Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; South Shields; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 50.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Band 6 Echocardiography professional to join Darent Valley Hospital's heart centre. You will perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostics and support senior physiologists while pursuing a postgraduate diploma in Echo or cardiac devices.

The role requires independently performing echocardiograms for in-patients and out-patients, with duties including potential cath lab imaging for unwell patients, and ongoing professional development.

Competenze

• BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent required.
• Working towards BSE or BHRS accreditation.
• Proficient in performing echocardiograms and interpreting results.

Mansioni

• Perform echocardiograms for in-patients and out-patients.
• Support the senior physiologists.
• Perform echocardiograms in the cardiac catheter lab when required.

Conoscenze

Echocardiography

Cardiology knowledge

Communication skills

Formazione

BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)

Masters in Echocardiography

Working towards BSE/BHRS accreditation

Descrizione del lavoro

This post is a part time 30 hours 0.8WTE band 6 post working towards a postgraduate diploma in either Echocardiography or Cardiac devices, at Darent Valley Hospital heart centre

The successful candidate should have obtained their B.Sc. Honours in Clinical Cardiology.

Can independently and confidently perform a range of Non-invasive Cardiac diagnostic procedures.

Main duties of the job

Performing echocardiogram for the in-patients and out-patients

supporting the senior physiologists

When required performs echocardiograms in the cardiac catheter lab for unwell patients

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job responsibilities

To confidently perform echocardiograms for our in-patient and out-patient service, would also be when required perm echocardiogram at the North Kent Community Centre

Person Specification

• oThe successful candidate must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• oWorking towards BSE or BHRS accreditation
• Qualifications
• Have a understanding of all aspects of Echocardiography
• Relevant accredited courses Masters in Echocardiography
• Able to communicate complex information. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Experience

• The candidate must have a degree of work experience in a Cardiology
• Working towards BSE or accreditation
• Understand and interpret the results of tests.
• Have a understanding of all aspects of Echocardiography

Personal Attributes

• Able to communicate complex technical information to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to exercise initiative when dealing with situations
• Able to priorities and manage own work
• Able to cope with a high pressure and distressing environment in the clinical area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

£41,957 to £50,387 a yearincl HCAS per annum