Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echo

Harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Echocardiographer to join the Echo department in Harrogate. The role offers part-time and flexible working patterns, with training in advanced techniques including strain and 4D.

The post rotates to the CDC hub at Ripon and supports a busy Cardiology service. Applicants should be BSE Level 2 Accredited and have a relevant clinical physiology background.

Qualifications

• Essential clinical experience post qualification.
• Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations, primarily echocardiography.
• Adhere to British Society of Echocardiography standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform ultrasound scans on outpatients and inpatients, including ACHD patients.
• Record and interpret images in line with standards.
• Vet and triage reports; monitor wait times and alert managers.
• Contribute to team quality control of reports and images.
• Formulate detailed Echo reports for consultants.
• Supervise and train junior physiology staff and students.

Skills

Echocardiography

BSE Level 2 Accreditation

Education

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)

Job description

Job summary

After a restructure of the Echo department at Harrogate District hospital we are looking for BSE Level 2 Accredited Highly Specialised Echocardiographer(s). Part-time and flexible working proposals will be considered. 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.

As a positive and supportive management team we are open to any working patterns that support the role including compressed hours, job sharing, full or part time working. There is no on call commitment however the successful candidate will be expected to rotate to the CDC hub at Ripon.

Full training and support will be given in advanced techniques including strain and 4D.

Any Enquires are welcomed and if you wish to arrange an informal visit of the department do not hesitate to contact us.

Main duties of the job

• Independently perform ultrasound scans on a range of outpatients and inpatients, including adult congenital heart disease patients (ACHD), recording and interpreting images obtain
• You will work to British Society of Echocardiography standards, and adhere to all protocols and guidelines of the society
• Vetting and triage of report
• Monitor wait times and alert service managers to issues in a timely manner
• 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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see attached job description and person specification or please contact Sara Drihem on [e-mail]

Person Specification

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
• BSE Level 2 Accreditation
• Appropriate clinical experience post qualification
• Perform and interpret routine Cardiac Investigations, primarily echocardiography
• Perform specialised and advanced cardiac diagnostics
• Training and assessment of students

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification
• Mentorship qualification
• Knowledge and experience in other cardiac investigations

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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