Echocardiographer

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Full time
*Advert may close early if sufficient number of applications is reached*

The candidate must have previous experience in the NHS in an acute setting and hold full BSE accreditation.

To provide essential specialist expertise in Echocardiography. This post will require flexible working within the Trust, working at the North Tees site, in the community at the new Stockton Community Diagnostic Centre and at the Hartlepool site as required.

Previous independent scanning in an acute NHS trust is essential.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Echocardiography team in the Cardiac Investigations Unit (CIU) at North Tees and Hartlepool Trust. There will also be an opportunity for collaborative working with South Tees cardiology.

The CIU provides a range of non-invasive services such as Echo (simple and complex), ambulatory monitoring, and device follow-up. The unit works closely with the Cardiology Day unit which carries out invasive angiography, device implants, transoesophageal echo, and cardioversions.

Exciting opportunities are ahead which will require enthusiasm, flexibility, and someone who enjoys the challenges of problem-solving and working under pressure with the ability to cope with changing demands of the directorate. The post is subject to a satisfactory CRB Disclosure.

For further information or an opportunity to visit the Unit, please contact Louise Tindall, CDU Manager on 01429 522025 or Steven Hodgson on 01642 624500.

Main duties of the job

As a fully accredited BSE echocardiographer, be able to independently perform echo on both inpatients and outpatients to a high standard, at all trust sites. To provide structured, clear, and accurate reports on echocardiograms. To undertake additional band 7 duties to drive a high-quality service developing scanning and reporting.

Liaise with other physiologists to facilitate a seamless programme of care to patients and service to medical staff.

Extended role as required including contrast and stress echo, TOE, and specialist valve clinics.

Demonstrate regular formal evaluation and participation in QA.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high-quality care to our patients every day the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us as well as performance reviews and appraisals; we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars, and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As per attached JD, must hold full and current BSE accreditation and registration.

To independently perform and accurately report echocardiograms on both inpatients and outpatients to a high standard, at all trust sites. To assess images accurately and create a clear and concise accurate report on the electronic reporting platform. To undertake additional band 7 duties to drive a high-quality service developing scanning and reporting.

Liaise with other physiologists to facilitate a seamless programme of care to patients and service to medical staff.

Extended role as required including contrast and stress echo, TOE, and specialist valve clinics.

Demonstrate regular formal evaluation and participation in QA.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential BSc (Hons) in a science subject Full BSE accreditation in adult echocardiography

Desirable Previous experience in complex Echo

Experience

Essential Advanced specialist knowledge of all modalities of Echocardiography Must have NHS experience in an acute site

Desirable Previous experience of independent scanning post BSE accreditation Demonstration in teaching Echocardiography Demonstration of participation in QA Previously worked at band 7 level

Skills

Essential Excellent knowledge of technical cardiology Ability to interpret and report Echo

Disposition

Essential Sound decision making using analytical and judgement skills

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE

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