Band 7 Echocardiographer

Sanctuary Personnel; Inverness; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Financial Freedom

Working Options

Professional Development

Location Benefits

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Band 7 Echocardiographer specialising in Physiology for an ongoing role in Inverness. You will perform and report echocardiograms to BSE standards, supporting the echocardiography service.

This hourly role offers flexible full or part time hours at £37.64 per hour, with opportunities for professional development and working in a picturesque Highlands location. Applicants should have a relevant degree, BSE accreditation, CPD commitment, and NHS Scotland governance

Qualifications

• BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or equivalent.
• BSE Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography Accreditation.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and report transthoracic echocardiograms to BSE standards.
• Undertake advanced cardiac ultrasound investigations including contrast echocardiography and stress studies.
• Deliver specialised clinical interpretation and communicate findings to referring clinicians and MDT.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operation of the echocardiography service.

Skills

Echocardiography

Clinical reporting

Cardiac ultrasound

Education

BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)

BSE Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography Accreditation

CPD ongoing

Tools

GE ultrasound

Job description

Job Title

Band 7 Echocardiographer

Specialism

Physiology

Location

Inverness, UK

Salary

£37.64 per hour

Type

Hourly

Are you ready for an exhilarating career move? We are seeking a Band 7 Echocardiographer specialising in Physiology for an ongoing role in beautiful Inverness. Here, you can work flexibly through Full Time or Part Time hours, earning £37.64 hourly, while making a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Perks and benefits

• Flexibility: Stepping into locum work grants you flexibility and the chance to take control of your schedule, offering you the ultimate work-life balance.
• Financial Freedom: Enjoy the financial freedom a higher hourly rate provides while expanding your professional journey in diverse settings.
• Working Options: With options for both Full Time and Part Time hours, choose what suits your lifestyle best.
• Professional Development: Dive into a rewarding opportunity to develop new skills and gain diverse experiences.
• Location Benefits: Relish the breathtaking scenes of Inverness; every day can end with an inspiring walk through the Highlands.

What you will do

• Independently perform and report comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms to BSE standards.
• Undertake advanced cardiac ultrasound investigations including contrast echocardiography, stress studies, and provide support for transoesophageal echocardiography where competent.
• Deliver highly specialised clinical interpretation and effectively communicate significant findings to referring clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the echocardiography service, focusing on effective patient flow and service delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography Accreditation.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Registration and Compliance

• Registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP), AHCS Register or equivalent professional body.
• Knowledgeable of NHS Scotland clinical governance frameworks.
• Understands the Equality Act 2010, Health and Safety legislation, information governance, and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Ideally, candidates should have experience using GE ultrasound and reporting stations.

Inverness isn't just a place to work; it’s a place to live a fulfilling life. The city offers an abundance of natural beauty, standing as an inviting gateway to the Highlands. With vibrant city life complimented by outstanding landscapes, you will find endless adventures right outside your door. Embrace all that this fantastic location has to offer and make your professional and personal dreams a reality in Inverness.