Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Echo) (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Echo (Cardiac Physiology) - James Paget U[...]

Main area
Echo (Cardiac Physiology)
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
177-EMER-4828639-J
Employer
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
James Paget University Hospital
Town
Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 £43,742- £50,056 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/05/2024 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 7 The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service.Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: Putting patients firstAiming to get it rightRecognising that everybody countsDoing everything openly and honestly ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Job overviewAn exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist in Echo to join our friendly team in the Clinical Measurements Department at the James Paget University Hospital.We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our team. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to work both as part of a team and independently, along with an advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy.The Echocardiography team provide a full inpatient and outpatient transthoracic echo service including ACHD clinics. As well as TTE we run Physiologist led valve clinics, bubble studies and DSE clinics as well as supporting TOE lists.The department offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive investigations including ambulatory monitoring and Physiologist led exercise tolerance tests.Suitable applicants will have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and be RCCP or AHCS registered. They will hold BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echo (or equivalent) as well as meeting the requirements detailed in the person specification and job description.Only fully accredited applicants in adult Echocardiography will be considered for this post.Main duties of the jobTo assess, plan and implement non-invasive cardiac diagnostics without direct supervision, primarily in Echocardiography in line with BSE standards.To support the management responsibilities of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Clinical Measurements Department with specific responsibility for providing professional support and highly specialist cardiac physiologist advice as necessary.To take charge of the Clinical Measurement Department as required.To maintain health and safety of patients and colleagues at all times by complying with all relevant Trust policies.To be an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, leading/liaising/communicating as necessary and supporting junior staff.The Cardiac Physiologist shall, at all times, act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patientsWorking for our organisationThe Clinical Measurements Department is a non-invasive cardiology department providing an outpatient and inpatient Echo service.You will be joining a friendly, supportive and professional team of Cardiac Physiologists.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesStaff Management:Provide a supporting role in the management of junior staff within the department as requiredPromote/assist in achieving high morale within the department based on fair and clear staff relationshipsTechnical / Clinical Procedures:Independently practice with a high level of skill and autonomy to British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) standards in Adult Echocardiography, providing a full and comprehensive reportParticipate in a range of advanced Echo procedures:Bubble StudiesDobutamine Stress EchoExercise Stress EchoACHD EchoTOEUndertake a range of other cardiac procedures as an independent and solo practitioner, as per demands of the service:ElectrocardiographyAmbulatory monitoring (24/48/72 hour cardiac monitoring, blood pressure monitoring and event recording)Professional Issues:Maintain a safe clinical environment at all times and support the Manual Handling & Health and Safety Lead for the departmentBe accountable for own clinical practice and address others clinical practice as requiredPresent a positive image of the department and Trust at all timesMaintain BSE accreditation and support others working towards their own accreditationTake a role in the provision of clinical and professional advice, expertise and support the process of developing practice and monitoring performance in all technical procedures undertaken within the DepartmentMaintain registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) or the Academy for Health Care Sciences (AHCS)Education, Training and Development:Act as an effective role model at all timesPartake in an ECG training programme for Student Clinical Physiologists, Cardiographers and other health care professionals as requiredTo be proactive in awareness of current issues/research and updating colleagues as appropriateProvide training for other health care professionals as requiredUndertake further / on-going training in Cardiac investigations and reporting as requiredCommitment to ongoing personal development by solo study and identification of relevant coursesUndertake further Echo training in 3D Echo and other training as new technologies in Echo ariseQuality management/assurance:To ensure that the quality of clinical practice within the department is at an optimum levelTo support the department’s QA programmeTo take a leading role in standard setting, monitoring and evaluation, taking corrective action when necessaryComplaints/Untoward Incident:To assist the Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist in investigating complaints/untoward incidents and ensure appropriate action is takenTo, at all times, promote good practiceTo ensure that all staff wear name badges or carry identity cards and adhere to the Trust’s uniform policyCommunication:Ensure that necessary information is communicated to Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist and where appropriate within the teamSupport and enhance good communications between members of the multi-disciplinary teamLiaise with other departments/agencies both within and outside the Trust to ensure the optimum delivery of serviceResource Management:To assist the Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist in utilising all resources effectively and identifying areas for savingsTo assist in effectively managing the levels of stock and equipmentTo participate in department audits as requiredPerson specificationQualificationBSc Healthcare Science (or equivalent)BSE accrediation (or equivalent)SkillsAbility to perform and report an Echo independently within 45 minutesSkillsAbility to perform and report complex Echos (e.g. GUCH echos) independentlyExperiencePrior clinical practice and experience as a Cardiac Physiologist at Band 6 or above The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Tier 2 Sponsorship :We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process.Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Ruth Mixer
Job title
Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist
Email address
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Telephone number
01493 452424
Additional information
Natalie Sales, Chief Cardiac Physiologist, email: ##### or call 01493 452424
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