Job summary
This is an
exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our
growing team of cardiac staff. We are looking for a BSE Adult Accredited
Echocardiographer to deliver our sports cardiology screening services to
football clubs across the UK.
This role
has an increasing and variable workload, the individual needs to be able to
respond to a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to travel and adapt as
required.
We are
looking to recruit an experienced Cardiac physiologist. Customer service is
crucial to the delivery of our services and maintaining relationships across
our client base. You must be self motivated and have excellent interpersonal
skills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
As a
Specialist Sports Cardiac Physiologist, you will be report into the Lead
Echocardiographer and Directors, delivering our quality echo service across our
sports cardiology clients, namely amateur/professional footballers across UK
football clubs.
Main duties of the job
It is
envisaged that this role will primarily be based along the M4 corridor, although
locations further afield may be required, covering quite a large area. Travel
will be required in line with business requirements.
You will be
expected to have an understanding of the physiological changes to the athletes
heart and differentiation from pathology.
You
will be responsible for performing a Resting ECG and a Transthoracic
Echocardiogram to BSE guidance and additional measurements to support elite
athlete sports cardiology assessments (additional training will be provided to
support this if needed.)This is a unique opportunity to work with Elite sports people and their medical teams and provides an opportunity for those with an interest in this area.
The role involves screening at the club or the organisations training facilities and as such a willingness to travel is essential for this role.
We have a digital capability that allows staff to work remotely and connect with our cardiologists and share images and reports.
We have regular departmental meetings with CPD, clinical presentations and teaching from our cardiologists.
External CPD is encouraged and support is given to attend conferences and scientific meetings.
About us
Physiological Measurements Limited is
an award winning, dynamic and vibrant health services provider, with a
ground-breaking vision for the future, where individuals are enabled to succeed
and are rewarded and recognised for their contribution to our business. Our
core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their
lives. From people to products and processes, we aspire to deliver on our
purpose in everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out diagnostic echocardiography and be able to report clinical
echo studies independently and promptly, to British Society of Echocardiography
guidelines.
To carry out when required 12 lead resting ECG, occasional Fitting of
24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECG, and 24hr BP. The ability to analyse
24hr/48hr/7day ECG is also required.
To report on and code 12 Lead Resting ECG, 24hr Ambulatory Blood
Pressure and 24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECGs
To assist in monitoring stock levels of consumables and technical
equipment.
To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within the
Company, ensuring a patient-centred approach to care.
To actively encourage the development of innovative practices within the
department.
Toparticipate in research projects as required and overseen by the Lead
Echocardiographer.
To provide teaching and support to other members of the department
learning echocardiography.
To work co-operatively and collaboratively with members of other
professions and disciplines, ensuring the provision of a progressive learning
environment for all staff.
To contribute to the professional leadership of the technical staff
within the service.
To actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to all
PML services.
To maintain own proficiency in echocardiography
and other technical skills and ensure that own mandatory training certificates
are current.
To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative
activities.
To organise and arrange ones own travel between client locations,
travel expenses will be covered for any business related activities. Dependant
on client location, overnight stay may, on occasion, be required. Expenses
supported in line with company policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out diagnostic echocardiography and be able to report clinical
echo studies independently and promptly, to British Society of Echocardiography
guidelines.
To carry out when required 12 lead resting ECG, occasional Fitting of
24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECG, and 24hr BP. The ability to analyse
24hr/48hr/7day ECG is also required.
To report on and code 12 Lead Resting ECG, 24hr Ambulatory Blood
Pressure and 24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECGs
To assist in monitoring stock levels of consumables and technical
equipment.
To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within the
Company, ensuring a patient-centred approach to care.
To actively encourage the development of innovative practices within the
department.
Toparticipate in research projects as required and overseen by the Lead
Echocardiographer.
To provide teaching and support to other members of the department
learning echocardiography.
To work co-operatively and collaboratively with members of other
professions and disciplines, ensuring the provision of a progressive learning
environment for all staff.
To contribute to the professional leadership of the technical staff
within the service.
To actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to all
PML services.
To maintain own proficiency in echocardiography
and other technical skills and ensure that own mandatory training certificates
are current.
To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative
activities.
To organise and arrange ones own travel between client locations,
travel expenses will be covered for any business related activities. Dependant
on client location, overnight stay may, on occasion, be required. Expenses
supported in line with company policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must be a member of the British Society of Echocardiography and have current Adult Proficiency and should be registered with RCCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven work experience as an Echocardiographer
Desirable
- - Excellent Organisational and administrative skills
- - An interest in Sports screening/the Athletic heart
- - Ability to advise and work with senior members of staff
- - Personable with strong communication capabilities with clients, patients and across all levels of the business.
- - Driven and determined
- - A full driving licence to travel between client locations
- - A flexible approach, during peak seasons weekend work is likely to be required, and occasional evening.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must be a member of the British Society of Echocardiography and have current Adult Proficiency and should be registered with RCCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven work experience as an Echocardiographer
Desirable
- - Excellent Organisational and administrative skills
- - An interest in Sports screening/the Athletic heart
- - Ability to advise and work with senior members of staff
- - Personable with strong communication capabilities with clients, patients and across all levels of the business.
- - Driven and determined
- - A full driving licence to travel between client locations
- - A flexible approach, during peak seasons weekend work is likely to be required, and occasional evening.
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
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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).
