Job Summary
The Trainee Echocardiographer will be employed for a fixed term of 18 months as part of an 18‑month training programme designed to support the successful candidate towards level 2 British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation. The role supports the National School of Healthcare Science and Health Education England, and upon completion the trainee will be awarded a post‑graduate certificate in Clinical Echocardiography.
Key Relationships
The trainee will work closely with the Training Coordinator/Officer and senior members of staff, follow the curriculum of the Echocardiography Training Programme, and may be required to travel to national academic centres for relevant courses. The training will be primarily based at Guys and St Thomas’ but may involve rotations at other local, regional or national scientific services as deemed appropriate.
Professional / Clinical Responsibilities
* Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations appropriate to the role.
* Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements.
* Interpret and act upon results in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and quality systems.
* Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements.
* Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific procedures and highly complex equipment.
* Assist with the procurement, acceptance and use of medical devices and consumables.
* Record all maintenance and calibration procedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken for complex scientific and medical equipment.
* Use reagents, consumables, hazardous materials and equipment safely in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
* Participate in risk management procedures, including risk assessment and the investigation and reporting of adverse incidents.
* Participate in internal and external audit processes and quality systems.
* Undertake R&D within the department as an integral part of training and acquire relevant skills to undertake clinical audit.
Teaching and Professional Development
* Successfully complete the training and assessment programme to achieve certified competence awarded by the BSE.
* Acquire core competencies and maintain required standards of competence.
* Take responsibility for own learning and development, recognising and seizing all opportunities for learning.
* Attend mandatory vocational and academic training as required.
* Participate in internal and external assessment processes.
* Assist with supervision and training of support staff, students and new appointees, and participate in departmental seminars and scientific meetings.
Patient Management and Clinical Care
* Provide support to specialist clinics and specialist treatment interventions.
* Perform, report and interpret a range of investigations, directly or indirectly, for patients.
* Deliver specialist care and treatment interventions across a range of clinical pathways and healthcare settings.
* Provide appropriate clinical and scientific advice and interpretation of analytical results.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
* Apply and promote evidence‑based practice and use of relevant clinical protocols and procedures.
* Ensure that all equipment used on patients and the public meets health and safety requirements and national or international guidelines.
Communication
* Communicate and interpret complex clinical, scientific and technical information to clinicians, managers, patients and the public.
* Liaise with senior scientists and clinical users about the appropriateness of investigations, interventions and tests.
Quality Audit
* Contribute to audits to inform patient management and clinical care.
* Conduct quality audits relating to accreditation and regulation.
* Perform quality assurance, process and outcomes audits relevant to the specialism.
Clinical Governance
* Maintain standards for health & safety procedures.
* Comply with quality and governance procedures within the department, including risk management and mitigation.
* Maintain high standards of professional and personal conduct.
* Maximise patient safety, experience and effectiveness of service.
Occasional Duties
* Carry out any other reasonable duties to achieve learning and experience that may be required, which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.
* Attend biannual progress meetings to discuss training progress and broader programme issues.
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