Job summary To provide, as part of the cardiac physiologist team, cardiac diagnostic services across the trust sites and in the community, specialising in the field of Echocardiography.As a specialist in Echocardiography, you will perform a range of highly specialist cardiac ultrasound investigations, measurements and analysis, interpret findings and issue final clinically diagnostic reports to a competent and highly professional standard.Assist in the supervision and training of other echocardiographers, cardiac physiologists, doctors and students.Assist in the provision, organisation and development of the services of the department, including some administrative and housekeeping tasks.Maintain accreditations with the relevant professional bodies/societies.
Main duties of the job Participate in the provision of echocardiographic servicesPerform all echocardiographic studies to departmental protocols & relevant society standards/guideline, including transthoracic adult, bubble, contrast (LVO).Perform accurate and reproducible standard and advanced echocardiographic measurements to departmental and relevant society standards/guidelinesInterpret echocardiographic findings and produce timely signed off diagnostic reports to departmental and relevant society standards.Obtain and maintain competency in IV cannulationPerform IV cannulation on patients in preparation for contrast (LVO), bubble and pharmacological stress echocardiography.Accurately perform 12 lead electrocardiograms, non-invasive BP, O2 sats and height and weight measurementsInterpret 12 lead electrocardiogramsMaintain proficiency in echocardiography and other technical skills adopting best practice and current guidelines.Hold and maintain BSE/ESCVI or equivalent accreditations in echocardiography.Hold and maintain ILS certification.
About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services.
We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do.
Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients.
By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert.
The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) BSE/EACVI Accreditation (or equivalent) Evidence of continued professional Development BLS ILS Experience Essential Performing and reporting transthoracic echocardiograms consummate with a Band 7 post Performing 12 lead ECG's Performing IV cannulation Ability to organise and prioritise workloads and demonstrate initiative Additional Criteria Essential Effective verbal and written communication Reliable and punctual Good interpersonal skills