Echocardiographer

We are looking for a highly specialised independent practitioner able to undertake and report specialist physiological investigations on adult patients in Echocardiography. The role also involves supervision and training of junior members of the team, other internal staff on a daily basis. You are also expected to refresh and extend your clinical skills.

Working over South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, covering Warwick Hospital and Stratford community hub site. Applicants must please be BSE accredited.

Main duties of the job:

• A highly specialised independent practitioner able to undertake and report specialist physiological investigations on adult patients in Echocardiography.
• Play a key role in delivering a comprehensive and high-quality echocardiography service.
• Work alongside Consultant Cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, and wider MDT colleagues to provide diagnostic support for both inpatient and outpatient pathways.

Job responsibilities:

• Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations.
• Perform specialised diagnostic investigations within invasive and non-invasive service.
• Perform specialist advanced Echocardiography, including portable scans, provide highly specialist interpretation and clinical diagnosis, advising Clinicians as appropriate.
• Assist Consultant Cardiologist in routine and complex procedures, e.g., TOE, pericardiocentesis, bubble contrast and stress echo studies.
• Respond and assist as appropriate in the event of cardiac/life threatening emergencies.

Training, Teaching and Research Responsibilities:

• Regular participation with MDT, cardiology research, performing clinical trials, audit and equipment testing.
• Involvement with the training of junior team and other staff members.
• Support in the training of internal and external students pursuing a career in Cardiology.
• Commitment to continual professional development through self-directed learning as well as relevant courses and qualifications.
• Participate in the Trust appraisal process and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

Care for Patients and/or Service Users:

• Ensure all equipment is maintained and calibrated to provide accurate results and patient safety at all times.
• Interact with both patients and staff in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care.
• Actively maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team supporting patients, colleagues and other professionals in the delivery of care.

Planning and Organisation:

• Good planning and organisational skills of own and clinics daily work schedules.

Communication:

• Good written and verbal communication skills with awareness of handling sensitive information.
• Effective communication with the team in the department and all levels of personnel.

General:

• Work in accordance with clinical governance, best evidence-based practice and national guidelines.
• Be aware of continual risks and safe practices required through exposure to handling of body fluid/chemicals/radiation etc.
• Be dextrous and co-ordinated in handling and manipulating delicate specialised equipment.

Person Specification:

• Appropriate Science Degree (or equivalent).
• ILS (minimum).
• BSE adult accreditation.
• High level of specialist knowledge in areas of noninvasive cardiology.
• Proficient in teaching other grades of staff in all aspects of technical cardiology.
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff.
• Excellent planning, organisational and negotiation skills.

This job description is subject to review at any time in consultation with the post holder.