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Cardiac Sonographer
4 weeks ago
Job summary
We are a very busy service with the ability to run 9 outpatient Echo lists including Community Diagnostics, a complex Echo list and inpatient Echo each session.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic competent and motivated BSE accredited Echocardiographer within our busy and friendly Cardiac Department. There is an opportunity for a physiologist with relevant experience who is looking for greater responsibility within the Team Leader role.
We will consider individuals who maybe working towards BSE accreditation, where this applies the post will be offered at Band 6 and upon successful accreditation the post holder will transfer to the Band 7 role.
This is an extremely exciting opportunity to be a part of developing and future proofing our department. We are keen to get the right team member in position at the outset to help develop our service.
We are a forward thinking, progressive department and you will be supported to further develop your expertise and autonomy. As a key member of the leadership team you will act as a role model and display the confidence and competence to support the Specialist Lead Physiologists and Head of cardiac physiology department and delivering an exemplar service.
This post requires a full UK driving license (inc. car) and flexibility to work across all ELHT locations as required.
Main duties of the job
To produce high quality diagnostic images and reports in accordance with BSE Guidance For IP/OP scans.
Escalate significant findings according to departmental policies and procedures
Participate in Quality Assurance and departmental audits
Maintain BSE accreditation and stay up to date with developments with the guidelines
Maintain equipment and report faults
Transfer images
Stock control
Triaging
Training of students and junior members of staff
Perform Team Leader responsibilities in rotation
Sickness and Absence management, Appraisals, performance management
Be computer literate - Cerner, Bed board, ICE, Change Healthcare
About us
The Trust offers Cardiology Service across all ELHT (Royal Blackburn Hospital, Burnley General Hospital, Clitheroe Community Hospital, Rossendale Hub).
The service involves cross site working, so you must be able to work across Trust Sites.
We are a forward thinking open minded service that is always keen to promote education, training, and multi skilling.
ELHT is a large teaching hospital, with training and up skilling opportunities for all.
As a Trust we are committed to Continuous Professional Development and you will be encouraged to attend relevant professional Courses and Conferences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To produce high quality diagnostic images and reports in accordance with BSE Guidance For IP/OP scans.
Escalate significant findings according to departmental policies and procedures
Participate in Quality Assurance and departmental audits
Maintain BSE accreditation and stay up to date with developments with the guidelines
Maintain equipment and report faults
Transfer images
Stock control
Triaging
Training of students and junior members of staff
Perform Team Leader responsibilities in rotation
Sickness and Absence management, Appraisals, performance management
Be computer literate - PAS, Bed board, ICE, Change Healthcare
Person Specification
Accreditation
Essential
BSE Accreditation Degree in Healthcare Science or Equivalent Current scanning experience Excellent communication skills Computer Literate
Desirable
Post Accreditation experience Team Leader Experience Training the Trainer-
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