Job summary
Employer heading
Specialist Physiologist ACHD Echocardiography- Band 7
NHS AfC: Band 7
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
- Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
- Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
- Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
- Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
- Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”
Job overview
· We are seeking a dynamic motivated physiologist competent within adult Echocardiography and keen to develop competency within ACHD Echocardiography. This is an exciting training opportunity to further develop skills in echocardiography, the successful candidates will work alongside the existing CHD staff providing Level 1 services in Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and satellite centres.
· The suitable candidate will be based in Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital but will be expected to also work across satellite sites. We are looking for candidates who share our passion for patient and family care, with a strong belief in influencing the quality agenda, whilst supporting the development of nursing and medical colleagues alike.
· This position will allow the successful candidates the opportunity to participate in all areas of ACHD Echocardiography techniques including, TOE and invasive structural procedures requiring echo support.
· The candidate should be able to provide evidence of continuing professional development.
· Voluntary Registration to the AHCS/RCCP and BSE accreditation or equivalent are essential, you should be willing to work towards EACVI accreditation in CHD. The suitable applicant should have the ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise their individual workload, as well as being able to work effectively within a team and support development of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
T This position will allow the successful candidates the opportunity to develop competency in all areas of ACHD Echocardiography techniques including, TOE and invasive structural procedures requiring echo support.
The successful candidate should be competent within adult echocardiography.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee will be an works towards becoming an expert in ACHD Echocardiography, joining a team of Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) specialists responsible for the care management of ACHD patients within the Northwest Congenital Heart Disease Partnership (NWCHDP), serving a population of 7.5 million people.
The role includes providing outpatient clinics and inpatient Echocardiography procedures throughout the NWCHDP.
Once competent the appointee will also be expected to participate in a rotation to cover ACHD inpatient and outpatient activities at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and its satellite sites.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent
- HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent
- BSc Clinical Physiology
- Voluntary Registered with ACHS / RCCP
- EACVI CHD (European association of cardiovascular imaging
Desirable criteria
- ILS/ALS
- BSE accreditation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven experience and competencies in all areas of Echocardiograph Health and Safety
- Proven experience in the field of ACHD echocardiography
- Evidence of substantial experience working at Band 7
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
- Health and Safety
Desirable criteria
- NHS management training/experience in recruitment, disciplinary procedures, sickness absence etc
- Personal development in areas of Leadership
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephen Qadir
- Job title
- Lead physiologist for ACHD echocardiography
- Email address
- [email protected]
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