Job summary Here at North Bristol NHS Trust we have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term full-time training post in Echocardiography. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by NHS England. Successful ETP trainees will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. For more information, please see the NSHCS website: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/echocardiography-training-programme Main duties of the job The trainee will work closely with the training co-ordinator/officerand more senior members of staff to follow the curriculum for theEchocardiography Training Programme.The trainee will work in specified areas of the department and beresponsible to the Designated Training Coordinator/Officer fortheir own work and progression through the scheme.All trainees will be expected to travel to national academic andother courses regularly throughout their training. In some casesthis may involve overnight and/or residential stays. Trainees willundertake a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography at a designated academic institution specific for the training pathway. Trainees will mainly be based in the host department but may need to attend other local/regional/national scientific services, in order to complete the required pathway work based curricula, as deemed appropriate by the Designated Training Officer.Trainees will be a part of a national training programme and willbe registered with the National School of Healthcare Sciencebased in the West Midlands Multi-professional WorkforceDeanery About us North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 339-MED7072-TJC Job locations Southmead Hospital Southmead Road Westbury On Trym Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the academic and practical elements of the training scheme. In so doing they will learn how to perform andinterpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience and will learn how to: Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations. Perform specialised diagnostics investigations. Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients. Analyse and interpret and data compare investigative and clinical options. Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients. Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the educationof healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace. Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs. Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members. Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience. Assist the Cardiac Physiology Manager and other senior members of the team in the day to day organisation and delivery of the cardiology diagnostic service. They will be expected to complete all work-based training and assessment alongside the academic course to exit the programme with eligibility for Accreditation with the BSE and be working towards, or have achieved, registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Trainees must meet the AHCS Standards of proficiency for Healthcare Science Practitioners. Job description Job responsibilities The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the academic and practical elements of the training scheme. In so doing they will learn how to perform andinterpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience and will learn how to: Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations. Perform specialised diagnostics investigations. Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients. Analyse and interpret and data compare investigative and clinical options. Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients. Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the educationof healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace. Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs. Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members. Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience. Assist the Cardiac Physiology Manager and other senior members of the team in the day to day organisation and delivery of the cardiology diagnostic service. They will be expected to complete all work-based training and assessment alongside the academic course to exit the programme with eligibility for Accreditation with the BSE and be working towards, or have achieved, registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Trainees must meet the AHCS Standards of proficiency for Healthcare Science Practitioners. Person Specification Education/qualifications Essential 1st or 2:1 in cardiac physiology or relevant scientific subject Desirable Voluntary registration with the RCCP or AHCS Work Experience Essential Has worked in an NHS Hospital with experience in cardiac procedures Understands the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential A committed, in-depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical, and medical literature. Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases. Desirable Understand quality control and management assurance in a science or work-based context Personal Qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language to: oExplain analytical, scientific, and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs. Good active listening skills to build rapport with the listener to encourage an open discussion. Effective team worker, willing to adopt a role working in collaboration with others. Person Specification Education/qualifications Essential 1st or 2:1 in cardiac physiology or relevant scientific subject Desirable Voluntary registration with the RCCP or AHCS Work Experience Essential Has worked in an NHS Hospital with experience in cardiac procedures Understands the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential A committed, in-depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical, and medical literature. Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases. Desirable Understand quality control and management assurance in a science or work-based context Personal Qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language to: oExplain analytical, scientific, and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs. Good active listening skills to build rapport with the listener to encourage an open discussion. Effective team worker, willing to adopt a role working in collaboration with others. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust Address Southmead Hospital Southmead Road Westbury On Trym Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)