To work as a highly specialist cardiac physiologist ideally in the fields of both echocardiography and pacing supporting the wider MDT in delivering safe, effective and efficient cardiology services within Somerset Foundation Trust. To work as an independent practitioner, accountable for own professional actions in performing and reporting on a full range of diagnostic procedures, assisting clinicians in the management of service users. The role includes teaching, assessment and supervision of junior physiologists/healthcare scientists, medical students, and at times qualified medical staff. Work alongside clinical leads and service manager in the continued development of the diagnostic and pacing services taking a proactive approach in managing capacity and demand of services on a day to day basis. To review and continually develop the diagnostic and pacing service as necessary in keeping with service demand also to help in the future planning of the echo service.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist expertise across a range of standard transthoracic echocardiography and support with willingness to train if required, in for example transoesophageal, stress, contrast, 3D, paediatric and congenital echo. Independently report on investigations undertaken, be accountable for own working standards and time management. Offer advice to referring clinician as appropriate following guidelines. Deliver appropriate patient care, monitor and respond appropriately to changes in a patients clinical status. The post holder will provide advice, supervision and training to medical staff and students on equipment use and procedure technique. Supervision of these staff may be up to and beyond BSE accreditation level. The post holder may be required to be actively involved with PTP/STP students during their course, providing supervised training, assessment and guidance on a one to one basis and mentorship. The post holder will be required to make a clinical judgement of a patient based on medical history or the results of their echo. The post holder would need to be confident in interpreting data and alerting referring medical staff of urgent clinical problems. Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree in Clinical Physiology (cardiology) or MSc Clinical Science (cardiac science) with equivalent professional training. BSE Accreditation. HCPC registration as clinical scientist or clinical physiologist. IBHRE. Experience
A proven competency to independently perform varied and accurate basic and advanced echocardiography tests. Good interpersonal skills with all staff, patients and carers. Knowledge of potential health and safety issues and risk assessments. Minimum of 2 years experience in echocardiography. Additional Criteria
An overview of all technical cardiac procedures. Specialist expertise in echocardiography underpinned by theory and experience. Scientific knowledge acquired through formal training. Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills. Ability to recognise when urgent clinical support is required for a patient. Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience to postgraduate diploma level. A broad overview of the current issues facing the NHS. Ability to perform resuscitation. Current driving licence. Ability to be flexible in working hours. 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Provide specialist expertise across a range of standard transthoracic echocardiography and support with willingness to train if required, in for example transoesophageal, stress, contrast, 3D, paediatric and congenital echo. Independently report on investigations undertaken, be accountable for own working standards and time management. Offer advice to referring clinician as appropriate following guidelines. Deliver appropriate patient care, monitor and respond appropriately to changes in a patients clinical status. The post holder will provide advice, supervision and training to medical staff and students on equipment use and procedure technique. Supervision of these staff may be up to and beyond BSE accreditation level. The post holder may be required to be actively involved with PTP/STP students during their course, providing supervised training, assessment and guidance on a one to one basis and mentorship. The post holder will be required to make a clinical judgement of a patient based on medical history or the results of their echo. The post holder would need to be confident in interpreting data and alerting referring medical staff of urgent clinical problems. Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree in Clinical Physiology (cardiology) or MSc Clinical Science (cardiac science) with equivalent professional training. BSE Accreditation. HCPC registration as clinical scientist or clinical physiologist. IBHRE. Experience
A proven competency to independently perform varied and accurate basic and advanced echocardiography tests. Good interpersonal skills with all staff, patients and carers. Knowledge of potential health and safety issues and risk assessments. Minimum of 2 years experience in echocardiography. Additional Criteria
An overview of all technical cardiac procedures. Specialist expertise in echocardiography underpinned by theory and experience. Scientific knowledge acquired through formal training. Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills. Ability to recognise when urgent clinical support is required for a patient. Knowledge of specialist procedures acquired through accredited courses or equivalent experience to postgraduate diploma level. A broad overview of the current issues facing the NHS. Ability to perform resuscitation. Current driving licence. Ability to be flexible in working hours. 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
