Highly specialised cardiac physiologist in echocardiography

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 31 January 2025

Job summary

Our cutting-edge Echo department is supported by multiple Consultants who continue to expand our service provision and drive forward a programme of clinical and service innovation, efficient service delivery and the outstanding patient care. With a new echo fleet with the highest specification next-generation equipment; 3D echo is a routine aspect of our clinical practice, enabling us to develop and deliver service directly to out-patients, wards, ICU, structural labs and operating theatres.

For the band 7 post, you would be expected to hold a TTE accreditation and all the relevant skills for echocardiographic imaging in both physiologist and consultant-led settings; effectively managing a team of junior physiologists; conducting high quality and clinically relevant research/audit; teaching and training of internal and external echo trainees.

Role attracts 10% R&R (S.T) on initial employment which rises to 12.5% R&R (S.T.) at 3 years

Main duties of the job

The main objective of this position is for the post holder to become a key and dynamic member of the Cardiac Physiology Echocardiography Team. The post holder will use their expertise and knowledge to provide technical/scientific expertise in echocardiography. The main activity of the post holder is to perform advanced TTE in accordance with BSE guidelines and department standards/protocols and to provide a comprehensive report for each study. They will also perform the role of highly specialised physiologist within transoesophageal and stress echo teams, including interpretation. As well as being a part of the echo catheter lab team during TOE/TTE guided structural heart interventions (ASD/PFO/LAA /PVL closures, EP procedures and TAVI) and work towards performing agitated saline studies/contrast studies. This will be underpinned by the post holder ensuring that personal knowledge is current, reflecting change in clinical echocardiography.

The post holder will be designated supervision and mentoring of junior colleagues within the department and will be responsible for contributing to the development of policies. They will also participate, as required, in clinical and non-clinical audit projects aimed at improving patient care and the effective and efficient delivery of service. Additionally, they will review, maintain and develop agreed standards of documentation in accordance with BSE guidelines and department minimum standards, in liaison with peer physiologist.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year R&R included at 10% increasing to 12.5% after 3 years

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

175-2425-2-CD1074

Job locations

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc clinical science or equivalent, or HNC MPPM or equivalent
Accreditation from BSE in echocardiography (TTE) or working towards

Desirable

ILS
MSc Cardiac Science
Registered with RCCP or registration with the AHCS as a Cardiac Scientist.
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in an echo department as a band 6 (or above) cardiac physiologist.
Knowledge of echo complications and ability to troubleshoot these issues
Report echo's to a high standard and to BSE guidelines
Have a confident expert knowledge of the physiology of the heart.
The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring high quality care
Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same
Leadership skills/qualification
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level
Good team player who can engage with other lead cardiac physiologists
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently
Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the Cardiac Physiology service

Desirable

Experience with Philips and ISCV reporting stations
Previous experience of supervising staff
Experience with more complex echo procedures such as stress, TOE, ACHD
Experience of teaching individuals and lecturing to groups

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Must be physically fit and active (able to walk long distances move diagnostic equipment)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc clinical science or equivalent, or HNC MPPM or equivalent
Accreditation from BSE in echocardiography (TTE) or working towards

Desirable

ILS
MSc Cardiac Science
Registered with RCCP or registration with the AHCS as a Cardiac Scientist.
HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in an echo department as a band 6 (or above) cardiac physiologist.
Knowledge of echo complications and ability to troubleshoot these issues
Report echo's to a high standard and to BSE guidelines
Have a confident expert knowledge of the physiology of the heart.
The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring high quality care
Maintains the quality in own work and encourages others to do the same
Leadership skills/qualification
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent IT skills, computer literacy to a high level
Good team player who can engage with other lead cardiac physiologists
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently
Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the Cardiac Physiology service

Desirable

Experience with Philips and ISCV reporting stations
Previous experience of supervising staff
Experience with more complex echo procedures such as stress, TOE, ACHD
Experience of teaching individuals and lecturing to groups

Additional Criteria

Essential

Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Must be physically fit and active (able to walk long distances move diagnostic equipment)

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.