Job summary Nottingham University Hospitals have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term full-time training post in Echocardiography. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by NHS England. Successful ETP trainees will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. For more information, please see the NSHCS website: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/echocardiography-training-programme Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people. Nottingham University Hospitals is a leading tertiary Cardiac Centre/University Hospital and is committed to developing the future work force for Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientists. Main duties of the job The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the academic and practical elements of the training scheme. In so doing they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience and will learn how to:Perform and interpret routine non-invasive cardiac investigations.Perform specialised diagnostics investigations, specifically full transthoracic echocardiograms on a variety of patients.Analyse and interpret data and compare investigative and clinical options.Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients.Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace.Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs.Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience.Assist other members of the team in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of the non-invasive cardiac diagnostic service. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Job description Job responsibilities Provision of high quality TTE images and reports. Completion of PGDip in Echocardiography. Participation in all required training activities. Supervision of junior team members when appropriate. Provision of other cardiac diagnostics e.g. ECG analysis, ETT and tilt. Working at our three sites; QMC, City Campus and our central Nottingham CDC. Job description Job responsibilities Provision of high quality TTE images and reports. Completion of PGDip in Echocardiography. Participation in all required training activities. Supervision of junior team members when appropriate. Provision of other cardiac diagnostics e.g. ECG analysis, ETT and tilt. Working at our three sites; QMC, City Campus and our central Nottingham CDC. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st or 2.1 BSc in Physiology or equivalent. Desirable SCST or similar cardiac based qualification Experience Essential Experience working in a Diagnostic Cardiology Separtment Desirable Any level of previous echo experience Communication Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Evidence of strong teamwork Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st or 2.1 BSc in Physiology or equivalent. Desirable SCST or similar cardiac based qualification Experience Essential Experience working in a Diagnostic Cardiology Separtment Desirable Any level of previous echo experience Communication Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Evidence of strong teamwork 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. Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Nottingham City Hospital Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB United Kingdom Employer's website