Job summary
The successful applicant will join an innovative and expert team within the redesigned Echocardiography service at the Royal Free Hospital and affiliated sites . The Trust's echo service is led by consultant cardiologists with significant expertise in echocardiography, and has undergone important changes in the last couple of years. We have Philips echocardiography carts (CVX's with version 9+ software) with all of the latest semi-automated 3D and strain imaging. We have a full outpatient and inpatient TTE service that serves the Trust's general and specialist populations; the Trust is a centre of excellence for pulmonary hypertension, carcinoid heart disease, liver and renal transplant services and provides tertiary level expertise in interventional cardiology, echocardiography and valvular heart disease. This is an exciting time for the service, having moved on from pandemic priorities, and have expanded training opportunities for physiologists into 3D, Bubble and contrast use. We are a friendly and expert team, and the post offers an enviable opportunity to continue to develop your skills in a facility that is set up to deliver the full range of advanced echocardiography (3D, strain imaging, contrast echo).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will already have BSE or equivalent accreditation as well as significant experience in independent TTE, and will contribute to all areas of the echocardiography programme. The programme promotes close collaboration with our consultant cardiologists across the Trust and our weekly educational sessions are an important part of our educational development. The successful applicant will have a strong track record in education and training which are priorities for the department as we expand our training initiatives. This post provides a great opportunity to join a welcoming, supportive and enthusiastic team at a time when we are developing and expanding our echo service.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Royal Free to be your best
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is graded at band 7 and BSE accreditation is a must for the role. We offer a premia of 10% of your basic pay for recruitment and retention for candidates that meet the criteria.
Please see Job Description, Person Specification and the Physiology recruitment pack attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is graded at band 7 and BSE accreditation is a must for the role. We offer a premia of 10% of your basic pay for recruitment and retention for candidates that meet the criteria.
Please see Job Description, Person Specification and the Physiology recruitment pack attached.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or degree level equivalent education plus extensive experience
- BSE Accreditation
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- BLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as independent echocardiographer (at least 2 years)
- Experience in training and mentoring junior echocardiographers
Desirable
- Working knowledge of other cardiology investigations carried out in the CIU
- Experience in Contrast and Bubble echocardiograms
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography
- Effective time management skills
- Engagement in peer review and quality assurance assessments
Desirable
- oKnowledge of advanced echo techniques, including Strain imaging and 3D echo
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under stress and to develop good working relationships within the team
Desirable
- Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and be pro-active
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or degree level equivalent education plus extensive experience
- BSE Accreditation
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- BLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as independent echocardiographer (at least 2 years)
- Experience in training and mentoring junior echocardiographers
Desirable
- Working knowledge of other cardiology investigations carried out in the CIU
- Experience in Contrast and Bubble echocardiograms
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography
- Effective time management skills
- Engagement in peer review and quality assurance assessments
Desirable
- oKnowledge of advanced echo techniques, including Strain imaging and 3D echo
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work under stress and to develop good working relationships within the team
Desirable
- Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and be pro-active
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).
