An exciting opportunity in Echocardiography has arisen within UHDB Foundation Trust which includes RDH, QHB and the newly formed CDC.
We are recruiting an Advanced Clinical Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The RDH echo department is BSE accredited in 3 domains - TTE, training and TOE - working towards stress echo accreditation.
The department undertakes adult TTE and regular TOE lists. We also support visiting regional congenital Consultants in paediatric and ACHD clinics.
We have well established physiologist led exercise stress echo, bubble/LVO studies and VSC clinics.
We are seeking an experienced adult BSE accredited echocardiography (minimum 1 yr post BSE accreditation).
The successful applicant will be supported to attend regular BSE conferences and courses.
Demonstrate proven competency in adult TTE. Experience in paediatric echocardiography (desirable). Experience in performing and reporting other advanced diagnostic tests in non-invasive cardiology. Be able to assist in a range of specialised adult cardiac ultrasound investigations. As part of the role, you would be expected to train in advanced imaging modalities such as stress echo, 3D echo, TOE, speckle tracking and strain analysis. Participate in echocardiography on call service.
This is a part time position.
Main duties of the job
Independently performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms. Effectively organise and prioritise own workload, dependant on clinical urgency to provide a timely, appropriate service. Supervision of non-BSE accredited staff - which may be from various disciplines and grades, taking responsibility for ensuring all necessary views and measurements are obtained and producing a clinical report. Audit and research as required by the job. Oversee and sign off other physiologists/doctors' reports. Partaking in non-invasive cardiology investigations e.g. ambulatory ECG analysis and reports. Rotate between RDH, QHB and CDC as required.
Closing date of applications: 05th February 2025
Interview date: 17th February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge skills experience
Essential
Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification and experience Significant experience in adult echocardiography Non Invasive experience as Senior Clinical Physiologist Must hold adult BSE accreditation
Desirable
Experience professional examiner representing professional body Evidence leading a small team/area Experience in training and assessment of junior staff
Communication
Essential
Excellent communication skills patients/staff/colleagues/GP/doctors Clear and concise report writing skills Well written supporting evidence Attention to detail
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere road
Burton-Upon-Trent
DE13 0RB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are recruiting an Advanced Clinical Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The RDH echo department is BSE accredited in 3 domains - TTE, training and TOE - working towards stress echo accreditation.
The department undertakes adult TTE and regular TOE lists. We also support visiting regional congenital Consultants in paediatric and ACHD clinics.
We have well established physiologist led exercise stress echo, bubble/LVO studies and VSC clinics.
We are seeking an experienced adult BSE accredited echocardiography (minimum 1 yr post BSE accreditation).
The successful applicant will be supported to attend regular BSE conferences and courses.
Demonstrate proven competency in adult TTE. Experience in paediatric echocardiography (desirable). Experience in performing and reporting other advanced diagnostic tests in non-invasive cardiology. Be able to assist in a range of specialised adult cardiac ultrasound investigations. As part of the role, you would be expected to train in advanced imaging modalities such as stress echo, 3D echo, TOE, speckle tracking and strain analysis. Participate in echocardiography on call service.
This is a part time position.
Main duties of the job
Independently performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms. Effectively organise and prioritise own workload, dependant on clinical urgency to provide a timely, appropriate service. Supervision of non-BSE accredited staff - which may be from various disciplines and grades, taking responsibility for ensuring all necessary views and measurements are obtained and producing a clinical report. Audit and research as required by the job. Oversee and sign off other physiologists/doctors' reports. Partaking in non-invasive cardiology investigations e.g. ambulatory ECG analysis and reports. Rotate between RDH, QHB and CDC as required.
Closing date of applications: 05th February 2025
Interview date: 17th February 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge skills experience
Essential
Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification and experience Significant experience in adult echocardiography Non Invasive experience as Senior Clinical Physiologist Must hold adult BSE accreditation
Desirable
Experience professional examiner representing professional body Evidence leading a small team/area Experience in training and assessment of junior staff
Communication
Essential
Excellent communication skills patients/staff/colleagues/GP/doctors Clear and concise report writing skills Well written supporting evidence Attention to detail
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere road
Burton-Upon-Trent
DE13 0RB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
