Job summary
Here at Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust we have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term full-time In-Service / Direct Entry training post in Echocardiography. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by NHS England.
Successful ETP trainees will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography.
Surrey and Sussex is a busy district general Hospital and is committed to developing the future work force for Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientists.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
as per JD
Essential
- A 1st or 2:1 undergraduate honours or integrated master's degree in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or oA 1st or 2:1 undergraduate honours or integrated master's degree in a scientific or healthcare subject - this must include relevant modules either in human physiology and anatomy or in physics. Examples include but are not limited to: Pure or Applied Physics, Human Biology, Sports Science, Nursing and Radiography or oA 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) plus relevant cardiology experience. HEI approval must be obtained to confirm acceptance. or oA 2:2 undergraduate honours degree plus a relevant higher degree (excluding MSc in Echocardiography) or oAn alternative or vocational qualification plus sufficient and relevant experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology, as evidenced by registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Accredited Healthcare Science Practitioner Register. HEI approval must be obtained to confirm acceptance. Please note that any applicant entering via this route must have the registration in place before the start date of the ETP. Applicants who do not hold registration by the start date will not be able to commence the programme and may have any offer withdrawn. If the applicant has previously completed a post graduate qualification in Echocardiography, then they are not eligible for the ETP.
- Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
- A committed, in-depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role - to include different sites for training (Satellite clinics, CDC activity and university)
Desirable
- Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
- Post graduate experience working in the NHS
- Knowledge and understanding of 12 lead ECG interpretation
Person Specification
as per JD
Essential
- A 1st or 2:1 undergraduate honours or integrated master's degree in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or oA 1st or 2:1 undergraduate honours or integrated master's degree in a scientific or healthcare subject - this must include relevant modules either in human physiology and anatomy or in physics. Examples include but are not limited to: Pure or Applied Physics, Human Biology, Sports Science, Nursing and Radiography or oA 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) plus relevant cardiology experience. HEI approval must be obtained to confirm acceptance. or oA 2:2 undergraduate honours degree plus a relevant higher degree (excluding MSc in Echocardiography) or oAn alternative or vocational qualification plus sufficient and relevant experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology, as evidenced by registration on the Academy for Healthcare Science Accredited Healthcare Science Practitioner Register. HEI approval must be obtained to confirm acceptance. Please note that any applicant entering via this route must have the registration in place before the start date of the ETP. Applicants who do not hold registration by the start date will not be able to commence the programme and may have any offer withdrawn. If the applicant has previously completed a post graduate qualification in Echocardiography, then they are not eligible for the ETP.
- Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
- A committed, in-depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role - to include different sites for training (Satellite clinics, CDC activity and university)
Desirable
- Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
- Post graduate experience working in the NHS
- Knowledge and understanding of 12 lead ECG interpretation
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.
