Cardiac Physiology - Paediatric Echocardiographer / Congenital Development Post
Are you keen to develop your skills, motivated and enthusiastic? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative team and gain advanced paediatric experience. It is anticipated that this role will contribute to all areas of our echocardiography service; however, consideration will also be given to less experienced candidates who have a demonstrable interest in gaining an in-depth knowledge of congenital heart disease. This post provides an opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge congenital heart disease, as well as helping to shape the future of cardiac services across the South West. Bristol has become one of the country's most sought-after locations with huge inner-city developments such as the recently opened Cabot Circus and an abundance of tourist attractions, art galleries, and eateries all within the vibrant capital of the South West. Bristol enjoys all the benefits of being the country's fifth biggest city, yet is surrounded by areas of outstanding beauty such as the Brecon Beacons, Cotswold, and Mendip Hills. If you are interested in embracing a new perspective in Cardiology, then we would like to hear from you. Full training in paediatric congenital heart disease will be given. This post is focused on giving an individual opportunity to learn new skills and develop in their career. Duties will focus on participating or developing in the following key areas: Take an active role to support the day-to-day management of this highly specialised clinical area (Paediatric Echocardiography), ensuring an effective and efficient tertiary service. Be a competent reporting independent practitioner and be able to perform the full range of Echocardiography techniques in both adult and paediatric congenital heart disease. Performing and reporting upon paediatric procedures (unsupervised) to national standards. Monitor and contribute to budget constraints. Responsible for receipting of medical products and equipment for the department. Responsible for the stock control within the section. Communicate with medical representatives regarding the development, maintenance, and upkeep of the section. Deputise for other sectional managers where necessary. Provide clinical and professional advice to patients, parents/carers, and colleagues. Participate in the 24hr, 7 days a week on-call service. Provide advice, teach, and be responsible for clinical supervision of other staff and students. Implement, manage, evaluate, maintain, and update protocols within the section. Actively participate and develop the quality control assurances for the service. Actively engage and develop the research and audit portfolio of the service. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds: city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Liam Batchelor Job title: Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist Email address: Liam.Batchelor@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0117 342 8181
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Are you keen to develop your skills, motivated and enthusiastic? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative team and gain advanced paediatric experience. It is anticipated that this role will contribute to all areas of our echocardiography service; however, consideration will also be given to less experienced candidates who have a demonstrable interest in gaining an in-depth knowledge of congenital heart disease. This post provides an opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge congenital heart disease, as well as helping to shape the future of cardiac services across the South West. Bristol has become one of the country's most sought-after locations with huge inner-city developments such as the recently opened Cabot Circus and an abundance of tourist attractions, art galleries, and eateries all within the vibrant capital of the South West. Bristol enjoys all the benefits of being the country's fifth biggest city, yet is surrounded by areas of outstanding beauty such as the Brecon Beacons, Cotswold, and Mendip Hills. If you are interested in embracing a new perspective in Cardiology, then we would like to hear from you. Full training in paediatric congenital heart disease will be given. This post is focused on giving an individual opportunity to learn new skills and develop in their career. Duties will focus on participating or developing in the following key areas: Take an active role to support the day-to-day management of this highly specialised clinical area (Paediatric Echocardiography), ensuring an effective and efficient tertiary service. Be a competent reporting independent practitioner and be able to perform the full range of Echocardiography techniques in both adult and paediatric congenital heart disease. Performing and reporting upon paediatric procedures (unsupervised) to national standards. Monitor and contribute to budget constraints. Responsible for receipting of medical products and equipment for the department. Responsible for the stock control within the section. Communicate with medical representatives regarding the development, maintenance, and upkeep of the section. Deputise for other sectional managers where necessary. Provide clinical and professional advice to patients, parents/carers, and colleagues. Participate in the 24hr, 7 days a week on-call service. Provide advice, teach, and be responsible for clinical supervision of other staff and students. Implement, manage, evaluate, maintain, and update protocols within the section. Actively participate and develop the quality control assurances for the service. Actively engage and develop the research and audit portfolio of the service. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds: city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Liam Batchelor Job title: Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist Email address: Liam.Batchelor@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0117 342 8181
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