Main area: Cardiac Physiologist Grade Band 6-7 (Developmental role)
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (on call commitment)
Job ref: 320-MED-1351-C
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £37,338 - £52,809 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 11/02/2025
Advanced Clinical Physiologist Echocardiography
Band 6-7 (Developmental role)
We are recruiting an Advanced Clinical Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The RDH echo department is BSE accredited in 3 domains - TTE, training and TOE - working towards stress echo accreditation.
Consideration may be given to applicants who are about to undertake the practical BSE exam/ have recently passed the practical BSE exam - the post would then be a developmental band 6 to band 7 to ensure appropriate competency has been met.
We support visiting regional congenital Consultants in paediatric and ACHD clinics.
We have well established physiologist led exercise stress echo, bubble/LVO and VSCs.
We are seeking an experienced adult BSE accredited Echocardiographer (minimum 1 year post BSE accreditation).
The successful applicant will be supported to attend regular BSE conferences and courses.
Applicants will need to demonstrate proven competency in adult TTE.
Experience in paediatric echocardiography (desirable).
Experience in performing and reporting other advanced diagnostic tests in non-invasive cardiology.
You would be expected to train in advanced imaging modalities such as stress echo, 3D echo, TOE, speckle tracking and strain analysis.
This role can be taken as a Developmental role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
* Independently performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms.
* Effectively organise and prioritise own workload, dependant on clinical urgency to provide a timely, appropriate service.
* Supervision of non-BSE accredited staff - which may be from various disciplines and grades, taking responsibility for ensuring all necessary views and measurements are obtained and producing a clinical report.
* Audit and research as required by the job.
* Oversee and sign off other physiologists/doctors' reports.
* Partaking in non-invasive cardiology investigations e.g. ambulatory ECG analysis and reports.
* Rotate between RDH, QHB and CDC as required.
* Participate in echocardiography on call service.
* Be able to assist in a range of specialised adult cardiac ultrasound.
Closing date of applications: 28 January 2025
Interview date: 11 February 2025
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
* Degree in Clinical Physiology/Health Care Science or equivalent qualification and experience
* Significant experience in echocardiography
* Non invasive experience as a senior clinical physiologist
* Must hold Adult BSE Accreditation
* Evidence leading a small team/area
* Experience in training and assessment
Communication
* Excellent communication skills patients/staff/colleagues/GP/doctors
* Clear and concise report writing skills
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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