Job summary
We are looking to recruit experienced Cardiac Physiologists / Healthcare Scientists to work in Echocardiography as part of our Diagnostic Cardiology team.
The post holders will undertake routine and complex diagnostic transthoracic echocardiography and cardiac ultrasound investigations and interpret results to provide an accurate clinical report that can be clearly understood by a physician not experienced in echocardiography and adheres to local and national guidelines.
Interested applicants should possess BSc in Clinical Physiology, MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements and holds RCCP / AHCS / HCPC registration.
Would consider part time applications too.
Main duties of the job
1. To support the Cardiac Ultrasound Service for the STHT by providing a high standard of work within Echocardiography that meets organisational, professional, and individual needs for the Diagnostic Cardiology Unit.
2. To provide leadership, training and education in the clinical areas, enabling staff to develop the clinical skills and competencies required delivering a high quality diagnostic echo service, responsive to changing needs.
3. To work alongside other senior members of the team to deliver a highly intensive in-house Echo training programme. In addition to this, there will also be the opportunity to support development of a regional Echo Training website.
4. Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals (including physicians), junior and trainee physiological staff.
5. To liaise effectively with the Lead Echocardiographer and Lead Trainer in Echo ensure that departmental and BSE guidelines are maintained and up to date with current clinical and technical practice.
6. To help develop specialist services, participate in other CPD activities to maintain own competencies
Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
7. (Band 7) MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or other relevant Level 7 academic qualification or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements or BSc in Clinical Physiology with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate working at Masters / Academic Level 7 level
8. (Band 7) SCST parts I & II (if applicable to qualification route)
9. (Band 7) British Society of Echocardiography Adult proficiency Accreditation
10. (Band 7) Professional Registration with Academy of healthcare Science or Health and Care Professions Council
11. (Band 6) Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) / Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or equivalent qualification or Relevant degree and The Certificate of Completion for the Echocardiography Training Programme (CCETP)
12. (Band 6) Registered or eligible to register with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC or Eligible for PTP/STP equivalence
13. (Band 6) BSE written assessment completed
14. (Band 6) Near completion of BSE practical assessment
Desirable
15. (Band 6 & 7) Immediate Life Support
16. (Band 7) Teaching or Managerial Qualification / Experience
17. (Band 6) Active membership of the British Society of Echocardiography
18. (Band 6) SCST Part I & II
19. (Band 6) BSE accreditation
Experience
Essential
20. (Band 6 & 7) Experience in providing specialised, unsupervised diagnostic reports to an appropriate level and highlight and urgent findings
21. (Band 7) Ability to deliver hands on training and support junior members of staff, Specialist Registrars or other medical professionals as required
22. (Band 7) Experience of providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations
23. (Band 7) Experience in leadership supervision and assessment
24. (Band 6 & 7) Experience of providing a wide range of diagnostic investigations
25. (Band 7) Perform transthoracic echocardiograms to a high standard independently in accordance with BSE guidelines and department minimum standards
26. (Band 7) Demonstrate Continual Professional Development as per British Society of Echocardiography Guidelines
27. (Band 7) Professional membership of relevant professional body obtained by examination British Society of Echocardiography
Desirable
28. (Band 6) Professional membership of relevant professional body obtained by examination
29. (Band 6) Experience in supervision and assessment
30. (Band 6) Basic theory knowledge of Echocardiography and practical experience in Echocardiography
31. (Band 7) Some experience in speciality procedures contrast
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
32. (Band 6 & 7) Ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues
33. (Band 6 & 7) Excellent ability to prioritise own workload
34. (Band 6 & 7) Positive approach to work and ability to work to deadlines
35. (Band 6 & 7) Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
36. (Band 6 & 7) Excellent organisational skills
37. (Band 6 & 7) Highly motivated to provide a quality service
38. (Band 6 & 7) Ability to work independently and as a team player
39. (Band 6 & 7) Good interpersonal, written and verbal skills
40. (Band 6 & 7) Ability to self-educate and continuously improve
41. (Band 6 & 7) Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level
42. (Band 6 & 7) Ability to work effectively under pressure
43. (Band 6 & 7) Must be reliable and have a flexible approach to meet service demands
44. (Band 6 & 7) Maintain infection control standards within the department
Further Training
Essential
45. (Band 6) Willingness to undertake further education to attain relevant qualifications for the post