Job summary
This position is for an accredited echocardiography physiologist or scientist (BSE or equivalent) who possesses knowledge and experience in advanced echocardiography techniques such as 4D and GLS. The successful candidate would perform independent scanning for their own transthoracic echocardiography lists. Moreover, they would be required to report on clinical findings and effectively communicate findings based on expert opinion.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform specialist echocardiography (i.e., stress, cardiopulmonary stress, bubble, contrast, TOE) and will also lead on non-clinical tasks and projects such as quality assurance and audit, service improvement, and IT, machine, and infection control maintenance. Cleveland Clinic London is committed to staff development and therefore the post holder will be encouraged to develop additional echocardiography skills and accreditations. Furthermore, they will be supported to attend and participate in relevant meetings and conferences as part of their personal development.
The postholder would work as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of physiologists, scientists, nurses, consultants, surgeons, porters, managers, and administrators. They will report directly to the Lead physiologist of Echocardiography.
About us
Cleveland Clinic is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world, focused on providing clinical excellence and superior patient outcomes for almost 6 million patient visits per year across more than 200 locations.
We employ over 65,000 caregivers worldwide and continue to drive innovation in healthcare.
We opened our first healthcare facility in London in 2021 and our state-of-the art 184 bed hospital in 2022. With over 100 years of history, our Patients First philosophy will be at the heart of Cleveland Clinic London and the goal of our team is to create an environment that continues to delivers world-class clinical care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- Perform BSE standard echocardiography examinations and reports to ensure the provision of a high-quality advanced adult echo service.
- Ensure that personal knowledge is kept up to date and reflects current requirements in clinical echocardiography.
- Contribute to the development of protocols and standards of care for patients undergoing echocardiography examinations.
- Undergo internal sign off in specialist echocardiography including stress, cardiopulmonary stress, bubbles, contrast, and transoesophageal echocardiography, and where required complete the necessary accreditation.
- To lead on the development of, and adhere to, departmental protocols on relevant echocardiography procedures.
Education, Teaching and Professional Development:- Provide training, guidance and support for fellow echo physiologists, junior staff, and clinical fellows, and where required oversee and take professional responsibility for the trainees clinical work.
- Assist with echocardiography education sessions throughout Cleveland Clinic London.
- Maintain own proficiency in echo and other technical skills by keeping up to date with current guidelines.
- Maintain BSE Echocardiography accreditation (or equivalent).
- The post holder will be encouraged to work towards, and achieve, STP equivalence, maintain memberships and contribute to the work of professional bodies.
- Maintain continued professional development by ensuring mandatory training remains up to date and performance development reviews are completed.
- With the support of CCL, prepared to work towards STP equivalence and clinical scientist registration.
Research and Innovation:- Contribute to the development of innovative practices within the department, such as advanced clinical practice.
- Participate in research projects where required - overseen by the Institute Lead.
- Support research more widely by writing up interesting case studies / clinical abstracts with submission to appropriate journals.
Management, Leadership and Professional:- Manage personal workload and assist other members of staff where required.
- Act as the person is charge of echo (as required), assisting with the smooth running of day-to-day operations within the department.
- Oversee an area, or lead a small team (i.e., quality assurance and audit, service improvement, and IT, machine, and infection control maintenance).
- Adhere to infection control policies in the echocardiography department.
- Contribute to stock control, ordering and equipment maintenance.
- Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within CCL, ensuring a patient-centred approach to care.
General:- The post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and wellbeing of work colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act of 1974 and all other relevant legislation in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- The post holder will carry out their duties with due regard to the CCLs Human Resources Policy, Standing Financial Instructions, and other relevant Policies of the CCL.
- To observe the rules, policies, and procedures of Cleveland Clinic London.
- To maintain satisfactory personal performance and quality standards and to achieve where possible objectives agreed.
- To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained under the Data Protection Act 1984.
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and staff information: any unauthorised breach of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- Perform BSE standard echocardiography examinations and reports to ensure the provision of a high-quality advanced adult echo service.
- Ensure that personal knowledge is kept up to date and reflects current requirements in clinical echocardiography.
- Contribute to the development of protocols and standards of care for patients undergoing echocardiography examinations.
- Undergo internal sign off in specialist echocardiography including stress, cardiopulmonary stress, bubbles, contrast, and transoesophageal echocardiography, and where required complete the necessary accreditation.
- To lead on the development of, and adhere to, departmental protocols on relevant echocardiography procedures.
Education, Teaching and Professional Development:- Provide training, guidance and support for fellow echo physiologists, junior staff, and clinical fellows, and where required oversee and take professional responsibility for the trainees clinical work.
- Assist with echocardiography education sessions throughout Cleveland Clinic London.
- Maintain own proficiency in echo and other technical skills by keeping up to date with current guidelines.
- Maintain BSE Echocardiography accreditation (or equivalent).
- The post holder will be encouraged to work towards, and achieve, STP equivalence, maintain memberships and contribute to the work of professional bodies.
- Maintain continued professional development by ensuring mandatory training remains up to date and performance development reviews are completed.
- With the support of CCL, prepared to work towards STP equivalence and clinical scientist registration.
Research and Innovation:- Contribute to the development of innovative practices within the department, such as advanced clinical practice.
- Participate in research projects where required - overseen by the Institute Lead.
- Support research more widely by writing up interesting case studies / clinical abstracts with submission to appropriate journals.
Management, Leadership and Professional:- Manage personal workload and assist other members of staff where required.
- Act as the person is charge of echo (as required), assisting with the smooth running of day-to-day operations within the department.
- Oversee an area, or lead a small team (i.e., quality assurance and audit, service improvement, and IT, machine, and infection control maintenance).
- Adhere to infection control policies in the echocardiography department.
- Contribute to stock control, ordering and equipment maintenance.
- Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within CCL, ensuring a patient-centred approach to care.
General:- The post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and wellbeing of work colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act of 1974 and all other relevant legislation in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
- The post holder will carry out their duties with due regard to the CCLs Human Resources Policy, Standing Financial Instructions, and other relevant Policies of the CCL.
- To observe the rules, policies, and procedures of Cleveland Clinic London.
- To maintain satisfactory personal performance and quality standards and to achieve where possible objectives agreed.
- To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained under the Data Protection Act 1984.
- To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and staff information: any unauthorised breach of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent.
- Accreditation with BSE or equivalent.
- ILS certification.
Desirable
- Relevant advanced clinical postgraduate qualification, MSc, or STP Equivalence.
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist or working towards STP equivalence.
- ALS certification.
Complexity of Work
Essential
- Knowledge of echocardiography-based technology and software, and the ability to work with a range of high specification echocardiography equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to use specialised computer systems and patient records.
- Ability to follow protocols and policies.
- Ability to adapt and respond positively to unexpected issues.
- Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence-based practice approach.
- Proficient in the use of PCs, spreadsheets, and other software applications.
- Demonstrated ability in managing databases, developing reports and data analysis.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Is self-directed with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Desirable
- Experience with SyngoDynamics or EPIC.
- Knowledge of research methods and experimental design.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and independent practice in echocardiography including performing, analysing, interpreting, and reporting.
- Experience with specialised echocardiography (i.e., contrast, stress echo, bubble echo, and/or TOE).
- Knowledge of advanced modalities such as 4D and GLS.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical or academic teaching.
- Research, service improvement or clinical audit experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent.
- Accreditation with BSE or equivalent.
- ILS certification.
Desirable
- Relevant advanced clinical postgraduate qualification, MSc, or STP Equivalence.
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist or working towards STP equivalence.
- ALS certification.
Complexity of Work
Essential
- Knowledge of echocardiography-based technology and software, and the ability to work with a range of high specification echocardiography equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to use specialised computer systems and patient records.
- Ability to follow protocols and policies.
- Ability to adapt and respond positively to unexpected issues.
- Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence-based practice approach.
- Proficient in the use of PCs, spreadsheets, and other software applications.
- Demonstrated ability in managing databases, developing reports and data analysis.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Is self-directed with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Desirable
- Experience with SyngoDynamics or EPIC.
- Knowledge of research methods and experimental design.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience and independent practice in echocardiography including performing, analysing, interpreting, and reporting.
- Experience with specialised echocardiography (i.e., contrast, stress echo, bubble echo, and/or TOE).
- Knowledge of advanced modalities such as 4D and GLS.
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical or academic teaching.
- Research, service improvement or clinical audit experience.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
