About the Role

The post holder will receive the training required to independently perform comprehensive fetal echocardiograms following Fetal Anomaly Screening Program guidelines (FASP) and British Congenital Cardiac Association Fetal Cardiology Standards (BCCA Standards) as part of the fetal cardiology team, which includes the fetal cardiology consultant, fetal cardiology fellow/registrar, clinical nurse specialist, and fellow echocardiographers. They will also be required to work closely with colleagues in the Fetal Medicine department.

The role is predominantly patient-facing and clinical, with administrative and teaching/training time included commensurate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly complex and accurate analysis and interpretation of results to the team and, at times, patients/parents.
• Report results immediately on the appropriate database.
• Update paper notes to the computer database as soon as possible for the post holder's own patients and that of colleagues when required.
• Provide technical support regarding ultrasound machines and image review software to the wider team.
• Report any issues to the Senior Chief Fetal Echocardiographer.
• Manage the training schedule and documentation of the fetal echocardiography caseload as evidence.
• Engage in appropriate self-directed learning and attend courses and online resources.
• Attend departmental training and the pediatric cardiology multidisciplinary meeting.