Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our specialist team of Cardiac Physiologists here at UHCW.

UHCW is one of the largest acute Trust’s in the country. With 17 Cardiology Consultants, we provide World Class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology.

The Cardiac Investigations department offers a comprehensive range of in and outpatient invasive and non-invasive speciality procedures. With a region leading Cardiac Imaging service, offering a full repertoire of echocardiography. A Cardiac Catheter Suite performing a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including complex device implantation and extraction, an EP and Ablation service with state of the art technology.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to join our service here at UHCW and at our Community Diagnostic Hubs to manage and develop the non-invasive service and team and be the training coordinator lead, to develop the workforce within the department. To ensure national standards, guidelines and accreditations are met.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

• To work closely with the Head of Department and Lead Physiologists to ensure that current vocational, national and academic requirements for the training and development of junior staff are met and maintained.
• Where no training pathways exist to design, facilitate and deliver training and development schemes.
• To work clinically in area of expertise, be and manage the clinical demand, and waiting list.
• To ensure all clinical non-invasive procedures and clinics are booked to meet demand and capacity.
• Day to day management of team, ensuring everyone has PDR in place linked to required knowledge and skills framework for a tailored training and development schedule.
• To ensure that mandatory training is completed and up to date for whole team.
• To act as clinical assessor and supervisor to regional degree students on placement including placement management and audit. 
• Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals including physicians.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.