Highly Specialised Echocardiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Should demonstrate high level of clinical and technical expertise in Echocardiography. Proven competence in performing and reporting echocardiography studies at independent level as well as Adult BSE accreditation (or equivalent) is mandatory. Previous experience providing support with Stress Echo, TOE and research would be an advantage.

Must be a highly self-motivated, well organized, flexible and reliable. Should be able to demonstrate expertise in advanced techniques in echocardiography and be enthusiastic to both teach and learn within the field of echocardiography.

Takes individual clinical decisions regarding cardiac ultrasound readings and,

along with reviewing the patients clinical history, liaises with senior medical staff (Consultants) to explain reasons for the requirement for medical treatment or intervention.

To play a role in the continuing professional development and overall

performance of all staff in the Echo Cardiology department and as a potential

member of a range of Trust quality/process improvement project groups.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Clinical Physiology Immediate Life Support (ILS - minimum). -ASCST Parts I & II or equivalent RCCP registered. -All staff are expected to take responsibility for their own continual personal development -Adult BSE accreditation

Desirable

• Certificate in Management Studies or equivalent. IT qualification.

Skills

Essential

• Technical skills enabling measurement and analysis of physiological parameters. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to think clearly and act appropriately in emergency situations. Self-motivating.-Training skills. -Understands the use of word processing, spread-sheet and presentation software.

Desirable

• Empathy with both staff and patients. Understanding of other peoples/department's needs.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in a wide range of invasive and non-invasive techniques involved in the assessment and therapy provision for patients with cardiac disease. -Previous work experience in performing and reporting transthoracic echo at independent level -Experience in teaching, presentation.

Desirable

• Some experience in other speciality procedure(s) involving reporting and/or therapy prescription.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HAREFIELD HOSPITAL SITE

Hill End Road , Harefield UB9 6JH

HAREFIELD

UB9 6JH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)