About this role
Job summary
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 carried out by the NAC.
Participate in joint lead role in the organisation of the department, provide support and carry out organisational and supervisory duties
Take a lead role in the maintenance of standards and quality in service development NAC team including active involvement in the training of related staff, whist maintaining and developing their own professionalism and expert skills and knowledge.
Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care, and be able to communicate with patients clearly.
Effectively communicate within the department and other departments throughout the Trust
Main duties of the job
Work in our busy NAC department alongside the existing team toperform & report transthoracic echoardiograms independently tostandards outlined by the British Society of Echocardiography.? Assist with CPEX and Stress Echo procedures? Demonstrate expertise in the performance of a range of specialistinvestigations carried out the NAC.? Interpret technical information & data from investigations andprepare reports? Recognise the significance of investigation findings/diagnoses andact on these accordingly.? Be trained and accredited under the auspices of the ResuscitationCouncil (UK) and to partake in providing basic life support anddefibrillation as and when necessary.? Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care, and be ableto communicate with patients clearly.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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Person Specification
Personal Qualities & atributes Essential
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and organise own work
Others Essential
Participate in shift rota for echocardiography Ability to co-ordinate daily duties for physiologist team
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or degree level equivalent education plus extensive experience BSE echocardiography Evidence of ongoing professional development BLS plus defibrillator certification
Desirable
RCCP registration
Experience Essential
Significant experience as independent echocardiographer
Desirable
Working knowledge of other cardiology investigations carried out in the CIU
Skills and aptitudes Essential
High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography
Desirable
Experience in recruitment Experience in performing appraisals Experience in creating departmental policies & procedures
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Pond street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)