Band 7 Clinical Specialist Cardiac Physiologist: Echocardiography

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Physiologist to join our specialised Echocardiology team. This position is based within a Hospital Setting in the Coleraine Area. The post-holder will work in the Echocardiography service, performing and reporting on adult TTE and assisting in TOE and DSE. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the “7-day working rota” on the Coleraine site and work across Northern Trusts sites as required.

Responsibilities

• With Trust Echocardiography Lead and colleagues ensures the day to day management and administration of the Echocardiography service throughout the NHSCT is carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Provide clinical/factual reports for all cardiac physiology investigations for which post-holder is appropriately accredited with complete autonomy.
• Map, analyse and redesign intra-departmental workflows and processes to optimise services to patients both at in-patient and out-patient level.
• Manage communication and foster good working relationships between Cardio-physiologists, Nurses, Cardiologists and other staff.
• Assist the Clinical Physiology Services Management Team in the future development of Cardiac Physiology Services in the NHSCT and advise on Business cases when required.
• Provide input during planning for work to upgrade the Department’s facilities to ensure that the environment is suitable for Cardiac Clinical Physiology Services.
• To undertake other Cardiac Physiology duties as and when required.
• To delegate appropriately skilled staff to work areas as service demands.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience at Band 6 level working primarily in the discipline of Echocardiography
• One years’ experience reporting on TTE’s following full BSE accreditation
• Experience in using Microsoft computer packages to include Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.
• Experience in using Hospital IT systems e.g. PAS, NIECR, Cardiology databases/reporting systems etc.

Qualifications

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• Registered with RCCP/ACHCS
• Evidence of continuing professional development at postgraduate level to include full current BSE accreditation in Adult Echocardiography
• ILS certification (i.e carried out within previous 24 months of closing date for post)

Rewards

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Allowance
• Flexible working hours

I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please contact Sandra Sahi on +44 (0)28 7035 7035 or send an up-to-date CV to Sandra.sahi@mparecruitment.co.uk to speak further about this opportunity.

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