Band 7 Highly Specialised Echocardiographer
Requirements
Applicants need a degree in Clinical Physiology or an equivalent qualification, BSE accreditation or equivalent, and eligibility for the RCCP voluntary register. They should demonstrate in-depth specialist knowledge, ongoing professional development, and understanding of current NHS issues.
Job Description
The post holder in conjunction with the service leads and the operational manager for Cardiology will have responsibility for the smooth running of the Cardiology diagnostic service and support the service with training and competencies through all departments.
Under the direction of the Lead consultant in imaging the post holder will participate in all aspects of Cardiology to provide a seamless high-quality service to all patients within the Trust. This will include developing the roles of the entire echocardiography team to strive towards full independent practitioner status.
This role is based within the Echo department and is a full-time echo role.
Independently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy at Advance Specialist level in Echocardiography.
Independently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy a wide range of other cardiac physiology procedures and will be expected to do if required.
Provides effective day-to-day leadership of the cardiac physiology team within the advanced specialist field and other areas when required.
Actively participates in practical & theoretical training & development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from inside and outside of the organisation.
Participates in cardiac & associated medical research as integral to the role.
To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Principal Cardiac physiologist.
To support training and development in all areas of Echocardiography
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The post holder will practise as an autonomous Advanced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist within Cardiac Imaging, providing expert clinical care, professional leadership, and highly specialised diagnostic expertise in Echocardiography. The role requires a high degree of professional accountability, advanced clinical reasoning, and independent decision-making to support the delivery of a safe, effective, patient-centred, and high-quality diagnostic service.
You will independently perform, analyse, interpret, and report a comprehensive range of complex echocardiographic examinations, including investigations involving patients with highly complex cardiovascular conditions. They will utilise advanced specialist knowledge and clinical expertise to provide accurate diagnostic information that contributes to the diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of patients across a broad spectrum of cardiac disease. Investigations will be undertaken in accordance with national standards, professional guidelines, departmental protocols, and best practice recommendations.
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
Please note for a specific 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
- British Society of Echo cardiographers (BSE) accreditation or equivalent
- Meet requirements of RCCP voluntary register
- Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant meetings
Essential
- 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
- Patient confidentiality
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.
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.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Lisa Ball
lisa.ball@uhb.nhs.uk
01213712533
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49387.00 to £56515.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1101167-2
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Attachments
Job Description
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Education
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About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national and international population. It includes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Solihull Hospital and Community Services, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham Chest Clinic. We also run a number of smaller satellite units, allowing people to be treated as close to home as possible. We see and treat more than 2.2 million people every year across our sites and our hospitals deliver more babies than anywhere else in Europe. We are a regional centre for cancer, trauma, renal dialysis, burns and plastics, HIV and AIDS, as well as respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis. We also have expertise in premature baby care, bone marrow transplants and thoracic surgery and have the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. We provide a series of highly specialist cardiac, liver and neurosurgery services to patients from across the UK. We are world-renowned for our trauma care and have developed pioneering surgical techniques in the management of ballistic and blast injuries, including bespoke surgical solutions for previously unseen injuries. As a result of its clinical expertise in treating trauma patients and military casualties, the QEHB has been designated both a Level 1 Trauma Centre and host of the UK’s only £20m National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre (SRMRC). We have over 24,000 members of staff and we are committed to investing in their development and their health and wellbeing. UHB is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and aims to achieve positive change for LGBTQ+ people by creating an inclusive, inspiring and equal environment for both staff and service users.
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