Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)

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Job summary

Our cutting-edge Echo department is supported by multiple Consultants who continue to expand our service provision and drive forward a programme of clinical and service innovation, efficient service delivery and the outstanding patient care. We are proud to say that our fleet is less than 12 months old, with the highest specification next-generation equipment; 3D echo is a routine aspect of our clinical practice, enabling us to develop and deliver service directly to out-patients, wards, ICU, structural labs and operating theatres.

For the band 7 post, you would be expected to hold a TTE accreditation and all the relevant skills for echocardiographic imaging in both physiologist and consultant-led settings; effectively managing a team of junior physiologists; conducting high quality and clinically relevant research/audit; teaching and training of internal and external echo trainees. Full support will be given to obtain STP equivalence.

Role attracts 10% R&R (S.T) on initial employment which rises to 12.5% R&R (S.T.) at 3 years

Main duties of the job

The main objective of this position is to become a key and dynamic member of the Cardiac Physiology Echocardiography Team. You will use your expertise and knowledge to provide technical/scientific expertise in echocardiography. The main activity is to perform advanced TTE in accordance with BSE guidelines and department standards/protocols and to provide a comprehensive report for each study. You will also perform the role of highly specialised physiologist within transoesophageal and stress echo teams, including interpretation. As well as being a part of the echo catheter lab team during TOE/TTE guided structural heart interventions (ASD/PFO/LAA /PVL closures, EP procedures and TAVI) and work towards performing agitated saline studies/contrast studies.

You will be designated supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues within the department and will be responsible for contributing to the development of policies. You will also participate, as required, in clinical and non-clinical audit projects aimed at improving patient care and the effective and efficient delivery of service.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge.

We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure. Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future.

Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today.

The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence and collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles and interactions.

Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality. The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Details

Date posted

22 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9175-2324-2-CD3937

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB2 0AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion Excellence Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion Excellence Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc clinical science or equivalent, or HNC MPPM or equivalent
  • Accreditation from BSE in echocardiography (TTE) or working towards

Desirable

  • ILS
  • MSc Cardiac Science
  • Registered with RCCP or registration with the AHCS as a Cardiac Scientist.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in an echo department as a band 6 (or above) cardiac physiologist.

Desirable

  • Experience with Philips and ISCV reporting stations
  • Previous experience of supervising staff
  • Experience with more complex echo procedures such as stress, TOE, ACHD
  • Experience of teaching individuals and lecturing to groups

Professional Registration

Desirable

  • HCPC registration

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Evidence ability to uphold the Trusts values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standard at all times

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of echo complications and ability to troubleshoot these issues
  • Report echos to a high standard and to BSE guidelines
  • Have a confident expert knowledge of the physiology of the heart.
  • The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring high quality care
  • Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same

Skills

Essential

  • Leadership skills/qualification
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level

Other

Essential

  • Good team player who can engage with other lead cardiac physiologists.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the Cardiac Physiology service.
  • Must be physically fit and active (able to walk long distances/move diagnostic equipment)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc clinical science or equivalent, or HNC MPPM or equivalent
  • Accreditation from BSE in echocardiography (TTE) or working towards

Desirable

  • ILS
  • MSc Cardiac Science
  • Registered with RCCP or registration with the AHCS as a Cardiac Scientist.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in an echo department as a band 6 (or above) cardiac physiologist.

Desirable

  • Experience with Philips and ISCV reporting stations
  • Previous experience of supervising staff
  • Experience with more complex echo procedures such as stress, TOE, ACHD
  • Experience of teaching individuals and lecturing to groups

Professional Registration

Desirable

  • HCPC registration

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Evidence ability to uphold the Trusts values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and associated behaviour standard at all times

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of echo complications and ability to troubleshoot these issues
  • Report echos to a high standard and to BSE guidelines
  • Have a confident expert knowledge of the physiology of the heart.
  • The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring high quality care
  • Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same

Skills

Essential

  • Leadership skills/qualification
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level

Other

Essential

  • Good team player who can engage with other lead cardiac physiologists.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the Cardiac Physiology service.
  • Must be physically fit and active (able to walk long distances/move diagnostic equipment)

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB2 0AY


Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB2 0AY


Employer's website

https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Luke Hulatt

luke.hulatt1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9175-2324-2-CD3937

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

CB2 0AY


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