Trainee Echocardiographer

The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the academic and practical elements of the training scheme. In so doing they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical, and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience and will learn how to: Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations. Perform specialised diagnostics investigations. Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients.

Analyse and interpret and data compare investigative and clinical options. Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients. Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace. Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs.

Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members. Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience. Assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and other senior members of the team in the day to day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracic diagnostic service.