Job summary The trainee will work closely with the Training Lead and more senior members of staff to follow the curriculum for the Echocardiography Training Programme. The trainee will work in specified areas of the department and be responsible to the Designated Training Leads for their own work and progression through the scheme. All trainees will be expected to travel to national academic and other courses regularly throughout their training. Trainees will undertake a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography at a designated academic institution specific for the training pathway. The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the academic and practical elements of the training scheme. In doing so they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience. Main duties of the job The Trainee 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. Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace. Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs. 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. 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. 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. About us Ultracardiac Ltd are a regional leading provider of echocardiography services across Devon & Cornwall. Our service provision covers outpatient echocardiography in various locations, and we are a rapidly growing organisation recognised by our partners in the area for quality and effective service delivery. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,338 a year Contract Training Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number E0447-25-0000 Job locations Ultracardiac Ltd Tor View Clinical Rooms Plymouth Devon PL6 8BY Job description Job responsibilities Successfully complete the training and assessment programme in conjunction with the local Training Coordinator and designated Academic institution to achieve certified competence awarded by the BSE. Maintain knowledge of recent scientific developments and undertake supplementary training to develop both knowledge and skills. Attend mandatory training (both vocational and academic) as required. Participate in internal and external assessment processes. To carry out any other reasonable duties to achieve learning and experience that may be required, which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post. Job description Job responsibilities Successfully complete the training and assessment programme in conjunction with the local Training Coordinator and designated Academic institution to achieve certified competence awarded by the BSE. Maintain knowledge of recent scientific developments and undertake supplementary training to develop both knowledge and skills. Attend mandatory training (both vocational and academic) as required. Participate in internal and external assessment processes. To carry out any other reasonable duties to achieve learning and experience that may be required, which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in a relevant scientific subject, 2:1 or above Desirable BSc (Hons) Practitioner Training Programme, 2:1 or above MSc in relevant scientific subject SCST certificate in electrocardiography Immediate Life Support (ILS) Experience Essential Experience of working within a patient facing role Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant programmes Desirable Experience of working within a patient facing role, preferably in a Cardiology Experience with recording and interpreting electrocardiograms Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) in a relevant scientific subject, 2:1 or above Desirable BSc (Hons) Practitioner Training Programme, 2:1 or above MSc in relevant scientific subject SCST certificate in electrocardiography Immediate Life Support (ILS) Experience Essential Experience of working within a patient facing role Good working knowledge of IT Microsoft Packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant programmes Desirable Experience of working within a patient facing role, preferably in a Cardiology Experience with recording and interpreting electrocardiograms 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Ultracardiac Ltd Address Ultracardiac Ltd Tor View Clinical Rooms Plymouth Devon PL6 8BY Employer's website https://www.ultracardiac.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)