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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, dynamic British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accredited echocardiogram department at the Weston General Site, although cross site working may be required. Applicants should hold the BSE transthoracic echocardiography accreditation or equivalent, be competent to issue independent reports and provide teaching for medical and non-medical staff. Applications would be considered from candidates who are working towards the BSE practical exam having already passed the written exam. In this case, a progression to band 7 would be planned.
The postholder will be required to work shifts including weekends, and work flexibly across the week at multiple sites. The core hours of the department are 08:00 to 18:00, but flexible work patterns could be considered.
An informal visit is strongly encouraged.
1. To perform and report echocardiograms on a range of patients, including adult congenital heart disease patients (ACHD).
2. To assist in training junior members of the team, doctors and nurses, as required, with input from Education Lead
3. To participate in vetting a range of echocardiogram requests.
4. To participate in audit and a structured quality assurance programme on a regular basis, and to implement any changes to your own practice.
5. To communicate with other disciplines in an effective manner regarding the outcomes of an echocardiogram, and to clarify any queries they may have.
6. To maintain essential training as per trust guidelines.
7. Maintain professional standards as defined by British Society of Echocardiography policies and Code of Conduct and the Trust Values
8. Maintain professional registration at all times
9. Be responsible for the care and maintenance of ultrasound equipment, notifying the appropriate agencies in the event of malfunction.
10. To keep up to date with ultrasound techniques and the terminology and research papers relevant to these techniques
11. Promote a culture of continuous improvement
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, 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. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.