Job summary
Introduction:
InHealth Echotech delivers over 33,000 echo scans in community settings
each year across the UK in GP Practices, Medical Centres and Community
Hospitals. We pride ourselves on being able to provide flexible models of
service delivery to meet the exact requirements of commissioning bodies looking
to innovate in developing patient-centred services. Our Echotech division is
BSE accredited and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we deliver
What you will do:
As an InHealth Chief Cardiac Physiologist you will be
expected to be proficient with the BSE reporting guidelines and provide a safe
and welcoming clinical environment for the patient throughout the Echo
examination. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and support our trainee
physiologists, and be involved in our clinical audit programme. You will
provide expert clinical guidance via our second opinion rota and ensure
our reporting guidelines are adhered to during clinical peer-review.
Main duties of the job
What you will do:
As an InHealth Chief Cardiac Physiologist you will be
expected to be proficient with the BSE reporting guidelines and provide a safe
and welcoming clinical environment for the patient throughout the Echo
examination. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and support our trainee
physiologists, and be involved in our clinical audit programme. You will
provide expert clinical guidance via our second opinion rota and ensure
our reporting guidelines are adhered to during clinical peer-review.
About us
What can InHealth offer you?
We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available
through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy.
In addition to this, we also offer:
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27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
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Generous company contribution pension scheme
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Private medical insurance options
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Life assurance
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Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
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Fantastic learning and development opportunities
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24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an
Employee Assistance Programme
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Enhanced parental leave
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Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer
recognition
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Long service recognition, with vouchers and
additional annual leave
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Refer a friend bonus
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Discounts on InHealth’s healthcare services
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Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of
discounts and cashback options
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Paid-for professional memberships and more!
Making sure our people are happy at work is one of
our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to
support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative
approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best
version of you and giving you a real career pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you are responsible for:
- Providing a first-class experience for
patients attending ECHO examinations, supporting them through the process
- Running quality assurance checks on equipment
and action as appropriate
·
Submitting
reports and archiving study images in accordance with contractual requirements
and local SOPs
·
Escalating
any delays in reporting to your Line Manager and Clinical Lead immediately
·
Complying
with health and safety site rules
- Liaising
with GPs/relevant hospital departments for urgent clinical referrals
- Respecting and working within patient's and
service users' customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their
views are sought and taken into account
- Supporting
patient bookings and making sure patient information systems are
maintained with accurate and up-to-date information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you are responsible for:
- Providing a first-class experience for
patients attending ECHO examinations, supporting them through the process
- Running quality assurance checks on equipment
and action as appropriate
·
Submitting
reports and archiving study images in accordance with contractual requirements
and local SOPs
·
Escalating
any delays in reporting to your Line Manager and Clinical Lead immediately
·
Complying
with health and safety site rules
- Liaising
with GPs/relevant hospital departments for urgent clinical referrals
- Respecting and working within patient's and
service users' customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their
views are sought and taken into account
- Supporting
patient bookings and making sure patient information systems are
maintained with accurate and up-to-date information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for someone who has:
- A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work
- The ability to comply with relevant Codes of Practice
- A full understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Information Governance Statement of Compliance and Caldicott Principles
- The understanding to deliver on the Care Quality Commission fundamental standards for health care
- Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills
- Computer literacy with accurate data entry skills and attention to detail
- Professionalism and a cooperative attitude towards patients, customers and colleagues
- A team player attitude, being supportive, reliable and trustworthy, someone who gets stuck in and creates a positive atmosphere
- A calm approach to challenging situations and works well under pressure
- An approachable nature and is dedicated and hardworking
- A willingness to embrace new thinking and new technologies
- A demonstrable aptitude towards improving quality
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- You should apply if you have experience:
- In performing and reporting adult trans-thoracic echocardiograms
- In prioritising conflicting demands successfully through developed organisational and time management skills
- Hold British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation (or equivalent) or be currently collating log-book cases for your BSE practical
- Full UK Driving License.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for someone who has:
- A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work
- The ability to comply with relevant Codes of Practice
- A full understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Information Governance Statement of Compliance and Caldicott Principles
- The understanding to deliver on the Care Quality Commission fundamental standards for health care
- Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills
- Computer literacy with accurate data entry skills and attention to detail
- Professionalism and a cooperative attitude towards patients, customers and colleagues
- A team player attitude, being supportive, reliable and trustworthy, someone who gets stuck in and creates a positive atmosphere
- A calm approach to challenging situations and works well under pressure
- An approachable nature and is dedicated and hardworking
- A willingness to embrace new thinking and new technologies
- A demonstrable aptitude towards improving quality
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- You should apply if you have experience:
- In performing and reporting adult trans-thoracic echocardiograms
- In prioritising conflicting demands successfully through developed organisational and time management skills
- Hold British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation (or equivalent) or be currently collating log-book cases for your BSE practical
- Full UK Driving License.
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).
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).
