Job summary This is anexciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join ourgrowing team of cardiac staff.
We are looking for a BSE Adult AccreditedEchocardiographer to deliver our sports cardiology screening services tofootball clubs across the UK.This rolehas an increasing and variable workload, the individual needs to be able torespond to a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to travel and adapt asrequired.We arelooking to recruit an experienced Cardiac physiologist.
Customer service iscrucial to the delivery of our services and maintaining relationships acrossour client base.
You must be self motivated and have excellent interpersonalskills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels.As aSpecialist Sports Cardiac Physiologist, you will be report into the LeadEchocardiographer and Directors, delivering our quality echo service across oursports cardiology clients, namely amateur/professional footballers across UKfootball clubs.
Main duties of the job It isenvisaged that this role will primarily be based along the M4 corridor, althoughlocations further afield may be required, covering quite a large area.
Travelwill be required in line with business requirements.You will beexpected to have an understanding of the physiological changes to the athletesheart and differentiation from pathology.Youwill be responsible for performing a Resting ECG and a TransthoracicEchocardiogram to BSE guidance and additional measurements to support eliteathlete sports cardiology assessments (additional training will be provided tosupport this if is a unique opportunity to work with Elite sports people and their medical teams and provides an opportunity for those with an interest in this area.The role involves screening at the club or the organisations training facilities and as such a willingness to travel is essential for this role.We have a digital capability that allows staff to work remotely and connect with our cardiologists and share images and reports.We have regular departmental meetings with CPD, clinical presentations and teaching from our cardiologists.External CPD is encouraged and support is given to attend conferences and scientific meetings.
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Job description Job responsibilities To carry out diagnostic echocardiography and be able to report clinicalecho studies independently and promptly, to British Society of Echocardiographyguidelines.To carry out when required 12 lead resting ECG, occasional Fitting of24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECG, and 24hr BP.
The ability to analyse24hr/48hr/7day ECG is also required.To report on and code 12 Lead Resting ECG, 24hr Ambulatory BloodPressure and 24hr, 48hr, 7 day Holter ECGsTo assist in monitoring stock levels of consumables and technicalequipment.To promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within theCompany, ensuring a patient-centred approach to care.To actively encourage the development of innovative practices within thedepartment.Toparticipate in research projects as required and overseen by the LeadEchocardiographer.To provide teaching and support to other members of the departmentlearning echocardiography.To work co-operatively and collaboratively with members of otherprofessions and disciplines, ensuring the provision of a progressive learningenvironment for all staff.To contribute to the professional leadership of the technical staffwithin the service.To actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to allPML services.To maintain own proficiency in echocardiographyand other technical skills and ensure that own mandatory training certificatesare current.To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrativeactivities.To organise and arrange ones own travel between client locations,travel expenses will be covered for any business related activities.
Dependanton client location, overnight stay may, on occasion, be required.
Expensessupported in line with company policies.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential The post holder must be a member of the British Society of Echocardiography and have current Adult Proficiency and should be registered with RCCP or equivalent Experience Essential Proven work experience as an Echocardiographer Desirable - Excellent Organisational and administrative skills - An interest in Sports screening/the Athletic heart - Ability to advise and work with senior members of staff - Personable with strong communication capabilities with clients, patients and across all levels of the business.
- Driven and determined - A full driving licence to travel between client locations - A flexible approach, during peak seasons weekend work is likely to be required, and occasional evening.