Job summary
Due to the expansion of our cardiac services, we are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Echocardiographer to complement our Cardiac Physiology team here at University Hospitals Dorset.
We are a forward thinking team that consistently strive to improve and develop our services and encourage all team members to actively engage in this process. Continued professional development is supported through weekly departmental meetings and MDT imaging reviews as well as regular attendance at national and international conferences. We support a four-day working week at UHD in order to provide an improved work-life balance for our staff. Standard hours are 08:00-18:00 however this can be discussed.
The successful candidate will hold BSE accreditation, be enthusiastic and passionate about improving patient centred care and be motivated about providing in-house training for junior physiologists. Clinical skills in either cardiac rhythm management or PCI are desirable but not essential. The post is for a full time position however part time applicants will be considered. This post will include Saturday working on a rotational basis.
Cross site working at Bournemouth and Poole
Interview Date :TBC
Main duties of the job
We are extremely proud of our Echocardiography departments across our two sites. As well as standard transthoracic studies we also perform 3D echocardiograms, Physiologist led Heart Failure clinics, bubble and contrast studies and stress echo procedures as well as supporting the transoesophageal echo service.
If you are interested in relocating to Bournemouth we offer an excellent relocation package of up to £13,000. For further details on relocation expenses please visit the Trust website.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSE Accreditation
- BSc in Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a post registration Cardiac Physiologist
- Will have experience in 3D Echocardiography, contrast studies and bubble studies.
- Must have experience in training and assessment of junior staff and other medical professionals.
- Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments and assisting in transoesophageal echocardiograms.
Desirable
- Experience in Stress Echocardiography
- Experience in carrying out yearly appraisals for team members
- Experience in physiologist led specialist clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- Will be able to assess normal and abnormal investigations and act appropriately.
- Will be computer literate and understand the application of IT to clinical investigations.
Desirable
- Have knowledge of NHS computer management systems including; Tomcat, eDM, eCamis, PACS.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate high level of written and verbal communication skills
- Will be able to work as part of a team but be dynamic and self-motivated.
Other requirements
Essential
- Will be of sufficient stamina and health to be capable of long periods of walking, bending, standing, sitting, moving, handling and positioning of patients and equipment.
- Capable of dealing with distressing and emotional incidents on a regular basis including working with terminally ill patients and upset / distressed patients or members of staff.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Model good behaviour and acceptable ways of communicating
- Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSE Accreditation
- BSc in Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a post registration Cardiac Physiologist
- Will have experience in 3D Echocardiography, contrast studies and bubble studies.
- Must have experience in training and assessment of junior staff and other medical professionals.
- Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments and assisting in transoesophageal echocardiograms.
Desirable
- Experience in Stress Echocardiography
- Experience in carrying out yearly appraisals for team members
- Experience in physiologist led specialist clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- Will be able to assess normal and abnormal investigations and act appropriately.
- Will be computer literate and understand the application of IT to clinical investigations.
Desirable
- Have knowledge of NHS computer management systems including; Tomcat, eDM, eCamis, PACS.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate high level of written and verbal communication skills
- Will be able to work as part of a team but be dynamic and self-motivated.
Other requirements
Essential
- Will be of sufficient stamina and health to be capable of long periods of walking, bending, standing, sitting, moving, handling and positioning of patients and equipment.
- Capable of dealing with distressing and emotional incidents on a regular basis including working with terminally ill patients and upset / distressed patients or members of staff.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Model good behaviour and acceptable ways of communicating
- Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour
Language requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
