Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Echo to join our friendly team.
Our service provides range of diagnostic services, including outpatient and inpatient Echo (adult and paediatric), Stress Echo (DSE and e-bike), Bubble, Contrast, Adult and Paediatric Congenital clinics and Cardio-Oncology clinic. We have top of the range echo machines with 4D capability. We are currently in the process of establishing several Physiologist-led services and actively pursuing BSE departmental accreditation.
Our staff benefit from compressed working hours, working 8am to 6pm 4 days per week and 50-minute echo slot times with an echo assistant, in modern, airconditioned facilities. We do not have on-call for echo. We aim to provide 20% off probe time to all sonographers to reduce MSK and support role expansion / CPD.
We are committed to team development, offering further training both internally and externally and course opportunities including attendance to BSE conference. We are lucky to have a highly experienced team, who have a passion for training, including two BSE assessors and a strong record of successful training, meaning we are well-positioned to support our team members' professional growth and skill advancement.
We will consider applications from newly qualified physiologists and those wishing to train or complete training in echocardiography.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Cardiology procedures gained over significant time post graduate
Desirable
- Managerial training/experience
Further Training
Essential
- CPD
- Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
- Ability to report on own clinical work
QualificationsAcademic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential
- Training and experience at equivalent Masters level demonstrated by additional professional qualifications (e.g. BHRS or Equivalent) and additional substantial theoretical knowledge developments through appropriate study days and short courses, undertaking structured extended self study
- ILS/Defib certificate
- Teaching certificate (C&G7303/ABC or equivalent)
- State Registration with RCCP
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Highly specialised expert knowledge and experience across a range of Cardiology in the following areas:
- Lead specialist in one area of diagnostics and procedures demonstrating highly specialised technical knowledge and first line management in this area
- Extensive practical experience in Cardiology at an independent practice level including investigation, interpretation, reporting, altering therapy and recommending alternative investigations. To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action
- Evidence of professional awareness, CPD, and up-to-date knowledge through structured study, reflective practice and peer review. This includes epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic strategies, interpretation of investigations, management strategies and outcomes, contributing to clinical pathways
- Ability to work as an autonomous Practitioner holding their own caseload
- Excellent communication verbal and written skills
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to demonstrate initiative, motivation and independent thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to manage self effectively
- Ability to cope with decision making under pressure, leadership, meet deadlines, delegate effectively
- IT skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Cardiology procedures gained over significant time post graduate
Desirable
- Managerial training/experience
Further Training
Essential
- CPD
- Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
- Ability to report on own clinical work
QualificationsAcademic/ Craft/ Professional
Essential
- Training and experience at equivalent Masters level demonstrated by additional professional qualifications (e.g. BHRS or Equivalent) and additional substantial theoretical knowledge developments through appropriate study days and short courses, undertaking structured extended self study
- ILS/Defib certificate
- Teaching certificate (C&G7303/ABC or equivalent)
- State Registration with RCCP
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Highly specialised expert knowledge and experience across a range of Cardiology in the following areas:
- Lead specialist in one area of diagnostics and procedures demonstrating highly specialised technical knowledge and first line management in this area
- Extensive practical experience in Cardiology at an independent practice level including investigation, interpretation, reporting, altering therapy and recommending alternative investigations. To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action
- Evidence of professional awareness, CPD, and up-to-date knowledge through structured study, reflective practice and peer review. This includes epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic strategies, interpretation of investigations, management strategies and outcomes, contributing to clinical pathways
- Ability to work as an autonomous Practitioner holding their own caseload
- Excellent communication verbal and written skills
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to demonstrate initiative, motivation and independent thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to manage self effectively
- Ability to cope with decision making under pressure, leadership, meet deadlines, delegate effectively
- IT skills
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).
