Job summary
The successful candidate will be proficient in transthoracic echocardiography and ideally hold an accreditation in either EACVI (Paediatric), or BSE Congenital or adult or equivalent. This role is unique because we are offering an opportunity to the successful candidate to be trained in paediatric and congenital echocardiography, where they do not hold this qualification. We will support them towards passing their examination and collecting cases for their logbook, to be sat with either the EACVI or the BSE. We will fund the accreditation process (the first attempt), according to the examination dates and individual progression. We will continue to support the candidate with the logbook after the post has finished (eg. Sign DOPS).
Whilst in training, the candidate will support the routine clinical activities such as our busy Outpatient in our one-stop clinic, the inpatient services, or booked outpatient echo service. Whilst doing so, they will receive support and training in the highly technical field of paediatric and congenital TTE from our specialist team of highly trained echocardiographers, in both practical echocardiography and reporting of echocardiograms. They will also support the department in other ways as specified in the job description as expected of a band 7 echocardiographer.
For those who already hold accreditation in congenital echocardiography, it would be a great chance to improve your skills and broaden your knowledge and skills in this very complex area
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of Echo techniques and to actively maintain competency in these.
To act as a technical specialist in Echocardiography, providing technical and clinical information as required; primarily to Physiologist colleagues, Cardiologists and Cardiac Surgeons in an effective and efficient manner.
To assist with the day to day running of the Echo service, actively contributing to the smooth running of a quality service to patients.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (with Cardiology specialist option) from RCCP / SCST approved educational provider; or equivalent qualification / experience as approved by RCCP / SCST
- Specialist accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography
Desirable
- Registered Cardiac Physiologist with RCCP / HCPC, if unregistered must meet requirements of registration & complete registration within an agreed time frame
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) provider
- IT qualification to include competency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access eg ECDL or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proficient in and possesses a strong underpinning knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography, including 2D, 3D and strain analysis
- Understands the principles and application of TOE
- Extensive experience of employment as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist in a Clinical setting
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of employment in an NHS setting
- Experience of employment as a Cardiac Physiologist within a paediatric setting
- Experience of mentoring
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (with Cardiology specialist option) from RCCP / SCST approved educational provider; or equivalent qualification / experience as approved by RCCP / SCST
- Specialist accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography
Desirable
- Registered Cardiac Physiologist with RCCP / HCPC, if unregistered must meet requirements of registration & complete registration within an agreed time frame
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) provider
- IT qualification to include competency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access eg ECDL or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proficient in and possesses a strong underpinning knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography, including 2D, 3D and strain analysis
- Understands the principles and application of TOE
- Extensive experience of employment as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist in a Clinical setting
- Experience of teaching and training
Desirable
- Experience of employment in an NHS setting
- Experience of employment as a Cardiac Physiologist within a paediatric setting
- Experience of mentoring
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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