Trainee Echocardiographer

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Cardiac Physiology Service at Rotherham is evolving and requires flexible and forward thinking staff to shape our future. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills to work autonomously and act as a positive role model within the department. Successful candidates will be trained towards obtaining BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography at the end of their contract.

https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/echocardiography-training-programme

As a Band 6 and part of a dedicated, highly focused team you will: Provide a high standard of patient care across a range of cardiac investigations

Be highly motivated to achieve Level 2 BSE accreditation, some self-study outside of contracted hours is expected Engage fully with team meetings and contribute towards service improvements through research & audit

Applicants must have 1st or 2:1 in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject (examples include Physiology, Pure or Applied Physics, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific content) or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology as evidenced for instance by relevant voluntary registration (AHCS/RCCP).

Main duties of the job

The Trainee Echocardiographer will be employed for a fixed term of 18 months during which time they will work through a programme of learning.

In conjunction with and supported by the Designated Training Officer, the Trainee Echocardiographer will be responsible for their own progression through the training programme, completing a mixture of work based competence and experience in NHS scientific ETP Guidance Document 5 departments, completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the Curriculum Library, undertaking the complementary academic Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography and preparing for and completing the BSE Level 2 Adult Transthoracic Accreditation process.

At all times the Trainee Echocardiographer is expected to work within standard operating policies and procedures of the host department and NHS organisation and adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care and dignity, and respect for equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.

The Trainee Echocardiographer will be employed by the host department for a fixed term of 18 months during which time they will work through a programme of learning. This will be combined with an academic programme at Post Graduate level over the first year of the programme.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-04-081

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A 1st or 2:1 in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject (examples include Physiology, Pure or Applied Physics, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific content) or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology as evidenced for instance by relevant voluntary registration (AHCS/RCCP). HCPC/AHCS/RCCP professional registration (or equivalent)

knowledge

Essential

Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting
A committed, in depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context
Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical and medical literature
Ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment.
Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
Ability to analyse complex information.

Desirable

Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients
Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately)
Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A 1st or 2:1 in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject (examples include Physiology, Pure or Applied Physics, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific content) or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology as evidenced for instance by relevant voluntary registration (AHCS/RCCP). HCPC/AHCS/RCCP professional registration (or equivalent)

knowledge

Essential

Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting
A committed, in depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context
Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical and medical literature
Ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment.
Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
Ability to analyse complex information.

Desirable

Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients
Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately)
Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up

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.