Job summary
The successful applicant will join an innovative and expert team within the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will be primarily based at the echocardiography service at Finchley Memorial Hospital which is known for being a well-established Community Diagnostic Centre. There will be opportunities to rotate through all the sites for training and development purposes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
Demonstrate expertise in echocardiography ensuring that the service model provides demonstrably high-quality patient care within financial and clinical targets.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the full range of investigations.
Demonstrate leadership qualities, provide support to junior team members and carry out organisational and supervisory duties.
Participate in developing shift rotas, including weekend work.
Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care and be able to communicate with patients clearly.
Effectively communicate within the Community Diagnostic Centre's and other departments throughout the Trust.
About us
Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), occasional requirement to attend other Royal Free London sites as well as CDC at Wood Green, Monday to Sunday, from 8am to 8pm.
Finchley Memorial CDC works in close collaboration with its sister site Wood Green CDC, hosted by Whittington Health NHS Trust. As the service develops there is a potential requirement for staff working at either site to cross cover.
The CDC operates a 7 day, working week Excluding Bank Holidays from the hours of 08:00 - 2000.
We operate a shift system with 12 hour shifts available as well as 7.5-hour shifts. All staff must rotate through the week with weekend work as part of the rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or BSc in Healthcare Sciences
- BSE or equivalent qualification in echocardiography
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as independent echocardiographer
Desirable
- Working knowledge of other investigations carried out in other areas
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography
Desirable
- Experience in creating/updating departmental policies & procedures
Personal qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and organise own workload
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology or BSc in Healthcare Sciences
- BSE or equivalent qualification in echocardiography
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as independent echocardiographer
Desirable
- Working knowledge of other investigations carried out in other areas
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography
Desirable
- Experience in creating/updating departmental policies & procedures
Personal qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and organise own workload
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).
