Job summary
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you a reliable, hardworking individual who thrives in a busy environment?Staff Bank Services successfully provides temporary staffing throughout Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via a variety of different assignments.We are looking to register reliable BSE accredited echocardiographers who are available to work predominantly on weekends. The role requires paying attention to detail and being able to report TTE findings accurately. Full IT training will be given for EPIC and the GE systems.
There are opportunities available across CUH, Ely and Wisbech please reach out if you would like to discuss further.
We have training and ongoing support available in a variety of areas within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The worker will undertake transthoracic echocardiograms. Findings will be reported accurately and in a timely manner.
The worker may need to escalate clinically urgent findings by following department and trust policies and procedures.
The worker will remain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations on a one-to-one basis with the general public and other interest groups
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance and result.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st March 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 28th March 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance and result.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st March 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 28th March 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Cardiac Physiology (BSc) or Healthcare Science (BSc) specialism in Cardiology (PTP) or Master in Healthcare Science specialising in Cardiology (or equivalent experience/skills BTech, HTech Cardiac Physiology)
- BSE Accreditation (or equivalent completed)
- Independent reporting to a high standard
Desirable
- SCST/RCCP or HCPC registration
- SCST Part 1 and 2 professional qualifications (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in transthoracic echocardiography
- Relevant experience in a wide range of non-invasive and invasive cardiology tests
- Experience in training, support, assessing and giving feedback to staff
- Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff.
Desirable
- Experience in complex echo- TOE, DSE/ESE, Bubble, CRT
- Ability to perform a range of diagnostic tests and provide factual reports with minimal supervision
- Experience of training undergraduate, post graduate and other healthcare professional.
- Experience of line management.
- Work-Based assessor/Trainer the trainer/PTTLS
- Experience in developing Lead role/Physiologist led services/management
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of complex procedures in TTE.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills. Ability to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard.
- Ability to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and to manage own workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills - ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of people including senior clinical staff and managers.
- Ability to deal with all levels of staff effectively and efficiently.
Desirable
- Experience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
- Ability to exercise own judgement.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent.
- Able to work effectively to meet timescales
- Flexible working approach
- Willingness to learn
- Be sensitive to other points of view and workloads.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Cardiac Physiology (BSc) or Healthcare Science (BSc) specialism in Cardiology (PTP) or Master in Healthcare Science specialising in Cardiology (or equivalent experience/skills BTech, HTech Cardiac Physiology)
- BSE Accreditation (or equivalent completed)
- Independent reporting to a high standard
Desirable
- SCST/RCCP or HCPC registration
- SCST Part 1 and 2 professional qualifications (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in transthoracic echocardiography
- Relevant experience in a wide range of non-invasive and invasive cardiology tests
- Experience in training, support, assessing and giving feedback to staff
- Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff.
Desirable
- Experience in complex echo- TOE, DSE/ESE, Bubble, CRT
- Ability to perform a range of diagnostic tests and provide factual reports with minimal supervision
- Experience of training undergraduate, post graduate and other healthcare professional.
- Experience of line management.
- Work-Based assessor/Trainer the trainer/PTTLS
- Experience in developing Lead role/Physiologist led services/management
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of complex procedures in TTE.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills. Ability to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard.
- Ability to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and to manage own workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills - ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of people including senior clinical staff and managers.
- Ability to deal with all levels of staff effectively and efficiently.
Desirable
- Experience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
- Ability to exercise own judgement.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind and excellent.
- Able to work effectively to meet timescales
- Flexible working approach
- Willingness to learn
- Be sensitive to other points of view and workloads.
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).