Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer
Job Title Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer
Location London / Essex
Job Type Permanent
Speciality Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
Rates £60,000.00 per year

Description

We are looking for a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer for a leading provider in London & Essex.

Accountable to: Clinical Director

Responsible to: Lead Echocardiographer and Directors

Key Purpose of Role:

  • To provide teaching and support to other members of the department learning
  • To take specific responsibility for the development of a one stop echo service for patients attending cardiology appointments in the community setting
  • To ensure the provision of a quality echo service in the Community and for our sports cardiology clients echocardiography
  • To work co-operatively and collaboratively with members of other professions and disciplines, ensuring the provision of a progressive learning environment for all staff
  • To contribute to the professional leadership of the technical staff within the service
  • To actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to all our services

Responsibilities:

  • Departmental To carry out diagnostic echocardiography and report clinical echo studies independently and promptly to British Society of Echocardiography latest standards To carry out when required 12 lead resting ECG, occasional Fitting of 24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECG, and 24hr BP. The ability to analyse 24hr/48hr/7day ECG would be desirable. Where needed certified training will be given To report on and code 12 Lead Resting ECG, 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure and 24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECG’s To assist in monitoring stock levels of consumables and technical equipment.
  • To participate in research projects as required and overseen by the Lead Echocardiographer ensuring a patient-centered approach to care
  • To actively encourage the development of innovative practices within the department
  • To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within the Company, Educational
  • To provide guidance and support to junior staff delivering the service
  • To assist in setting protocols and standards of care for echo patients within the service To assist in echocardiography education in company MDT meetings To maintain own proficiency in echocardiography and other technical skills and ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current
  • To participate in his/her own Performance Review and actively participate in own continuing professional development Managerial To assist the service manager in the smooth running of the service To monitor waiting list times for echo studies, ensuring waiting times are minimised To ensure any delays or shortfalls in service are promptly reported to the service manager and assist in taking remedial action
  • To assist in the recruitment of clinical staff if technical and professionally appropriate
  • To assist the management team in ensuring that all staff receive regular mandatory training as set out in Company policy To support the service manager in implementing Company initiatives and strategies within the care group To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative activities