Trainee Echocardiographer

Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training (ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately) and the ability to develop and validate new techniques. Explain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs. Self-aware and flexible enough to adopt a range of evaluative or empathising listening styles according to the needs of the listener and the situation. Ability to analyse complex information comprising laboratory or workshop data, images and clinical details to formulate appropriate advice and judgements.

Flexibility to acquire the skills to organise, plan and monitor the workload of others. Ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment. Understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context. Ability to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up.

Skills and competencies Essential Analytical thinking Attention to detail Communication Emotional intelligence General IT skills Interpersonal skills Presentation skills Record keeping