Echocardiographer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Role

Echocardiographer

Location

North Solihull CDC (Unit 84 Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, Birmingham, B37 5TT) and South Solihull CDC (Unit 3, Maypole Retail Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 5JF).

Accountable to

Director of Clinical Services and Head of Clinical Services

Key Purpose of Role

To ensure the provision of a quality echo service in the Community

To take specific responsibility for the development of a one stop echo service for patients attending cardiology appointments in the community setting

To provide teaching and support to other members of the department learning echocardiography

To work co-operatively and collaboratively with members of other professions and disciplines, ensuring the provision of a progressive learning environment for all staff

To contribute to the professional leadership of the technical staff within the service

To actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to all Express Diagnostics services

Departmental

To carry out diagnostic echocardiography and report clinical echo studies independently and promptly to British Society of Echocardiography latest standards

To assist in monitoring stock levels of consumables and technical equipment.

To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within the Company, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care

To actively encourage the development of innovative practices within the department

To participate in research projects as required and overseen by the Lead Echocardiographer

To support with BSE Departmental Accreditation

Educational

To provide guidance and support to junior staff delivering the service

To assist in setting protocols and standards of care for echo patients within the service

To assist in echocardiography education in company MDT meetings

To maintain own proficiency in echocardiography and other technical skills and ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current

To participate in his/her own Performance Review and actively participate in own continuing professional development

Managerial

To assist the service manager in the smooth running of the service

To monitor waiting list times for echo studies, ensuring waiting times are minimised

To ensure any delays or shortfalls in service are promptly reported to the service manager and assist in taking remedial action

To assist in the recruitment of clinical staff if technical and professionally appropriate

To assist the management team in ensuring that all staff receive regular mandatory training as set out in Company policy

To support the service manager in implementing Company initiatives and strategies within the care group

To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative activities

Professional

The post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the Company accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act of 1974 and all other relevant legislation in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post

The post holder will carry out their duties with due regard to the Companys Human Resources Policy Instructions and other relevant Policies of the Company

To observe the rules, policies and procedures of the Company and its Customers

To maintain satisfactory personal performance and quality standards and to achieve where possible objectives agreed in the Annual Staff Appraisal system

To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and staff information: any unauthorised breach of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action

The post holder should be member of the British Society of Echocardiography and have current Adult Proficiency

Echocardiogram studies should include a full study as per BSE guidelines

Information Governance

All employees of Express Diagnostics must comply with company Information Governance Framework policies. Mandatory annual Information Governance training must be completed by all staff

Records Management

All employees of Express Diagnostics are responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Company, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and including e-mails. Employees are required to be conversant with our policy and procedure on records management and to seek advice if in doubt

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

All Company staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Express Diagnostics is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff are required to follow IPC procedures. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes:-

Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times:

Using the correct 7 step hand hygiene technique;

Being bare below the elbows when in a clinical environment;

Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;

Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately ie cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - BSE adult transthoracic accreditation Level 2
• - Minimum of 1 years' post-qualification experience
• - Independently perform and report high-quality Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTEs)
• - Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• - NHS experience preferred
• - Qualified in Phlebotomy

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Express Diagnostics

Address

Unit 84

Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre

Birmingham

B37 5TT

Employer's website

http://www.expressdiagnostics.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)