Job Overview
You will work alongside a very established and experienced senior team who are absolutely committed and dedicated to training in addition to our successful and current trainees.
Key Responsibilities
* Successful candidates 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
* Undertake the NSHCS echocardiography training programme and work towards completion of the British Society of Echocardiography accreditation.
* The post holder will follow a structured training plan to meet both with clearly defined targets, expectations and regular assessments in order to complete British Society of Accreditation.
* To assist in the training of Cardiac Physiologists within non-invasive cardiology to degree level in conjunction with the department's training co-ordinator.
* Perform echocardiograms which requires intimate contact with patients.
* Provide a safe, efficient and effective Cardiology service to our patients.
* Responsible for participating in clinical audit activities, research and development and equipment evaluation.
* Work collaboratively on a day to day basis with others and ensure service needs are met.
* Commitment to working within teams.
* Coaches and provides advice to others adopting a positive encouraging style. To annually complete the Immediate Life Saving certificate to the standard defined and accredited by the UK resuscitation council.
* Maintain accurate patient data including accurate documentation and record keeping in line with Trust policies and have full regard to patient confidentiality.
* Ensure all untoward incidents are reported and appropriate action is taken.
* Observe and implement all health and safety policies.
* Attend appropriate meetings and seminars to maintain professional development.
Employment Details
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months due to the post being externally funded. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.
Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Eligibility & Sponsorship
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government's rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
Application Process
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About Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are extremely keen to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual that would like to pursue a career in Echocardiography. The training programme is open to cardiac physiologists who have an interest in specialising in Echocardiography but also other individuals with a healthcare or science background who would like to progress into diagnostic cardiology.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
* The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
* The Northern General Hospital
* Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
* Weston Park Cancer Hospital
* Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Benefits
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
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