Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 7 echocardiographer to join the Cardio-Respiratory department at Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust.

The post holder will be a fully independent practitioner performing and reporting a full range of adult Echocardiograms to BSE standards. Experience of bubble and contrast echo and valve surveillance clinics is desirable but not essential.

The post holder will be a member of the Cardio-Respiratory team at Mid Cheshire Hospital and therefore there will be an opportunity to rotate through our Northwich Victoria site to be a valuable member of the wider team and keep up wider skill set.

The service will run 08:00 - 20:00 7 days a week. Hours will be worked on a shift pattern to include weekend and evenings. Part time applicants are welcome to apply but will be expected to participate in evening and weekend duties.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Cardio-Respiratory and Vascular diagnostics team, supporting the delivery of high quality, safe and patient focused care, carrying out clinical duties at a highly specialist level to meet the needs of the Service and its patients.

To be proficient at independently performing high quality transthoracic echocardiography to standards outlined by British Society of Echocardiography on adult patients with a broad spectrum of pathologies (including oncology and stroke patients and high-risk inpatients in intensive care settings) in both outpatient and inpatient environments.

To independently interpret and generate reports for investigations performed, ensuring that results requiring urgent medical attention are escalated and actioned accordingly.

To support advanced imaging techniques such as contrast and bubble studies.

To actively support the development and expansion of Physiologist led clinics.

The main duties of the job can be found in the job description attached.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies and children's health.The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

To be proficient at performing and reporting transthoracic echocardiography independently to BSE standards.

To perform a range of highly complex diagnostic echocardiograms (challenging cases such as inherited cardiomyopathies, oncology patients, and stroke) on adults with a broad spectrum of pathology, in both outpatients and inpatients environment.

To interpret complex data to ascertain and identify any pathological or incidental findings observable. Consider and report diagnoses as appropriate.

To communicate test results, technical information, and exchange specialist information with colleagues from your own and other disciplines.

Maintain own CPD and BSE accreditation

Keep up to date with current developments and advances in Echocardiography and general Cardiology.

Respond promptly to emergencies, in accordance with departmental and resus council procedures, ensuring resus equipment is checked and up to date daily.

To provide leadership and take responsibility for the guidance and support of junior members of the Cardio-Respiratory and vascular team.

To always maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy

Person Specification:

• BSc in Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent.
• BSE TTE Adult Accredited.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a post registration Cardiac Physiologist or equivalent.
• Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent.

Desirable

• ILS- certification

Qualifications

Essential

• British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation.

Desirable

• Post grad/level 7 qualification in Clinical Assessment.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Competent in performing and reporting full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments.

Desirable

• Experience in speciality procedures including contrast and bubble echo.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience post BSE accreditation.

Desirable

• Experience leading Physiologist led clinics including valve surveillance.

Behaviours

Essential

• Act in accordance with the Trusts Values and Behaviours