Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

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Job overview

Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated, and conscientious Echocardiographer to join the Cardiac Physiology team at Barts Health NHS Trust on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will work across The Royal London Hospital and Newham Hospital, gaining exposure to a broad range of cardiac pathologies, specialised services, and diverse clinical presentations.

Our Echocardiography Department is the first in the UK to hold accreditation from both the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Echocardiographer seeking to further develop their career within a highly regarded and progressive department.

The role offers exposure to a highly diverse and complex caseload, including tertiary and regional referrals received through our Major Trauma Centre and specialist cardiology services. This provides valuable experience in advanced echocardiographic assessment of complex cardiac pathology, structural heart disease, and specialist imaging pathways, supporting the development of expertise beyond that typically encountered in a district general hospital setting.

Main duties of the job

The post includes participation in the weekend service, comprising either:
10 full weekends per year (Saturday and Sunday), or
15 weekends per year, working either a Saturday or Sunday, depending on service requirements and rota arrangements

An experienced Chief Cardiac Physiologist/Highly Specialised Echocardiographer/Cardiac Scientist must work competently in a busy Echocardiography Department. The post-holder will be required to perform unsupervised complex-level tasks and assist senior staff as needed. The post holder must be able to rotate between Royal London Hospital and Newham Hospital. They will also be required to cover weekend rotation for delivering a 7-day NHS service, working minimum 10 weekends per year (Saturday and Sunday) or 15 weekends of either a Saturday or Sunday. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously as a senior staff member within the non-invasive Cardiac Diagnostics department, assisting senior staff with managerial tasks. In addition, the post-holder will be required to supervise, train, guide, and support staff in performing their roles and support senior staff members.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Clinical Physiology (or international equivalent)
• Good knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography
• Full BSE/EACVI accreditation (or international equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• Immediate Life Support

Experience

Essential criteria

• Well versed in basic diagnostic skills expected of a band 6 cardiac physiologist or higher
• Experience on Hands on Transthoracic echo
• Experience in delegating tasks
• Experience in mentorship of junior colleagues

Desirable criteria

• Experience being responsible for small sections of the cardiology service

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to cope with a heavy workload
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use Microsoft (Word & Excel) applications
• Knowledge of current professional issues

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of a CRS(patient electronic system)or similar system

Visa Sponsorship Information

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

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