Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

The Trainee Echocardiographer will be employed for a fixed term of 18 months during which time they will work through a programme of learning.

They will be supported by the Clinical Educator, but must take responsibility for their own progression through the training programme. Completing a mixture of work-based competencies and assessments, alongside the learning outcomes outlined in the NSHCS Curriculum Library. Trainees will additionally undertake the complementary academic Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography, and be required to prepare and complete the BSE Transthoracic Accreditation process.

The majority of training and development will take place in Cardiac Investigations Department, but there will be requirements to travel to the academic institution. The training and development will be underpinned by the knowledge and applied learning that forms part of the nationally recognised BSE accreditation programme. The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of scientific and clinical skills, initially under supervision, alongside the compulsory mandatory training.

At all times the Trainee Echocardiographer is expected to work within standard operating policies and procedures of the department and adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care and dignity and respect of equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.

The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the academic and practical elements of the training scheme. In doing so they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Perform and interpret specialised cardiac investigations - specifically transthoracic echocardiography

Assist in specialised non-invasive diagnostic investigations

Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles

Analyse, interpret and report on complex data and understand the clinical implications of the data

Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Initiate and undertake research, clinical innovations and service improvement. Effectively disseminating findings and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees.

Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs

Assist the Clinical Service Lead and other senior members of the team in the day-to-day delivery of the diagnostic service.

They will be expected to complete all work-based training and assessment for registration with the BSE and the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Trainees must meet the AHCS Standards of proficiency for Healthcare Science Practitioners.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Expanded

**Scientific and Clinical Practice**:
Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role.

Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out.

Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and quality systems.

Comment and advice on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements.

Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific procedures and highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities.

Assist with procurement, acceptance and use of medical devices and consumables.

Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording all maintenance and calibration procedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken.

Use reagents, consumables, hazardous materials and equipment safely and in accordance with Health & Safety polices.

Participate in risk management procedures including risk assessments and the investigation an