Chief Clinical Physiologist

To be responsible for the day-to-day organisational management and supervision of the clinical physiologists, including the delegation of duties and the management of all patient activity whilst ensuring that effective time management for the delivery of in-patient and out-patient diagnostic services is maintained.

To be responsible for the delivery of teaching, supervision, training and assessment of all physiology staff, promote continual professional development and promote safe evidence based practice.

To support the Cardio Respiratory operational management team in the development of protocols and procedural guidelines to ensure compliance with Trust/Operational requirements and recognised professional safe practice.

1.1 To ensure that that yearly appraisals, physiology competencies and professional registration is maintained as part of the annual appraisal process.

1.2 To exercise budgetary responsibility in line with Trust policies.

1.3 To supervise the management and maintenance of all clinical physiology equipment and software acting as the department’s physiology equipment lead.

1.4 To ensure that the service is compliant to all relevant national standards and that clinical governance reporting and assurances are provided as required.

1.5 To take the lead and manage all clinical physiology specific complaints and adverse incidents.

1.6 To ensure that all physiologists perform comprehensive and high quality echocardiograms, ensuring that the British Society of Echocardiography guidelines are maintained, and all staff are kept up-to-date with new clinical or technical practices.

1.7 Work in other areas of clinical physiology as required, performing highly specialist complex investigations and to supervise, analyse and interpret a wide range of procedures autonomously.

1.8 To provide orientation package and induction for all newly appointed physiologists.

Working for Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust offers all the benefits of coast and country living with the convenience of big city life.

We have miles of coastline on our doorstep, attractive commuter towns, picturesque villages and stunning countryside all within easy reach. Excellent transport links mean the vibrant, historic city of Liverpool is only a short journey away. Shops, bars, restaurants, museums, galleries, a World Heritage listed waterfront and, of course, two Premiership football teams makes this a destination for travellers from across the world.

The University of Liverpool has awarded us the status of University Clinical Education Centre in recognition of the high standard of training provided for students on placement to the Trust.

We pride ourselves in providing safe, clean and friendly care, and recruit to our SCOPE values. We also offer a range of family friendly options to staff.

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Advert date - 31st March 2023

Closing date - 17th April 2023

Shortlisting date - 19th April 2023

Proposed Interview date - TBC

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants is reached.