Job summary
Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, are among the largest providers of heart and lung treatment in all age groups in the UK and Europe. We are looking to appoint a substantive Advanced Practitioner in Paediatric Echocardiography.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated, dynamic and experienced in the field of paediatric echocardiography with several years experience in a paediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery centre. Accreditation within the field is essential but equivalent skill and experience would be considered.
The successful candidate will become part of the paediatric echocardiography team however will have opportunities for continued professional development in related fields.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in and have shared responsibility for the provision and day-to-day running of an efficient and effective paediatric echocardiography service. This includes, but is not limited to:
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To perform techniques and procedures with level of qualification and experience as outlined in the person specification
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To maintain databases used for both clinical and research work
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To actively participate in research and audit projects undertaken in the department
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To liaise with relevant management team to provide technical input in order to ensure the provision of suitable equipment required for echo services
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To train junior cardiac physiology and medical staff in paediatric echocardiography
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To assist in and also participate in the running of paediatric echocardiography courses including the production of audio-visual materials
About us
As one of the leading paediatric echocardiography services in the UK, we carry out more than 8,000 paediatric scans per year at our Chelsea site alone, including standard transthoracic echocardiograms, intra and perioperative trans-osophageal echocardiograms (ToE) and advanced echocardiography, including 3D imaging and speckle tracking. In addition, our fetal consultant team carry out approximately 2500 fetal scans within the trust site and at referring fetal medicine centres. We also support the Guy's and St Thomas' paediatric cardiac network consisting of many hospitals across the south-east.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- BSc in relevant subject, or equivalent
- SDCST part I and II, or equivalent
- EACVI, or equivalent
- Paediatric Life Support (PLS training)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
- Accreditation with other relevant bodies
- Management-related qualification
- IT-related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide range of echocardiographic techniques involved in the assessment and therapy provision of patients with cardiac disease
- Extensive experience in congenital cardiac imaging
- Experience in teaching and presentation
Desirable
- Highly skilled in 3D echocardiography, tissue Doppler and speckle tracking imaging techniques
- Experience in Trans-oesophageal Echocardiography (ToE) imaging or interpretation
- Management experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Technical skills enabling measurement and analysis of physiological parameters
- Teaching skills
- Ability to deputise for senior colleagues
- IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS financial environment
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to think clearly and act appropriately in emergency situations
- Self-motivated and engaged
- Exercise empathy with colleagues and service users
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- BSc in relevant subject, or equivalent
- SDCST part I and II, or equivalent
- EACVI, or equivalent
- Paediatric Life Support (PLS training)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
- Accreditation with other relevant bodies
- Management-related qualification
- IT-related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide range of echocardiographic techniques involved in the assessment and therapy provision of patients with cardiac disease
- Extensive experience in congenital cardiac imaging
- Experience in teaching and presentation
Desirable
- Highly skilled in 3D echocardiography, tissue Doppler and speckle tracking imaging techniques
- Experience in Trans-oesophageal Echocardiography (ToE) imaging or interpretation
- Management experience
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Technical skills enabling measurement and analysis of physiological parameters
- Teaching skills
- Ability to deputise for senior colleagues
- IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Desirable
- Understanding of the NHS financial environment
Other
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to think clearly and act appropriately in emergency situations
- Self-motivated and engaged
- Exercise empathy with colleagues and service users
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).
