Band 7 Echocardiographers

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Belfast is seeking an experienced professional to manage the Echocardiography service. The role involves providing clinical reports, optimizing workflows, and fostering good relationships among staff. The ideal candidate has a BSc in Clinical Physiology, BSE accreditation, and experience in cardiac services. This position offers a chance to contribute to the development of services in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 level in Echocardiography.
• One year's experience reporting on TTE's with full BSE accreditation.
• Evidence of continuing professional development at postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Echocardiography service efficiently and effectively.
• Provide clinical reports for cardiac physiology investigations.
• Analyse and redesign workflows to optimise patient services.

Skills

Experience in Echocardiography

Report writing

Communication skills

Workflow analysis

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent

Full BSE accreditation in Adult Echocardiography

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Hospital IT systems

Job description

KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• With Trust Echocardiography Lead and colleagues ensures the day to day management and administration of the Echocardiography service throughout the NHSCT is carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Provide clinical/factual reports for all cardiac physiology investigations for which post-holder is appropriately accredited with complete autonomy.
• Map, analyse and redesign intra-departmental workflows and processes to optimise services to patients both at in-patient and out-patient level.
• Manage communication and foster good working relationships between Cardio-physiologists, Nurses, Cardiologists and other staff.
• Assist the Clinical Physiology Services Management Team in the future development of Cardiac Physiology Services in the NHSCT and advise on Business cases when required.
• Provide input during planning for work to upgrade the Department's facilities to ensure that the environment is suitable for Cardiac Clinical Physiology Services.
• To undertake other Cardiac Physiology duties as and when required.
• To delegate appropriately skilled staff to work areas as service demands.
• To lead by example in setting a high standard of personal work whilst acting as a member of a team to ensure the highest possible standards of work.
• To advise the Trust Lead Cardiac Clinical Physiologist on goods and service requirements of the Department, evaluating new products and making recommendations as to suitable products.
• To have assist Cardiac Clinical Physiology staff and undergraduates in order to develop their skills in Echocardiography and all other non-invasive diagnostics.
• To maintain appropriate supplies and consumables for the department to ensure service demands are met.
• To monitor staffing levels to ensure that the service functions efficiently and effectively and escalate issues to the Trust Clinical Physiology Manager or Trust Lead Cardiac Physiologist when necessary

Criteria

• A minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 level working primarily in the discipline of Echocardiography
• One years' experience reporting on TTE's following full BSE accreditation
• Experience in using Microsoft computer packages to include Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.
• Experience in using Hospital IT systems e.g. PAS, NIECR, Cardiology databases/reporting systems etc.
• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• RCCP/ACHCS
• Evidence of continuing professional development at postgraduate level to include full current BSE accreditation in Adult Echocardiography
• ILS certification (i.e carried out within previous 24 months of closing date for post)