Trainee Echocardiographer
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Job summary
37.5 Hours per week
Here at South Tees Hospital NHS Trust we have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term full-time training post in Echocardiography. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP) developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by Health Education England.
This eighteen-month training programme will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work and train in a large tertiary centre and complete both work based and academic learning. Whilst on the programme trainees will complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Echocardiography and work towards British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) level 2 Adult Transthoracic accreditation.
The Echocardiography Unit is a large busy department split across 2 sites, The James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage. In addition, we work at a number of external community clinics. The successful candidate will be expected to work across sites and be able to travel independentlyto and from these sites and community clinics.
Main duties of the job
The James Cook University Hospital is a leading innovative regional centre for Cardiology and offers a variety of diagnostic examinations, interventions and surgery for a wide range of cardiac diseases. Our hospital aims to develop the future workforce for Cardiac Physiologists and Healthcare Scientists.
Our small, dedicated Echocardiography department is run by accredited BSE Echocardiographers, alongside 3 Consultant Cardiologists with a special interest in Echocardiography. The department has already appointed two STP students post qualification and boasts a robust training programme for current students. The department has successfully trained previous students to achieve their BSE level 2 adult accreditation.
To be eligible for the ETP, all applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A 2:2 in relevant health/science degree plus relevant cardiology experience and approval from the relevant HEI.
If you enjoy echocardiography or would be interested in a career in echocardiography and want to work in an enthusiastic, friendly and supportive team and develop your skills further this post for you.
This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Details
Date posted
17 March 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CARDIO-5057164
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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