Head of Training and Development in Cardiac Physiology

As a cardiac physiologist with an expert knowledge of current training programmes at apprentice, undergraduate and postgraduate you will develop, implement, deliver and monitor a service wide training strategy to meet the departments training needs.
In addition to training and development responsibilities the post will deliver expert Cardiac Physiology services in Catheter Labs, pacing and Non Invasive.
The post will be part of the Physiology senior management team. Managing the Cardiac Physiology resources efficiently and effectively, ensuring the smooth running of a quality service to patients, Post holder to perform the duties of a highly specialist expert practitioner, to competently perform a wide range of complex and highly complex specialised Cardiac investigations, both invasive and non-invasive; interpretation and reporting of results.
To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in the care of cardiac patients and to support, develop and supervise staff in gaining clinical competence and confidence.
To be an integral part of the Cardiac Physiology management team, delivering clear leadership, utilising comprehensive policies and protocols to support this.
To line manage members of staff in training especially STP and PTP students ensuring that any issues or problems, such as absence, conduct, capability or performance are addressed promptly, by firstly reporting immediately to the Principle Cardiac Physiologist, and then helping to develop clear action plans for improvement whilst adhering to Trust policy., Post holder to perform the duties of a highly specialist expert practitioner, to competently perform a wide range of complex and highly complex specialised Cardiac investigations, both invasive and non-invasive; interpretation and reporting of results.
To ensure appropriate and thorough documentation of all procedures on the departmental IT systems to record all aspects of the service.
To act as an expert clinical role model and resource to staff to optimise quality of care delivery through facilitation of evidence based/best practice care.
To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in the care of cardiac patients and to support, develop and supervise staff in gaining clinical competence and confidence.
To demonstrate use of highly advanced communication skills to support patients and families, to manage conflict promptly and effectively and to support and promote effective working relations within the multi-disciplinary team, Directorate and Trust.
To work clinically / educationally up to 80% of their total working hours as the service requires.
To be an integral part of the Cardiac Physiology management team, delivering clear leadership, utilising comprehensive policies and protocols to support this.
To line manage members of staff in training especially STP and PTP students ensuring that any issues or problems, such as absence, conduct, capability or performance are addressed promptly, by firstly reporting immediately to the Principle Cardiac Physiologist, and then helping to develop clear action plans for improvement whilst adhering to Trust policy.
Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study's at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.
Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Flexible working
We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking in to account the individual's personal circumstances as well the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on-boarding process.
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Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS., Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and as part of King's Health Partners, we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
Together with the Royal Brompton, Harefield hospitals and St Thomas' we are the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment and research.