Cardiac Physiology- Paed Echocardiographer/Congenital Development Post
Band 7
Main area: Paediatric Cardiology
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 days per week (8-6))
Job ref: 387-WC-7241-NG
Site: Bristol Children's Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £37,338 - £52,809 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59
As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Cardiac Physiology - Paediatric Echocardiographer / Congenital Development Post
Are you keen to develop your skills, motivated and enthusiastic?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative team and gain advanced paediatric experience.
This role will contribute to all areas of our echocardiography service; however, consideration will also be given to less experienced candidates who have a demonstrable interest in gaining in-depth knowledge of congenital heart disease. This post provides the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge congenital heart disease, as well as helping to shape the future of cardiac services across the South West.
If you are interested in embracing a new perspective in Cardiology, we would like to hear from you.
Full training in paediatric congenital heart disease will be given.
Main duties of the job
This post focuses on giving an individual the opportunity to learn new skills and develop in their career. Duties will focus on participating or developing in the following key areas:
* Take an active role to support the day-to-day management of this highly specialised clinical area (Paediatric Echocardiography), ensuring an effective and efficient tertiary service.
* Be a competent reporting independent practitioner and be able to perform the full range of Echocardiography techniques in both adult and paediatric congenital heart disease, performing and reporting upon paediatric procedures (unsupervised) to national standards.
* Monitor and contribute to budget constraints.
* Responsible for receipting medical products and equipment for the department and managing stock control within the section.
* Communicate with medical representatives regarding the development, maintenance, and upkeep of the section.
* Deputise for other sectional managers where necessary.
* Provide clinical and professional advice to patients, parents/carers, and colleagues.
* Participate in the 24hr, 7 days a week on-call service.
* Provide advice, teach, and be responsible for clinical supervision of other staff and students.
* Implement, manage, evaluate, maintain, and update protocols within the section.
* Actively participate and develop the quality control assurances for the service.
* Engage and develop the research and audit portfolio of the service.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall, and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a forward-thinking, multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a dedicated paediatric centre of excellence, catering for all ages from fetus to young adults. The service provides a comprehensive range of congenital cardiac investigations, interventions, and cardiac surgery to the South West of England and South Wales.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of a full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures.
* Interest, willingness, and initiative to develop Echocardiography in terms of research and innovation.
* Knowledge of access to training courses in own section.
* Teaching/mentoring experience.
* Experience of management and understanding budgetary and stock management.
Skills and Abilities
* Communicative skills in teaching, mentoring, and encouragement.
* Sympathetic, empathetic, and encouraging manner.
* Ability to independently manage time effectively.
* Ability to prioritise workload in both clinical responsibilities and teaching.
* Adaptability to high-pressure, challenging, distressing conditions.
Qualifications and Training
* BSc/MSc Cardiology, PTP/STP or equivalent.
* State registration (RCCP, HCPC etc.), or intention thereof.
* BSE/Euroecho (or actively working towards).
* HRUK/BHRS/IBHRE pacing (or actively working towards).
Public Sector Language Competency
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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