on a range of cardiac tests and give advice to medical staff if necessary. - escalates abnormal investigations as required ensuring best practice guidelines and best treatment pathways for patient specific presentationsTo maintain wait lists within Trust Specific targets for waiting times and to escalate and take appropriate remedial action to manage when these are not achieved. Utilises all resources available appropriately to ensure these targets are met safely.To have responsibility for reporting failures of equipment, liaising closely with the Works Department and EME and managed equipment services. Drives the process for replacement of equipment and identifies and assesses new or replacementTo maintain standards of resus and fire training of staff. And ensure staff are compliant within Mandatory training requirements and are able to attend relevant additional training as required within the specific duties of each postholderTo ensure that Health and Safety and Risk Assessment standards and policies are understood and enforced in the workplace.To participate in and manage an effective on-call rota for provisions of a clinical service, when required and in general to ensure adequate provision of out of hours Physiologist support as requiredTo oversee management of daily work schedules within the Department, ensuring appropriate prioritisation of patient investigations- to include first triage of diagnostic requests and communicating with medical teams when key requirements are not met regarding Trust or external guidelines for specific investigations.To manage Direct Access Diagnostic services- maintenance of wait lists, quality. Liaises with GPs to accept feedback or to discuss with GP as required either abnormal diagnostics results or where clinical information is required. Ensures pathways are clear and well maintained for the management of abnormal investigationWork with Service Manager to review new requirements for support services to be provided by this department to end users with rational discussion and proper consideration of all parties.Write business cases either in isolation, with management or other service users to facilitate the development of new services or extension/improvement if existing service.To be involved in stock for all areas of the Department, liaising with specialist staff for designated areas ensuring best quality product procurement within budgetary limits- works with supplies/procurement to achieve best outcome.To be responsible for work experience placements and volunteer staff ensuring work content is appropriate for this group.To work with our University partners and training partners to place and train students and to be involved on the changing face of Healthcare Science whilst promoting the best for the future services. Is aware of all training options and associated qualifications to assist in staff developmentTo have a comprehensive understanding of infection control and associated practices to ensure that the Department is compliant with all Trust procedures.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialSenior physiologist registered with a professional bodyDegree or equivalent clinical/advanced practiceMinimum 5 years post registrationMaster's Degree or working towards.DesirableEvidence of post registration/ qualificationManagement/Leadership qualificationExperienceEssentialClinical expertise relevant to the postManagement/Clinical Leadership experienceExperience of successfully leading and implementing changeExperience in analysing complex problems and implementing workable solutionsAbility to think and plan strategically, operationally and creatively and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demandsKnowledgeEssentialA good understanding of the changing NHS environmentHighly developed written and verbal skillsAbility to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnershipsA strong sense of personal and team accountability, coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority.DesirableAbility to work on service development projectsPersonal QualitiesEssentialExcellent inter-personal and communication skillsHigh level of work organisation, self- motivation, drive for performance and improvementFlexibility in approach and attitudeStrong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrityAble to work with staff at all levels across the TrustSelf-confident, assertive and pro-activeAble to work to tight deadlines and cope underEmployer detailsEmployer nameLewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustAddressQEHStadium RoadWoolwich, LondonSE18 4QHAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.197-AO5230 Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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