Echocardiographer - Warwick, United Kingdom - South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

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Warwick, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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South Warwickshire Foundation Trust are recruiting for a band 7 Echo Cardiac Physiologist. Are you looking for a new challenge or the next step in your career progression?

We are a friendly department that is part of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust with an "OUTSTANDING" rating from the Care Quality Commission.

The Cardiac Investigations unit covers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures. The service works over several sites including our newly developed diagnostic hub at Stratford. We encourage innovative ways of working including working from home and flexible working hours.

With the installation of our new cath lab suite and the planned new Cardiac Investigations department, this is an exciting time to join our expanding service.

Our echo service includes TTE, TOE, contrast and a stress echo service.

As a family friendly department, we are able to offer this position as full time or part time.

We are also able to offer flexible working hours and would be happy to accommodate weekend working, if this is desirable.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you and wish to find out more over an informal chat, please contact Hannah Farley.

A highly specialised independent practitioner able to undertake and report specialist physiological investigations on adult (mínimal paediatric) patients in Echocardiography.

The role also involves supervision and training of junior members of the team, other internal staff on a daily basis.

You are also expected to refresh and extend your clinical skills.

Working over South Warwickshire NHS foundation trust, predominantly Stratford community hub site.

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC.

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county.

We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'.

Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work.

It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Clinical/Technical Duties

Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations.

Perform specialised diagnostic investigations within invasive and non-invasive service.

Perform specialist advanced Echocardiography, including portable scans, provide highly specialist interpretation and clinical diagnosis, advising Clinicians as appropriate.

To assist Consultant Cardiologist in routine and complex procedures. Eg TOE, pericardiocentesis, bubble contrast and stress echo studies.

To assist and perform in 3D and TDI examinations as the service develops.

Respond and assist as appropriate in the event of cardiac/life threatening emergencies.

Training, Teaching and Research Responsibilities

Regular participation with MDT, cardiology research, performing clinical trials, audit and equipment testing.

Involvement with the training of junior team and other staff members.

Support in the training of internal and external students pursuing a career in Cardiology.

Commitment to continual professional development through self-directed learning as well as relevant courses and qualifications.

Develop areas of interest within the department.

Participate in the Trust appraisal process and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

Care for Patients and/or Service Users

Ensure all equipment is maintained and calibrated to provide accurate results and patient safety at all times, taking appropriate action to rectify any faults.

Interact with both patients and staff in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Actively maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Work independently and as part of a team supporting patients, colleagues and other professionals in the delivery of care.

Every employee has a duty of care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to ensure that statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Planning and Organisation

Good planning and organisational skills of own and clinics daily work schedules, ensuring correct staff, equipment a