Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 27 May 2025
Job summary
Overview:
After a restructure of the Echo department at Harrogate District hospital we are looking for Highly Specialised Echocardiographer or a trainee currently working towards Level 2 BSE accreditation. We are a District general hospital with a busy Cardiology service providing a wide range of investigations including physiologist led Stress echo, valve clinic and contrast.
As a positive and supportive management team we are open to any working patterns that support the role including compressed hours, job sharing, full or part time working. There is no on call commitment however the successful candidate will be expected to rotate to the CDC hub at Ripon.
Full training and support will be given in advanced techniques including strain and 4D.
The RRT uplift is only available on completion of BSE accreditation and band 7 appointment.
Any Enquires are welcomed and if you wish to arrange an informal visit of the department do not hesitate to contact us.
Main duties of the job
- Independently perform ultrasound scans on a range of outpatients and inpatients, including adult congenital heart disease patients (ACHD), recording and interpreting images obtaine
- You wiill work to British Society of Echocardiography standards, and adhere to all protocols and guidelines of the societ
- Vetting and triage of report
- Monitor wait times and alert service managers to issues in a timely manne
- Partaking in the team quality control of reports and images
- Formulate detailed Echo reports to be personally verified and issued to consultants
- Undertake clinical supervision and training of junior and trainee physiology staff and other professional group
- Participate in Continuing Professional Development and other developmental activities, including research and clinical trial
- Work with Team Leaders and the Service Manager in further developing the clinical physiology service
- Maintain professional registration at all times
- Be responsible for the care and maintenance of the ultrasound equipment.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Details
Date posted
14 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
421-LTUCC-3018C
Job locations
Harrogate and District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate and District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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