About this role
Job summary
Chief Cardiac Physiologist / Scientist - Echocardiography
Are you an Echocardiographer seeking an opportunity to join a team that values teamwork and working together in order to achieve the best for our patients? If so, we are looking for you!
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, is the main provider of acute healthcare to the majority of Cornwall's residents and many seasonal visitors. The Cardiology service offers a comprehensive range of investigations and treatments appropriate to a 'non-surgical' centre.
We are now going to be offering cardiac diagnostics, including Echo, in newly purposed Community Diagnostic Centres across the County, providing outpatient diagnostics in our communities.
We provide both transthoracic and transoesphageal echocardiography to meet the acute inpatient demand; and work in collaboration with community echo teams to provide outpatient services for residents of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With the addition of new team members we will be striving to develop Physiologist Led echo services such as valve surveillance clinics, Clinical Scientist Led ACHD clinics and implement a Stress Echo service.
Please contact us for an informal chat, or to arrange to come and meet the team and see the department so we can talk about how you would like to develop your career with us.
Main duties of the job
Applicants to the posts should have BSc Clinical Physiology (cardiology) or equivalent and BSE accreditation or equivalent; they should demonstrate competency in a range of non-invasive procedures. This post is suitable for experienced echocardiographers who are able to demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning. To all applicants we offer the most supportive environment for both personal and professional development to allow you to further develop your career. This is evidenced in the fact that the department has previously been awarded the Work Placed Educator Award for Excellence and Best Work Placed Educator Award from Plymouth University.
The role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First Recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities,andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting andretaininghighly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc. in Clinical Physiology or other recognised professional training programme e.g. Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP) or Scientist Training Programme (STP). Individual BSE accreditation.
Desirable
Other certificated modules or formally assessed skills & knowledge competencies, especially related to Echocardiography. ILS accreditation. Professional registration on the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS / RCCP).
Experience Essential
Substantial experience in cardiac physiology (including extensive experience once qualified) with knowledge of range of cardiac diagnostic procedures. Ability and confidence to take sole responsibility for patient care and well being whist undertaking clinical duties Clinical decision making on matters directly affecting patient welfare. Ability to take responsibility for administrative duties and able to show previous organizational skills and use of initiative. Demonstrable advanced CPD relating to specialist echo techniques. Experience of training junior Physiologists or other members of the MDT.
Desirable
Proven management or significant managerial input into the running of a dedicated service area.
Skills Essential
Expert understanding of all aspects of Echocardiography services. Understanding of issues pertinent to the education of Echo and fully conversant with current educational requirements.
Desirable
Practical experience and knowledge of other areas of Cardiac Physiology.
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 Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)