About this role
Job summary
GP Health Partners (GPHP) is looking for an experienced BSE accredited Echocardiographer to start within their team as soon as possible on a bank contract basis. The successful applicant will be able to show a proven record of working to a high standard and will be a self-motivated clinical expert who is organised, flexible, reliable and comfortable working automonously but with on-site support from the GPHP team. We have clinics running across two locations, Leatherhead Community Hospital (KT22 8SD) and The Mezzanine Level above the Derby Medical Centre in Epsom (KT19 8AG). Days and hours are flexible but ideally applicants should be able to offer a minimum of 1-2 clinics per month or preferably 1 clinic per week. We would particularly welcome availability on Wednesdays, Fridays and or Saturdays.
Main duties of the job
Perform BSE standard echocardiography examinations and reports to ensure the provision of a high-quality advanced adult echo service. Provide reports for scans Contribute to quality improvement. Apply technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment. Ensure that personal knowledge is kept up to date and reflects current requirements in clinical echocardiography.What we need from you
You will be able to demonstrate your detail oriented thinking, interpersonal skills and technological aptitude.
BSC Clinical Physiology or equivalent BSE accreditation essential. Post qualification experience in echocardiography
About us
GP Health Partners is a GP federation comprising 13 local General Practices in and around Epsom, Banstead and Leatherhead serving a population of around 145,000 patients. Partnering with other community and hospital providers, we deliver a range of services for our local population including cardiology diagnostics. By working together, we can survive, adapt, evolve and improve together which will have positive benefits for our patients, their families, our local community, other general practices and their GPs and staff.
To discuss the post or to arrange an informal visit please email [email protected] with a copy of your resume attached.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
Perform BSE standard echocardiography examinations and reports to ensure the provision of a high-quality advanced adult echo service. Provide reports for scans Contribute to quality improvement. Apply technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment. Ensure that personal knowledge is kept up to date and reflects current requirements in clinical echocardiography.CONFIDENTIALITY
Maintain confidentiality of information, acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidance on patient confidentiality at all times. Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive dataHEALTH & SAFETY
The post-holder will manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the organisation's Health & Safety Policy, Infection Control Policy and published procedures. Comply with Practice health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping work and general areas clean and tidy, and using appropriate infection control procedures to keep work areas hygienic and safe from contamination. Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Awareness and compliance with national standards of infection control, hygiene, regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines. Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients. Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System Using personal security systems within the workplace according to organisational guidelines Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skillsEQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
The post-holder will support, promote and maintain the organisation's Equality & Diversity Policy. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Clinical Physiology Degree BSE accreditation or equivalent is essential Comfortable working solo in a community clinic
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.
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 GP Health Partners Ltd
Address Leatherhead Hospital
Poplar Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 8SD
Employer's website https://www.gphp.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)