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Prif leoliad
Cardio Vascular and Thoracic
Gradd
Band 6
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 18 mis (Fixed term)
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Rhan-amser
37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
188-CL060325
Cyflogwr
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Southampton General Hospital
Tref
Southampton
Cyflog
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum (PA) Pro rata
Yn cau
26/03/2025 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad
25/04/2025

Teitl cyflogwr

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Trainee Echocardiographer

Band 6

Trosolwg o'r swydd

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
 
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Here at University Hospital Southampton we have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term full-time training post in Echocardiography. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by Health Education England.
 
Successful candidates will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. For more information, please see the NSHCS website: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/echocardiography-training-programme
 
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
 
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
 
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
 
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
 
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people. University Hospital Southampton is a leading tertiary Cardiac Centre and is committed to developing the future work force for Cardiac Physiologists and Healthcare Scientists.

We are a vibrant and diverse BSE-accredited department, collectively performing around 20,000 echocardiograms each year on all ages. Our team are involved in a wide range of specialist services including congenital and physiologist-led services. We pride ourselves on actively supporting continual professional development, including regular protected educational session
 
Your Responsibilities
 
WHAT YOU'LL DO
 
- Undertake training in echocardiography to British Society of Echocardiography standards as set out by the ETP
- Complete a Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography at a nominated University- Participate in non-invasive cardiac investigations such as ECG, Holter and stress testing
 
A full list of your roles and responsibilities can be found within the Job Description document.
 
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
 
There are 3 key attributes we are looking for:
- A highly driven and motivated individual who has a committed and in-depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work with a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs.
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work
 
In addition to these attributes, you must hold a 1st or 2:1 in Cardiac Physiology or a relevant scientific subject or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology as evidenced for example by appropriate voluntary registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists or Academy for Healthcare Science

 

Manyleb y person

Trust Values

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Patients first
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Skills and competencies

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Data Analysis
  • General IT skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership
  • Presentation skills
  • Record Keeping
  • Research skills

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Applicants must have a 1st or 2.1 Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject (examples include Physiology, Pure or Applied Physics, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific content) or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology - as evidenced for example by appropriate voluntary registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists or Academy for Healthcare Science
  • Has an understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
  • A committed, in depth interest in Echocardiography and its application to direct clinical care of patients.
  • Ability to design research investigations and experiments.
  • Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical and medical literature.
  • Understanding of the role of Echocardiography in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
  • 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
Meini prawf dymunol
  • 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.

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Echo Education Lead
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