West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 7 - Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist, Cardiology
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Echocardiographer - Band 7
We are seeking to recruit an exceptionally skilled Echocardiographer at a Band 7, who shows evidence of excellent clinical ability and is eager to develop their managerial skills.
You should have an interest in both training and managing Echocardiographers and need to be keen to support the development of the rapidly growing Echocardiography Department.
You will be part of a quality assurance (QA) programme and will be key in the review of echos performed by junior staff.
Accreditation with BSE (or equivalent) is essential.
Any personal research or clinical interests including ongoing postgraduate study will be supported where possible, and we undertake to develop the successful applicant further.
This post has 12.5% R&R attached.
Role Overview
- Part of a Quality Assurance (QA) programme
- Key role in reviewing echos performed by junior staff
- Accreditation with BSE (or equivalent) essential
Department Details
- Echocardiography Equipment:
- 1 Philip’s EpiQ
- 6 GE E95’s
- 3 GE S70
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Data and Reporting:
- All scans are databased and reported on McKesson (Change Healthcare) which is linked across all sites.
- Stress echo is reported on EchoPAC.
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Daily Echo Lists:
- Includes stress echo lists (DSE and on a bike)
- Daily availability of TOE including 3D
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Specialist Clinics:
- Dedicated Specialists valve, heart failure and complex echo clinics running across the sites daily
Department Performance
- Annual Scans:
- 14,500 transthoracic echocardiograms
- 1,200 stress echo’s
Trust Facilities
- Cardiac Imaging:
- Dedicated Cardiac CT and MRI suite opened in November 2016
Career Opportunities
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New Hospital and Theatre Updates:
- New hospital planned for Watford
- Work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital
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Innovation and Partnerships:
- Building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care
- Working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare
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Staff Wellbeing and Development
- Priority Areas:
- Staff wellbeing and development
- Role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience
Flexible Working
- Flexible Working Options:
- A variety of flexible working options for all staff
- Flexible Working Options
Equality and Inclusion
- Encouraging and Welcoming People with Disabilities:
- If you need help, please ask
Application Process
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Early Closure:
- We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
- Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Response Time:
- If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Contact Information
- For Further Details / Informal Visits:
- Name: Oxana Dinsdale
- Job Title: Lead Cardiac Physiologist
- Email Address: oxana.dinsdale@nhs.net
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