Band 7 Training Officer in Cardiac Physiology at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, a combined acute and community trust. The post centres on delivering, supervising and assessing on-the-job training, while keeping clinical competence across a wide range of cardiac investigations. It also carries the deputy role for non-invasive cardiology and the nominated training officer role for National School of Healthcare Science programmes. The Trust does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, so applicants need an alternative right to work.
What the job involves
- Maintain high-level clinical expertise across a wide range of cardiac investigations, including your chosen specialism
- Organise, deliver and assess high-quality clinical training within cardiac physiology
- Be the nominated Training Officer for National School of Healthcare Science education programmes, such as STP
- Act as Deputy for Non-Invasive Cardiology, helping with day-to-day coordination of the service
- Deliver on-the-job training, supervision and assessment
- Support education needs across the department
- Work autonomously and act as a positive role model within the department
What’s required
Qualifications
- MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent, such as BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II
- Postgraduate cardiology qualification (e.g. PG Cert, BHRS, BSE) or a relevant training or assessor qualification
- Basic Life Support and manual defibrillation certification
Registration & licences
- HCPC, RCCP or AHCS registration, with HCPC expected within 12 months of recruitment if not already held
Experience
- Extensive experience performing and reporting a wide range of routine invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations
- Experience as a Clinical Practice Educator or in a training-focused role within cardiac physiology
- Experience in clinical specialisms such as cardiac devices and/or echocardiography
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD within your own specialism
- Minimum of 2 years working as an independent practitioner at Band 6
Skills & knowledge
- Comprehensive, up-to-date postgraduate knowledge of cardiac physiology investigations and pathophysiology, in line with evidence-based practice
- In-depth knowledge of training and assessment routes and syllabus in cardiac physiology, including learning styles and ways to teach
- Knowledge of professional standards for HCPC, RCCP or AHCS registration
- Knowledge of NHS policies, practice and procedures, including clinical governance
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK by an alternative route, as no Skilled Worker sponsorship is offered
Other
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously
- Highly motivated, empathetic and able to influence others
What’s offered
- Support to maintain clinical competences for applicants with BHRS/BSE accreditation
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
