Job summary
The new Barts Heart Centre has brought together the services of some of the best cardiovascular experts in the country, who will work together to create a single specialist centre for cardiovascular disease to cover all our local communities.
Our Echocardiography department holds dual accreditation with both the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), so this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career as a competent Echocardiographer with opportunities to progress to training in advanced specialist areas.
Main duties of the job
We seek a dynamic and conscientious Echocardiographer to work with our diverse Cardiac Scientist/Physiologists workforce. The successful candidate will be based at the Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital, located in The City of London, with rotation to Newham Hospital. They will contribute to the weekend rota working regularly to deliver 7-day NHS (Every weekend over 23 weeks per year OR every Saturday/Sunday over 45 weeks per year). The Trust offers flexible working arrangements and strongly advocates staff well-being. This role will provide the successful candidate with good exposure to various cardiac pathologies and clinical situations.
Applicants must hold full accreditation with a recognised national/international body, independently perform and report Transthoracic Echocardiography, have relevant experience at a senior cardiac physiologist level, and be ready to embark on the next step of their career
Furthermore, you will be supported to develop your leadership skills as you supervise and train staff in the performance of their roles and give support to senior staff members.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Well-versed in basic diagnostic skills expected of a band 6 cardiac physiologist or higher
- Experience in hands-on Transthoracic echo
- Experience in mentorship of junior colleagues
Desirable
- Experience being responsible for small sections of the cardiology service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Ability to work well under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or international equivalent)
- Good knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography
- BSE/EACVI certification
- Immediate Life Support
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Well-versed in basic diagnostic skills expected of a band 6 cardiac physiologist or higher
- Experience in hands-on Transthoracic echo
- Experience in mentorship of junior colleagues
Desirable
- Experience being responsible for small sections of the cardiology service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Ability to work well under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or international equivalent)
- Good knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography
- BSE/EACVI certification
- Immediate Life Support
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).
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).
