Highly Specialist Echocardiographer - Wimpole Street

Job summary
Are you an experienced Echocardiographer committed to delivering excellence in patient care? Would you like to further develop your skills within a world-class imaging centre in the heart of London?

We are looking for a motivated and highly skilled professional to join our expert team. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, exposure to a diverse range of clinical pathologies, and the opportunity to work alongside leading specialists in Echocardiography within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. You will also be encouraged to contribute to teaching, service development, and continuous learning.

If you hold BSE, EACVI, or an equivalent Echocardiography accreditation, have experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career or seeking a fresh challenge where your expertise are recognised and your professional development is supported, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the Private Patient team and play a significant part in the ongoing development of this new facility. Our clinic's weekday working hours run from 8am to 8pm, with varing shift patterns.

All Wimpole Street staff rotate to the Royal Brompton site. This rotation is mandatory, as it provides exposure across multiple sites and helps consolidate echocardiography skills.

The post holder will perform a range of echo examinations. The role offers applicants the opportunity to remain up-to-date with new developments and trends in 3D echocardiography, stress echocardiography, contrast studies, and strain imaging.

The post holder is expected to work as an effective and responsible practitioner, supporting others and the wider team, in a flexible and approachable manner.

About us
The Trust has a well-established and strong brand within the private patient sector. In 2016, RB&HH Specialist Care invested in a new private outpatient and diagnostic clinic, centrally located in the Harley Street medical area.

The Wimpole Street Diagnostic Services Department has an exceptionally high staff satisfaction rating, with all team members valued and respected for their unique contributions to a world-class service. The facility is equipped with a wide range of state-of-the-art technology, including PET, CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, non-invasive testing, and lung function services.

Job responsibilities

• To independently perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Write comprehensive clinical reports in a timely manner and escalate any new findings for clinical review.
• Manage own CPD including echocardiography re-accreditation
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the organisation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with Trust policies.
• Actively participate in meetings
• Ensure that all equipment is in working order and promptly report faults without delay.
• Evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration with the Echo lead.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the health and safety risks associated with echocardiography, particularly the ergonomic challenges encountered during scanning, and consistently apply appropriate techniques and safe working practices to minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injury to oneself.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate essential experience of performing and reporting echocardiograms independently
• Years of experience
• Knowledge and practical experience in at least one specialist area e.g. stress echo, congenital heart disease

Desirable

• Knowledge of practical understanding of using advanced echo modalities e.g. 3D, strain
• Experience of leading a small project within a team e.g. QA, audits, patient experience funds
• Experience of multiple site rotation

Skills
Essential

• Use of different Echo scanners from different vendors
• Experience of applying theory into practice
• Experience of verbally or written communication with various stakeholders e.g. consultants, admin, other allied health professionals
• Stock management

Desirable

• Presentation at conference or MDT

Knowledge
Essential

• BSE, European or equivalent accreditation qualification in specialist area
• Demonstrate experience in managing clinically unstable patients

Desirable

• ILS certification
• Cannulation skills

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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