Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A large teaching hospital in Wirral is seeking a part-time Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer to join their multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in echocardiography and be working towards BSE accreditation. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic ultrasound procedures and communicating with patients. A friendly, supportive environment awaits new colleagues.

Qualifications

• ETP/STP student or working towards BSE accreditation.
• Ability to interpret complex echocardiography results.
• Experience with a range of echocardiography procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Communicate complex information with patients and obtain cooperation.
• Ensure maintenance and availability of echocardiography equipment.

Skills

Echocardiography

Communication

Diagnostic reporting

Education

BSE accreditation

Job description

Overview

The Cardio-Respiratory Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Part time Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Echocardiographer to join our busy, expanding multi-disciplinary team.

At the present time Wirral University Teaching Hospital has 8 Cardiologists and 7 Respiratory Physicians and is developing services in a variety of areas of the department. The post would suit ETP/STP (with Echo as their chosen interest) students or individuals who are working towards their BSE accreditation and would be employed as an Annex 21. Once successful in achieving your BSE accreditation there will be a preceptorship to ensure you have the experience and skills that are necessary to independently work across all non-invasive services including line management duties.

Responsibilities

• Highly specialist diagnostic cardiac ultrasound, including specialist echocardiography, stress echo and assisting Transoesophageal Echocardiography.
• Perform a range of Echocardiography procedures, using knowledge and skills to interpret complex results and produce a diagnostic report.
• Communicate complex information with patients, relatives or carers, explaining the procedures taking into account any learning or physical disabilities, in order to obtain agreement and cooperation to any tests or procedures, ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained, ordering stock as appropriate, via stock control or purchase requisition.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a coastline and countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. It is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, serving a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.