Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist – Echocardiography

Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist – Echocardiography

The successful applicant will join an innovative and expert team within the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will be primarily based at the echocardiography service at Finchley Memorial Hospital which is known for being a well-established Community Diagnostic Centre. There will be opportunities to rotate through all the sites for training and development purposes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to:

• Demonstrate expertise in echocardiography ensuring that the service model provides demonstrably high-quality patient care within financial and clinical targets.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the full range of investigations.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, provide support to junior team members and carry out organisational and supervisory duties. Participate in developing shift rotas, including weekend work.
• Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care and be able to communicate with patients clearly. Effectively communicate within the Community Diagnostic Centre’s and other departments throughout the Trust.

Person Specification

Education

• Degree in Clinical Physiology or BSc in Healthcare Sciences
• BSE or equivalent qualification in echocardiography
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• BLS
• RCCP registration

Experience

• Significant experience as independent echocardiographer (at least 2 years)
• Working knowledge of other cardiology investigations carried out in the CIU

Skills and aptitudes

• High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography
• Knowledge of advanced echo techniques, including Strain imaging and 3D echo
• Ability to work under stress and to develop good working relationships within the team
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and be pro‑active

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.

£55,524 to £62,652 a year (inclusive of HCAS)

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