Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join our echocardiography team. This role will provide valuable opportunities to develop skills in transthoracic echocardiography, and once BSE-accredited, further development in areas such as contrast echocardiography and physiologist-led services.
We are a vibrant and diverse BSE-accredited department, collectively performing around 30,000 echocardiograms each year on all ages. Our team are involved in a wide range of specialist services including congenital and paediatric echocardiography, TOE, stress echo, and physiologist-led clinics. We pride ourselves on actively supporting continual professional development through educational and mentoring sessions.
Our department operates Monday to Saturday. Full time staff work 4 days per week. You will be asked to participate in Saturday and bank holiday working on a rotational basis with a compensatory day off during the week. Although Southampton General is our main site, there may be a requirement to work across multiple sites.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
Performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms to a high level. Working towards local sign off to scan and report adult transthoracic echocardiograms. Working towards BSE accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography.
A full list of your roles and responsibilities can be found within the Job Description document.
There are 3 key attributes we are looking for:
Strong foundational knowledge of echocardiography. Takes ownership of professional development in addition to support given. Excellent team player with an intrinsic desire for collective success.
In addition to these attributes, you must hold a suitable qualification (BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent) with at least 1 year post qualification experience in echocardiography. BSE accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography is desirable but not essential. We would expect you to be working towards BSE accreditation.
RCCP/HCPC/AHCS registration is desirable.
Applicants should be highly self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
Performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms to a high level. Working towards local sign off to scan and report adult transthoracic echocardiograms. Working towards BSE accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography.
A full list of your roles and responsibilities can be found within the Job Description document.
There are 3 key attributes we are looking for:
Strong foundational knowledge of echocardiography. Takes ownership of professional development in addition to support given. Excellent team player with an intrinsic desire for collective success.
In addition to these attributes, you must hold a suitable qualification (BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent) with at least 1 year post qualification experience in echocardiography. BSE accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography is desirable but not essential. We would expect you to be working towards BSE accreditation.
RCCP/HCPC/AHCS registration is desirable.
Applicants should be highly self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology
- Immediate Life Support qualified
Desirable
- Working toward or having RCCP voluntary registration
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Broad knowledge of a wide range of tests and techniques performed by Cardiac Physiologists
- Good understanding of the overall service requirements and of own role in the maintenance of an efficient service
- Good IT skills - able to record results into a range of databases
Desirable
- Some experience in teaching and training
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent communication skills at all levels internal and external to the department
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of junior staff
- Able to act on own initiative and work independently with consideration to the team working efficiently
- Self-motivated and effective when working under pressure
- Able to motivate others
- Excellent patient manner and communication, to create a relaxed environment in order to obtain the best quality results from any test performed
- To perform tests with an appreciation of individual patient needs, age, clinical condition, emotional state and cultural differences
- Able to analyse tests, assessing test results against acceptability criteria
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology
- Immediate Life Support qualified
Desirable
- Working toward or having RCCP voluntary registration
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Broad knowledge of a wide range of tests and techniques performed by Cardiac Physiologists
- Good understanding of the overall service requirements and of own role in the maintenance of an efficient service
- Good IT skills - able to record results into a range of databases
Desirable
- Some experience in teaching and training
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Excellent communication skills at all levels internal and external to the department
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of junior staff
- Able to act on own initiative and work independently with consideration to the team working efficiently
- Self-motivated and effective when working under pressure
- Able to motivate others
- Excellent patient manner and communication, to create a relaxed environment in order to obtain the best quality results from any test performed
- To perform tests with an appreciation of individual patient needs, age, clinical condition, emotional state and cultural differences
- Able to analyse tests, assessing test results against acceptability criteria
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).
