The Mid-Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is excited to offer an opportunity for a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly, supportive, and driven team. Our busy cardiac service has a strong reputation for high standards of care, providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations across four sites: Dewsbury, Pinderfields, Pontefract, and the Community Diagnostic Hub.
The echo team offers services including adult TTE, stress echo (ESE, DSE, bicycle ergometer), contrast and bubble echo, TOEs, and is working towards physiologist-led valve clinics.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to developing their practical expertise and knowledge. We support continuous professional development, encouraging team members to reach their full potential. You will participate in regular audits and contribute valuable insights to service development.
Applicants should have proven competency in Adult Echocardiography and hold BSE accreditation. Those working towards BSE logbook completion may be considered for Band 6 with potential progression to Band 7. The initial banding will be at Band 6 until the necessary skills, experience, and accreditation are achieved for advancement.
Main duties of the job
* Provide cardiac physiology expertise within echocardiography, ensuring high standards of care.
* Perform and report routine and complex adult transthoracic echocardiograms independently, with high skill and knowledge.
* Participate in triage of echo referrals for appropriateness.
* Train, supervise, and mentor trainees, students, and registrars in echocardiography.
* Contribute to review and update of procedures, training materials, and patient information leaflets.
* Utilise IT and archive systems to maintain accurate records for governance and audit purposes.
* Identify areas for service improvement and suggest enhancements.
* Engage in Continuing Professional Development, research, and clinical trials.
* Collaborate with team leaders and service managers to develop the service further.
About us
We are an acute trust serving over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees, with 10,000 staff working across hospitals and community settings. We are committed to continuous improvement, valuing our staff, and fostering an inclusive environment. Our benefits include NHS pension, generous holiday allowance, health and wellbeing services, onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car schemes, and more.
Job responsibilities
Key requirements
Leadership and management
* Provide leadership within the team.
* Investigate incidents and respond appropriately.
* Ensure safe use and management of equipment.
* Set and monitor standards, aiming for continuous improvement.
* Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to policy development.
Clinical skills
* Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct.
* Maintain a safe working environment.
* Work as a specialist within trust policies.
* Perform complex investigations and provide accurate reports.
* Assess patients prior to investigations.
* Supervise and assess team members' work.
* Report incidents and adverse events.
* Provide clinical leadership and expert advice.
* Utilise appropriate technology and maintain equipment.
* Participate in clinical research as directed.
Analytical skills
* Interpret and present diagnostic findings.
* Make recommendations based on data analysis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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