Trainee Echocardiographer - Echocardiography Training Programme

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Trainee Echocardiographer - Echocardiography Training Programme (18 months)

Frimley Park Hospital

We are seeking a dedicated Trainee Echocardiographer to join our Echocardiography Training Programme at Frimley Park Hospital. This structured programme provides comprehensive training in both the academic and practical aspects of echocardiography.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Training Lead and senior team members to follow the established curriculum, gaining hands-on experience in designated areas of the department. Under the guidance of Designated Training Leads, the trainee will take responsibility for their own learning and progression throughout the scheme.

Key aspects of the role:

Undertaking a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography at a designated academic institution.Gaining experience in clinical and specialist scientific processes, applying theoretical knowledge to practical settings.Developing skills in performing and interpreting echocardiographic studies under supervision.Attending national academic courses and other relevant training sessions throughout the programme.

This role offers a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in echocardiography, working within a supportive and educational environment.

Main duties of the job

The Trainee will learn how to:

Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations.
Perform specialised diagnostics investigations.
Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients.
Analyse and interpret and data compare investigative and clinical options.
Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace.
Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs.
Assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and other senior members of the team in the day to day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracic diagnostic service.

They will be expected to complete all work-based training and assessment alongside the academic course to exit the programme with eligibility for Accreditation with the BSE and be working towards, or have achieved, registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Trainees must meet the AHCS Standards of proficiency for Healthcare Science Practitioners.

In addition, they will be expected to undertake work-based experience to enable them to communicate complex technical, scientific and sensitive information to colleagues within their department in both verbal and written forms.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Training

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU203

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7HZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st or 2:1 in either an undergraduate honours degree (including an integrated master's degree) in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject (examples include Pure or Applied Physics, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific content
2:2 undergraduate honours degree

Desirable

Alternative/vocational qualification plus sufficient and relevant experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology - as evidenced for example by appropriate Voluntary Registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists or Academy for Healthcare Science and approval from the relevant HEI

Experience

Essential

Relevant cardiology experience

Desirable

Experience in healthcare

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare settin
A committed, in-depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately)

Desirable

Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

1st or 2:1 in either an undergraduate honours degree (including an integrated master's degree) in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject (examples include Pure or Applied Physics, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific content
2:2 undergraduate honours degree

Desirable

Alternative/vocational qualification plus sufficient and relevant experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology - as evidenced for example by appropriate Voluntary Registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists or Academy for Healthcare Science and approval from the relevant HEI

Experience

Essential

Relevant cardiology experience

Desirable

Experience in healthcare

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare settin
A committed, in-depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately)

Desirable

Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up

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.