Job summary
Due to expansion, this position provides an exciting opportunity to work
independently in a progressive GP practice that provides echocardiography
alongside many other diagnostic services.
This opportunity is for an Echocardiographer who will join our team of four echocardiographers based at Estuary View Medical Centre, Whitstable Medical Practice. We operate a high quality, expanding, community-based echo service that is supported by GPwERs in cardiology and open to any patient registered within East Kent.
We are a small friendly team and have excellent facilities with a static Phillips Affinity machine, GE Static machine plus a portable GE machine. We work closely with Kings College London cardiology department for support and guidance, with monthly satellite cardiology clinics being operated by Kings at Estuary View.
We are seeking part-time applications for 24 hours a week worked over Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The pay rate will be equivalent to band 8a.
Whitstable Medical Practice offers the NHS pension scheme, along with annual leave and sick pay entitlement.
Main duties of the job
The post entails
diagnostic echocardiography scanning and reporting on good quality static
machines, utilising a modern PACS system.
The successful
applicant would be expected to work independently day-to-day, but will be
working alongside a team of experienced echocardiographers and a GP with an
extended role in cardiology, who will all provide support. You will be joining
a cohesive team of echocardiographers, sonographers, radiographers, advanced
practitioners and GPs who will work closely with you.
Participation in
peer review audits, as per the BSE guidelines, is expected along with
attendance at our friendly, regular Echo governance meetings where we discuss
interesting cases and new trends.
High
level of autonomy and opportunities to develop skills.
About us
Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single Practice PCN GP Practice based across 3 sites in the attractive harbour town of Whitstable. There are 26 equity partners and 6 Salaried GPs looking after 43,500 patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care. We are a training practice and run various in house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology, Physical Therapies and Audiology together with further community contracts, a Day Surgery Suite and an Urgent Treatment Centre with digital x-ray.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Purpose
· To ensure the provision of a quality echo service for patients registered within East Kent.
· To carry out diagnostic echocardiography and report clinical echo studies independently and promptly whilst adhering to British Society of Echocardiography latest standards.
· To support with teaching and support other members of the department with their learning.
· To work co-operatively and collaboratively with members of other professions and disciplines, ensuring a patient-centered approach.
· Liaise regularly with our in-house radiology team and GPwER in cardiology.
· Assist the lead echocardiographer in the smooth running of the service.
· Take part in regular audits alongside other members of the Echo team.
Technical
· To be a specialist in the field of echocardiography, giving expert professional advice where required.
· To be an expert in the use and set up of the Cardiac Ultrasound equipment and reporting.
· Keep up to date with the latest research/guidelines to ensure knowledge and practice is up-to-date with national guidelines.
Educational
· To provide guidance and support to junior staff delivering the service if required.
· To assist in setting protocols and standards of care for echo patients within the service.
· To assist in echocardiography education in team meetings, or during clinical governance meetings.
· To maintain own proficiency in echocardiography and other technical skills and ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current.
· To participate in his/her own Performance Review and actively participate in own continuing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Purpose
· To ensure the provision of a quality echo service for patients registered within East Kent.
· To carry out diagnostic echocardiography and report clinical echo studies independently and promptly whilst adhering to British Society of Echocardiography latest standards.
· To support with teaching and support other members of the department with their learning.
· To work co-operatively and collaboratively with members of other professions and disciplines, ensuring a patient-centered approach.
· Liaise regularly with our in-house radiology team and GPwER in cardiology.
· Assist the lead echocardiographer in the smooth running of the service.
· Take part in regular audits alongside other members of the Echo team.
Technical
· To be a specialist in the field of echocardiography, giving expert professional advice where required.
· To be an expert in the use and set up of the Cardiac Ultrasound equipment and reporting.
· Keep up to date with the latest research/guidelines to ensure knowledge and practice is up-to-date with national guidelines.
Educational
· To provide guidance and support to junior staff delivering the service if required.
· To assist in setting protocols and standards of care for echo patients within the service.
· To assist in echocardiography education in team meetings, or during clinical governance meetings.
· To maintain own proficiency in echocardiography and other technical skills and ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current.
· To participate in his/her own Performance Review and actively participate in own continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) or equivalent
- Professional Registration RCCP/ HCPC
- BSE accreditation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 years post BSE accreditation experience
- Demonstrable expertise in the full range of skills within echocardiography
- Demonstrable knowledge of Cardiac anatomy.
Desirable
- An understanding of the East Kent Cardiology landscape
- Awareness of the NHS Long Term Plan for Echocardiography Services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team player.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with a calm disposition.
- Patient Focussed
- Empathetic and respectful to all individuals.
- Adaptable, flexible and motivated.
Desirable
- A keen enthusiasm and interest for Echocardiography.
- To be proactive in CPD Development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Physiology) or equivalent
- Professional Registration RCCP/ HCPC
- BSE accreditation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 years post BSE accreditation experience
- Demonstrable expertise in the full range of skills within echocardiography
- Demonstrable knowledge of Cardiac anatomy.
Desirable
- An understanding of the East Kent Cardiology landscape
- Awareness of the NHS Long Term Plan for Echocardiography Services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team player.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with a calm disposition.
- Patient Focussed
- Empathetic and respectful to all individuals.
- Adaptable, flexible and motivated.
Desirable
- A keen enthusiasm and interest for Echocardiography.
- To be proactive in CPD Development.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
