Job summary
Join our advanced Cardiac Physiology team at Dorset County Hospital and help shape the future of cardiac care. We have two newly created positions supporting CRM and Echocardiography services as we expand into Community Diagnostic Centres.
We're looking for an innovative, enthusiastic healthcare scientist with expertise in Echocardiography and a strong team-working ethos. In this role, you'll work closely with the Cardiac Physiology leadership team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and contribute to service development.
This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a forward-thinking team, based in a stunning location on the Dorset Jurassic Coast.
Apply now and be part of our exciting journey with an emphasis on good work life balance.
Main duties of the job
In this highly specialist clinical role you will be expected to provide advanced clinical care in Echocardiography with exposure to physiology-led Echo clinics and advanced stress echo/contrast/bubble studies.
Applicants must have BSE Level 2 TTE accreditation/EACVI Echo accreditations (or be working towards completing your logbook).
As a highly specialist cardiac physiologist, you will be expected to oversee the day-to-day clinical aspects of patient care within the main hospital in Dorchester and off-site in Community Diagnostic Hubs located around West Dorset.
Beyond the clinical duties you will also be responsible for the daily operational demands of the service, supervising and supporting junior staff, developing educational programmes, training and competency assessment, SoPs and clinical guidelines. You will work under the in-house leadership team but be expected to deputise for the Lead of Echo during periods of absence.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about these roles, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification for the relevant specialism.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachments.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about these roles, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification for the relevant specialism.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachments.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent (BTEC or HNC MPPM)
- ILS Certificate
- BSE Level 2 TTE Accreditation or EACVI Adult Echo accreditation
Desirable
- Professional registration (RCCP, AHCS, HCPC)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to independently perform and report Echocardiograms
- Evidence of experience at a highly specialist level in Echocardiography
- Evidence of contributing towards service development (echo service QA, training and education)
Desirable
- Evidence of training and supporting staff working towards individual BSE accreditation.
- Experience and evidence of procurement of medical equipment and managing consumable stock control
- Experience with advanced Echo procedures and investigations including stress echo, bubble studies, contrast and transoesophageal echo
- Evidence of ability to assist during Pacemaker Implant & Follow-up
- Evidence of ability to assist with diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and PCI
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure, organisational policies and current developments in the NHS
- Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ability to work to meet deadlines
Desirable
- The ability to liaise confidently & effectively with other disciplines internally within the Trust and externally
- Evidence of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance practice
- Evidence of ability to develop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team
- Evidence of innovative work undertaken within the speciality.
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent (BTEC or HNC MPPM)
- ILS Certificate
- BSE Level 2 TTE Accreditation or EACVI Adult Echo accreditation
Desirable
- Professional registration (RCCP, AHCS, HCPC)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to independently perform and report Echocardiograms
- Evidence of experience at a highly specialist level in Echocardiography
- Evidence of contributing towards service development (echo service QA, training and education)
Desirable
- Evidence of training and supporting staff working towards individual BSE accreditation.
- Experience and evidence of procurement of medical equipment and managing consumable stock control
- Experience with advanced Echo procedures and investigations including stress echo, bubble studies, contrast and transoesophageal echo
- Evidence of ability to assist during Pacemaker Implant & Follow-up
- Evidence of ability to assist with diagnostic cardiac catheterisation and PCI
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS structure, organisational policies and current developments in the NHS
- Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ability to work to meet deadlines
Desirable
- The ability to liaise confidently & effectively with other disciplines internally within the Trust and externally
- Evidence of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance practice
- Evidence of ability to develop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team
- Evidence of innovative work undertaken within the speciality.
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).
