Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Harrogate is seeking a Highly Specialised Echocardiographer to join its busy Cardiology service. The role includes performing ultrasound scans, adhering to professional standards, and training junior staff. The trust promotes a supportive culture with various benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Candidates familiar with echocardiography standards and practices will excel in this position.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff recognition awards

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in performing ultrasound scans on outpatients and inpatients.
• Ability to adhere to British Society of Echocardiography standards.
• Experience in training junior physiology staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound scans on a variety of patients.
• Work to British Society of Echocardiography standards.
• Monitor wait times and report issues.
• Supervise junior and trainee staff.
• Maintain ultrasound equipment.
• Participate in quality control of reports and images.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Interpreting echocardiogram images

Clinical supervision

Continuing Professional Development

Job description

After a restructure of the Echo department at Harrogate District hospital we are looking for Highly Specialised Echocardiographer or a trainee currently working towards Level 2 BSE accreditation. We are a District general hospital with a busy Cardiology service providing a wide range of investigations including physiologist led Stress echo, valve clinic and contrast.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform ultrasound scans on a range of outpatients and inpatients, including adult congenital heart disease patients (ACHD), recording and interpreting images obtaine
• You wiill work to British Society of Echocardiography standards, and adhere to all protocols and guidelines of the societ
• Vetting and triage of report
• Monitor wait times and alert service managers to issues in a timely manne
• Partaking in the team quality control of reports and images
• Formulate detailed Echo reports to be personally verified and issued to consultants
• Undertake clinical supervision and training of junior and trainee physiology staff and other professional group
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development and other developmental activities, including research and clinical trial
• Work with Team Leaders and the Service Manager in further developing the clinical physiology service
• Maintain professional registration at all times
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of the ultrasound equipment

Benefits

• At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We Have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.