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 and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience, as set out below under the clinical responsibilities section.
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.
Post qualification and with appropriate additional experience and competencies, graduates from this scheme would be eligible to apply for Clinical Scientist equivalence and HCPC registration.
In addition, they will be expected to undertake work-based experience to enable them to communicate complex technical, scientific and sensitive information to colleagues within their department in both verbal and written forms.
Main duties of the job
* 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 data comparing 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 education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace.
* 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 Principal Cardiac Physiologist and other senior members of the team in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracic diagnostic service.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent
* British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Qualification or working towards
* Intermediate Life Support Training
Desirable
* The Society for Cardiology Science & Technology SCST part 1 & part 2
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to interpret electrocardiograms and holter monitors
* Experience of working in a technical Cardiology department.
* Ability to interpret a range of specialist diagnostic tests.
* Verbal and written communication skills
* Positive to the development of new skills
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with the general public.
* Working with a range of echocardiography equipment.
* Experience conducting cardiac diagnostic investigations.
* Accurate reporting as evidenced by departmental audits
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Wye Valley NHS TRUST
Union Walk
Hereford
HR1 2ER
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