Job summary
Role: Senior Clinical Fellow - RBH Echocardiography
Site: Royal Brompton Hospital
This is a post in clinical Echocardiography complementing work performed by Echo Consultants and including an out-patient clinic.
Main duties of the job
The main aims are to support the clinical service and stress Echo service and to assist in training, teaching and protocol development for the Echocardiography department. The post-holder will also be expected to actively participate in audit and research.
About us
Excellent training opportunities are provided in advanced echocardiography with trained medical and healthcare scientist staff headed by the Director of Echocardiography. A training program is in place for clinical registrars. At present, several research programs are underway incorporating advanced cardiac techniques. A regular workshop in stress echocardiography including myocardial echocardiography for myocardial perfusion imaging with contrast has also been introduced.
The department of Echocardiography is situated in the brand new Diagnostic Centre which opened early this year. It has 9 echo rooms built according to the specifications laid down by BSE, 1 stress echo room and TOE suite with accompanying 3 bedded recovery suite. There are 3 other echo facilities in the hospital (2 inpatient and one outpatient). All the Echo machines in the department are brand new and of the highest specifications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To perform sessions in Echocardiography including stress Echocardiography, 3D Echo and Transoesophageal Echocardiography - training in aspects of advanced echocardiography will be provided where necessary.
- To participate in Wimpole St stress echo service
- To participate in MDT meetings
- To participate in training of other members of staff
- To develop training protocols
Research
- The post-holder will carry out research as guided by the Director of Echocardiography and lead Echo consultant.
- The post-holder will adhere to Trust policy for research
Clinical, technical, departmental
- There will be a clinical commitment to maintain BSE accreditation and where possible this will be designed to complement the research work.
- Presenting at MDT meetings will be required
- All clinical duties will be under the guidance of the Director of Echocardiography
Professional
- The post holder will maintain good working relationships with medical physics, technologist, nursing, clerical, and portering staff and other health care workers.
- The post holder will abide by the policies and procedures of the Trust, in particular those procedures relating to medical care of patients.
- The post holder will be familiar with and competent in advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Managerial
- There are no specific managerial duties with this post.
Other
- The post holder will attend the monthly clinical departmental meetings, and the clinical academic meetings of the Echo Unit, at which presentations of research or other topics will be expected. Regular attendance of Royal Brompton Grand Rounds is also expected
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To perform sessions in Echocardiography including stress Echocardiography, 3D Echo and Transoesophageal Echocardiography - training in aspects of advanced echocardiography will be provided where necessary.
- To participate in Wimpole St stress echo service
- To participate in MDT meetings
- To participate in training of other members of staff
- To develop training protocols
Research
- The post-holder will carry out research as guided by the Director of Echocardiography and lead Echo consultant.
- The post-holder will adhere to Trust policy for research
Clinical, technical, departmental
- There will be a clinical commitment to maintain BSE accreditation and where possible this will be designed to complement the research work.
- Presenting at MDT meetings will be required
- All clinical duties will be under the guidance of the Director of Echocardiography
Professional
- The post holder will maintain good working relationships with medical physics, technologist, nursing, clerical, and portering staff and other health care workers.
- The post holder will abide by the policies and procedures of the Trust, in particular those procedures relating to medical care of patients.
- The post holder will be familiar with and competent in advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Managerial
- There are no specific managerial duties with this post.
Other
- The post holder will attend the monthly clinical departmental meetings, and the clinical academic meetings of the Echo Unit, at which presentations of research or other topics will be expected. Regular attendance of Royal Brompton Grand Rounds is also expected
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP, FRCA, FRCS or equivalent
- Higher training in general Cardiology
- Specialist training in echocardiography
- Specialist training in stress echo
- GMC register
Experience
Essential
- > 3 years specialist training in Cardiology
- Well trained in Stress Echocardiography
- UK/European/American accreditation or equivalent in adult TTE
Desirable
- UK/European/American accreditation or equivalent in TOE or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Technical and clinical skills required for transthoracic & stress echo
- Knowledge of Cardiology
- Teaching skills
- Ability to undertake research
- Wide knowledge of cardiac and thoracic physiology
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP, FRCA, FRCS or equivalent
- Higher training in general Cardiology
- Specialist training in echocardiography
- Specialist training in stress echo
- GMC register
Experience
Essential
- > 3 years specialist training in Cardiology
- Well trained in Stress Echocardiography
- UK/European/American accreditation or equivalent in adult TTE
Desirable
- UK/European/American accreditation or equivalent in TOE or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Technical and clinical skills required for transthoracic & stress echo
- Knowledge of Cardiology
- Teaching skills
- Ability to undertake research
- Wide knowledge of cardiac and thoracic physiology
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education
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).
