Echocardiographer

The post holder will be a fully independent practitioner performing and reporting a full range of adult Echocardiograms in a community setting to BSE standards. They will demonstrate clinical leadership and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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To independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms

to current BSE standards.

Organise and prioritise own daily workload based on clinical urgency.

Provide a clinical report in a timely manner and inform the referring

clinician of any findings that would necessitate a change in clinical

management.

To analyse and interpret complex information using best practice and make

autonomous decisions based on the information provided.

Maintain own CPD and BSE / EACVI accreditation.

Keep up to date with current developments and advances in

Echocardiography and general Cardiology.

Respond promptly to emergencies.

To deliver appropriate patient care at all times.

To establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of

the organisation.

To actively take part in the training and development of staff /

trainees.

To maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy at all

times.

Actively participate in MDT meetings providing specialist knowledge to

other echocardiographers and medical staff.

To ensure that all equipment is in working order and report faults

without delay.

To evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration

with the Echo lead.

Be aware of and comply with all health and safety protocols as set out by

the organization.

To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers

in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to

minimise injury to oneself.

Ensure stock levels are adequate to meet service needs.

The postholder may be required to travel to remote clinical locations

(Full UK Driving license is preferable with access to their own vehicle)

Support the Echocardiography lead to ensure delivery of a high-quality

and efficient Echocardiography service by proposing and implementing changes to

develop and improve service provision.

To ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are recorded /

escalated appropriately.

To work within the standards set by the British Society Echocardiography

To attend and participate in departmental and Echo service delivery

meetings

Ensure professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are

maintained.

Maintain personal performance and quality standards as agreed in the

staff appraisal review.

The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and

wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that

patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with

excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely

effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability

to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services.

Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have

a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our

patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service

delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and

commitment to what they do.

Come and be a part of our amazing team!

Other

Qualifications

Essential: - BSc in Healthcare Science /Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent.; - BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited.; - AHCS or HCPC Registered.

Experience

Desirable: - Experience in a community-based Echocardiography service.; - Experience in training.; - Experience in audit.; - Have knowledge of CIMAR PACS and System One