Job summary
CARDIAC
PHYSIOLOGY SERVICE
TRAINING LEAD in
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY - Advanced
Specialist Echocardiographer (AfC
Band 7)
Full Time 37.5hours per week (4
days 8:00am-6:00pm)
An exciting
opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team at Rotherham NHS
Foundation Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and
knowledgeable Advanced Specialist Echocardiographer to join a focussed team to
provided structure and organisation to co-ordinate the training needs and
development of the departments specialist services.
The Echocardiography
Service at Rotherham is looking for a forward thinking individual to help shape
the future of the department. The successful applicant will be
expected to demonstrate an excellent level of clinical competence and knowledge
to deliver and develop the training needs of the Echo department and support
the Lead with the day to day running and development of specialist services
such as Sonographer Led valve clinics. Excellent communication and organisational skills are a necessity with
the ability to work autonomously and act as a positive role model. This post comes
with a proportionate ratio of non-clinical duties that is commensurate with the
role
RCCP/ AHCS/HCPC
registration is expected and British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Level 2 accreditation
is essential with suitable experience of training.
Main duties of the job
To work
as a Training Lead in Echocardiography, providing structure to the educational
needs of the department. Provide a high standard of professional practice with
the potential to expand into Sonographer Led services such as Valve Clinics. Independently
performs and reports highly specialist echocardiography assessments. Works as
part of a team and assists in the day-to-day coordination of the Cardiac
Physiology service.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and
community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our
vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional
healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with
partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in
several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We
combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop
of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We
set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding
Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our
patients.
CARING - We
embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our
patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our
resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER
- We value the importance of working together
with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality
patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and
stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop
sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in
the Trust is critical to achieving.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification
for full details about the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II)
- Post graduate BSE Accreditation
- RCCP/ AHCS/ HCPC Registration or equivalent
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification
Desirable
- Relevant MSc or equivalent postgraduate experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional specialist with proven expertise in adult echocardiography and wide knowledge of adult pathologies
- Demonstrable experience in all required fields of adult echocardiography
- Competent use of data bases and reporting systems
- Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Experience
Essential
- Responsible experience in conducting wide range of routine invasive and non-invasive cardiac tests and procedures
- Extensive experience in echocardiography, including contrast, stress & TOE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II)
- Post graduate BSE Accreditation
- RCCP/ AHCS/ HCPC Registration or equivalent
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification
Desirable
- Relevant MSc or equivalent postgraduate experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Professional specialist with proven expertise in adult echocardiography and wide knowledge of adult pathologies
- Demonstrable experience in all required fields of adult echocardiography
- Competent use of data bases and reporting systems
- Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Experience
Essential
- Responsible experience in conducting wide range of routine invasive and non-invasive cardiac tests and procedures
- Extensive experience in echocardiography, including contrast, stress & TOE
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).
