Overview
The Cardiology Investigations Unit (CIU) provides a range of diagnostic testing, invasive and non-invasive for both in-patients and outpatients. As a vital member of the Echocardiography department you will perform and report increasingly advanced echocardiograms with supervision available from Advance Cardiac Physiologist. You will be working towards Level 2 accreditation with the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) in adult trans-thoracic echo (TTE). You will be expected to provide training support and education to less experienced student, colleagues, cardiology SPR and junior doctors.
Responsibilities
* As a Specialist cardiac physiologist, analyse and interpret the large volumes of interdependent and complex data acquired during TTE to conclude the correct diagnosis.
* Following interpretation of the images and data generated during TTE, produce a clinical report of the echocardiographic findings. Perform diagnostic echocardiography in a wide range of complex clinical settings, including Specialist Valve Assessment.
* Interpret and report on the complex imaging and data generated when performing TTE in the above patient cohorts (senior review required).
* Perform Transthoracic Echo independently, in accordance with BSE guidelines and department standards.
* Review, maintain and develop agreed standards of documentation in accordance with BSE guidelines and department minimum standards, in liaison with Lead Echo Physiologist.
* Responsibility for archiving of data to appropriate places as per trust policies.
* Identify areas requiring improvement/development and suggest ways of achieving improvements.
* Although the post-holder may occasionally perform TTE under remote supervision, practice is guided by national and departmental guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures; reports/outcomes are routinely checked for diagnostic accuracy.
Working for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. We support a healthy work-life balance and flexible working patterns where possible.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable employment experience in performing TTE
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrable employment experience in performing TTE.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Ability to perform Transthoracic Echo independently, in accordance with BSE guidelines and department standards.
* Ability to work independently
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge and had experience assisting in Stress echocardiogram, Transoesophageal echocardiogram.
* Knowledge in strain analysis and 4D echocardiography
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology/ relevant science subject or equivalent knowledge through work experience
* Post grad diploma or competence-based assessment in relevant field
Desirable criteria
* RCCP or Registration with the Health Care Professions Council as a Healthcare Science Practitioner through graduation of the Practitioner Training Programme (PTP), or approved PTP equivalence.
* Theoretical knowledge is developed further through part-time study of a MSc in Echocardiography; attendance at the weekly educational meetings of the echocardiography department; attendance at local national education events and conferences; self-study in all areas of echocardiography.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
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