About this role
Job summary
The successful applicant will join an innovative and expert team within the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will be primarily based at the echocardiography service at Finchley Memorial Hospital which is known for being a well-established Community Diagnostic Centre. There will be opportunities to rotate through all the sites for training and development purposes.
Main duties of the job
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.
Demonstrate leadership qualities, provide support to junior team members and carry out organisational and supervisory duties.Participate in developing shift rotas, including weekend work.
Demonstrate a professional approach to patient care and be able to communicate with patients clearly.Effectively communicate within the Community Diagnostic Centre's and other departments throughout the Trust.
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/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Degree in Clinical Physiology or BSc in Healthcare Sciences BSE or equivalent qualification in echocardiography Evidence of ongoing professional development BLS
Desirable
RCCP registration
Experience Essential
Significant experience as independent echocardiographer (at least 2 years)
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 High level of clinical and technical expertise in routine echocardiography Effective time management skills
Desirable
Knowledge of advanced echo techniques, including Strain imaging and 3D echo
Personal qualities & attributes Essential
Ability to work under stress and to develop good working relationships within the team
Desirable
Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and be pro-active
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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 Finchley Memorial Hospital
Granville Road
London
N12 0JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)