About this role
Job summary
The post holder, working in conjunction with service leads, will support the effective day-to-day running of the Cardiology service. They will contribute to training, competency development, and service delivery across the department.
Under the direction of the Lead Consultant in Imaging, the post holder will participate in a broad range of cardiology activities, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused service across the Trust. A key aspect of the role will be supporting the development of the echocardiography workforce, contributing to progression towards independent practice.
Key responsibilities include:
Practising with a high level of competence in echocardiography, working with increasing autonomy appropriate to Band 7 level
Supporting delivery of a range of cardiac physiology procedures, maintaining competency across core areas and undertaking these as required
Assisting in the day-to-day coordination and leadership of the echocardiography service, with support from senior colleagues
Contributing to the training and development of multidisciplinary staff, supporting both practical and theoretical learning
Participating in service development and quality improvement initiatives, including audit and research activity
Supporting competency assessment and training within echocardiography
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join our Echocardiography team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physiologist looking to further develop their clinical practice and contribute to a high-performing, patient-centred service.
Working closely with the service leads and under the direction of the Lead Consultant in Imaging, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality echocardiography service. You will perform and report echocardiograms with a high level of competence, contribute to wider cardiac physiology services, and support training and competency development across the team.
You will play an active role in service improvement, education, and maintaining clinical standards, while developing your own skills towards independent practice.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent/OTEC/ONC or equivalent in MPPM
Experience Essential
British Society of Echo cardiographers (BSE) accreditation or equivalent Meet requirements of RCCP voluntary register Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant meetings Patient confidentiality Safeguarding
Desirable
Evidence of an in-depth knowledge of the speciality Evidence to demonstrate a structured approach to continuing professional development Evidence of an understanding of issues affecting the NHS today, including Government strategy
Additional Criteria Essential
7 day working Flexible working days
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)