Job summary
The community diagnostic centres (CDC) will enable patients to have their diagnostic tests within the community & they will not need to travel to Hospital unless required due to results. The creation of the CDC adds value to a patient's pathway by increasing capacity for diagnostics & supports both outpatient & imaging transformation.
The north-east London (NEL) community diagnosis centre service provision is anticipated to include the following services:
The targeted lung health check screening programme (TLHC)
The prostate screening programme
Expansion of the general ultrasound service
Expansion of CT capacity
Expansion of MRI capacity
Expansion of cardiac echo
There is an opportunity for an experienced Senior Band 6 or Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist/Highly Specialized Echocardiographer/Cardiac Scientist to work competently in a busy Echocardiography Department, based at Mile End Hospital. The post holder must be able to rotate to one other hospital sites within the Trust network & be part of the weekend rota to deliver 7 day NHS. They will perform complex-level tasks unsupervised or supervised (working towards unsupervised) & assist senior staff as needed. They will work autonomously as a senior staff member within the non-invasive Cardiac Diagnostics department, assisting senior staff with managerial tasks. They will also supervise, train, guide, & support staff in the performance of their roles & provide support to senior staff members.
Main duties of the job
An experienced Senior Band 6 or Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist/Highly Specialized Echocardiographer/Cardiac Scientist is required to work competently in a busy Echocardiography Department. The post-holder will be required to perform complex-level tasks unsupervised or supervised (working towards unsupervised) and assist senior staff as needed. The post holder must be able to rotate between Mild End CDC and one other hospital site within the Trust network. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously as a senior staff member within the non-invasive Cardiac Diagnostics department, assisting senior staff with managerial tasks. In addition, the post-holder will be required to supervise, train, guide, and support staff in the performance of their roles and to provide support to senior staff members. The successful post holder will be expected to join the weekend rotation for inpatient cover.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or international equivalent)
- Good knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography
Desirable
- Full BSE/EACVI accreditation
- Immediate Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Well versed in basic diagnostic skills expected of a band 6 cardiac physiologist or higher
- Experience on Hands on Transthoracic echo
Desirable
- Experience in delegating tasks
- Experience in mentorship of junior colleagues
- Experience being responsible for small sections of the cardiology service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to cope with a heavy workload
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
Desirable
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Knowledge of a CRS(patient electronic system)or similar system
Personal and people development
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development
- Reliable, polite and helpful
- Punctual and an effective timekeeper
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Expected to work at other sites across the Trust as required
- Expected to contribute to out-of-hours and/or weekend work
- Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or international equivalent)
- Good knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography
Desirable
- Full BSE/EACVI accreditation
- Immediate Life Support
Experience
Essential
- Well versed in basic diagnostic skills expected of a band 6 cardiac physiologist or higher
- Experience on Hands on Transthoracic echo
Desirable
- Experience in delegating tasks
- Experience in mentorship of junior colleagues
- Experience being responsible for small sections of the cardiology service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to cope with a heavy workload
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
Desirable
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Knowledge of a CRS(patient electronic system)or similar system
Personal and people development
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development
- Reliable, polite and helpful
- Punctual and an effective timekeeper
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Expected to work at other sites across the Trust as required
- Expected to contribute to out-of-hours and/or weekend work
- Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues
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).
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.
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).
