We are looking to recruit experienced Cardiac Physiologists / Healthcare Scientists to work in Echocardiography as part of our Diagnostic Cardiology team.

The post holders will undertake routine and complex diagnostic transthoracic echocardiography and cardiac ultrasound investigations and interpret results to provide an accurate clinical report that can be clearly understood by a physician not experienced in echocardiography and adheres to local and national guidelines.

Interested applicants should possess BSc in Clinical Physiology, MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements and holds RCCP / AHCS / HCPC registration.

Would consider part time applications too.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Cardiac Ultrasound Service for the STHT by providing a high standard of work within Echocardiography that meets organisational, professional, and individual needs for the Diagnostic Cardiology Unit.
• To provide leadership, training and education in the clinical areas, enabling staff to develop the clinical skills and competencies required delivering a high quality diagnostic echo service, responsive to changing needs.
• To work alongside other senior members of the team to deliver a highly intensive in-house Echo training programme. In addition to this, there will also be the opportunity to support development of a regional Echo Training website.
• Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals (including physicians), junior and trainee physiological staff.
• To liaise effectively with the Lead Echocardiographer and Lead Trainer in Echo ensure that departmental and BSE guidelines are maintained and up to date with current clinical and technical practice.
• To help develop specialist services, participate in other CPD activities to maintain own competencies

Please note this advertisement can be appointed as either a full time or part time opportunity.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• (Band 7) MSc Clinical Science (Cardiac, Vascular, Respiratory and Sleep Sciences) or other relevant Level 7 academic qualification or BTEC / HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements or BSc in Clinical Physiology with relevant experience and ability to demonstrate working at Masters / Academic Level 7 level
• (Band 7) SCST parts I & II (if applicable to qualification route)
• (Band 7) British Society of Echocardiography Adult proficiency Accreditation
• (Band 7) Professional Registration with Academy of healthcare Science or Health and Care Professions Council
• (Band 6) Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) / Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or equivalent qualification or Relevant degree and The Certificate of Completion for the Echocardiography Training Programme (CCETP)
• (Band 6) Registered or eligible to register with RCCP, AHCS or HCPC or Eligible for PTP/STP equivalence
• (Band 6) BSE written assessment completed
• (Band 6) Near completion of BSE practical assessment

Desirable

• (Band 6 & 7) Immediate Life Support
• (Band 7) Teaching or Managerial Qualification / Experience
• (Band 6) Active membership of the British Society of Echocardiography
• (Band 6) SCST Part I & II
• (Band 6) BSE accreditation

Experience

Essential

• (Band 6 & 7) Experience in providing specialised, unsupervised diagnostic reports to an appropriate level and highlight and urgent findings
• (Band 7) Ability to deliver hands on training and support junior members of staff, Specialist Registrars or other medical professionals as required
• (Band 7) Experience of providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations
• (Band 7) Experience in leadership supervision and assessment
• (Band 6 & 7) Experience of providing a wide range of diagnostic investigations
• (Band 7) Perform transthoracic echocardiograms to a high standard independently in accordance with BSE guidelines and department minimum standards
• (Band 7) Demonstrate Continual Professional Development as per British Society of Echocardiography Guidelines
• (Band 7) Professional membership of relevant professional body obtained by examination e.g. British Society of Echocardiography

Desirable

• (Band 6) Professional membership of relevant professional body obtained by examination
• (Band 6) Experience in supervision and assessment
• (Band 6) Basic theory knowledge of Echocardiography and practical experience in Echocardiography
• (Band 7) Some experience in speciality procedures e.g. contrast

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• (Band 6 & 7) Ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues
• (Band 6 & 7) Excellent ability to prioritise own workload
• (Band 6 & 7) Positive approach to work and ability to work to deadlines
• (Band 6 & 7) Show initiative and be responsive to service needs
• (Band 6 & 7) Excellent organisational skills
• (Band 6 & 7) Highly motivated to provide a quality service
• (Band 6 & 7) Ability to work independently and as a team player
• (Band 6 & 7) Good interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• (Band 6 & 7) Ability to self-educate and continuously improve
• (Band 6 & 7) Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level
• (Band 6 & 7) Ability to work effectively under pressure
• (Band 6 & 7) Must be reliable and have a flexible approach to meet service demands
• (Band 6 & 7) Maintain infection control standards within the department

Further Training

Essential

• (Band 6) Willingness to undertake further education to attain relevant qualifications for the post

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Sheffield

S5 7AU

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