Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography, Band 7

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a passionate, forward thinking Cardiac Physiologist to continue to build on the good work already achieved in developing an outstanding Echo service. Time and training will be given to achieve the required competencies to lead a Physiology service including clinical assessment. They will demonstrate clinical leadership and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing appropriate training to a wide range of medical professionals. The post holder will be a fully independent practitioner, autonomously performing and reporting a full range of routine and complex adult Echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatients to BSE standard.
They will organise and prioritise their own daily workload, providing clinical reports in a timely manner. Participate in Transoesophageal, Dobutamine Stress and Exercise Stress Echocardiography Assist with bubble studies and contrast Echocardiography Keep up to date with current developments and advances in Echocardiography and general Cardiology whilst maintaining own CPD. Establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the organisation. Provide portable echocardiograms on hospital in-patients on all wards, department of critical care, coronary care unit and emergency department.
Work on a rotational basis at the community diagnostic centre Provide Echo training for Regional Registrars To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to minimise injury to oneself. Participate in the departmental appraisal process and the management of junior Cardiac Physiologists

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