Highly Specialised Echocardiographer - Harefield Hospital
hace 11 horas
Uxbridge
Job summaryAre You Looking for a change? Join our team at Harefield Hospital!We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our team of highly specialized Echocardiographers at Harefield HospitalMain duties of the jobTo contribute positively towards the echocardiography service at Harefield Hospital. The main duties are outlined in the attached job description.About usWe can offer you a clean, calm and well-organised environment, with a fully integrated reporting system and modern equipment.We pride ourselves in our regular commitment to ongoing education with Cardiologist-led weekly case review meetings, and monthly echo-specific education forums.Need a hand with advanced imaging techniques? We offer support, training and assessment modules in strain, 3D & contrast and actively encourage the development of critical thinking skills.We offer well-being support and have a dedicated echo management team who want you to be the best you can be, to ensure our patients receive the first-class service they deserve.Harefield Hospital is part of GSTT Trust. We a proud and long-standing commitment to the investigation, treatment and research of heart and lung disease. As one of the largest echocardiography services in the UK, we offer the full complement of specialist echo services to our cardiac & respiratory teams at Harefield Hospital.We are looking for enthusiastic & dynamic Specialist Echocardiographers to join our team. This post offers the opportunity to work with international leaders in the field in a stimulating and collegiate environment across multiple sites.DetailsDate posted14 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 55,524 to 62,652 a year Per Annum inc. Outer London HCAS ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number196-LIS10711DJob locationsHarefield HospitalHill End RoadHarefieldUB9 6JHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will have 3 years post accreditation experience in echocardiography (Level 2 BSE or equivalent). A background in cardiac investigations is an advantage. The successful candidate will become a key contributor to both the daily operations and strategic direction of our service and will share our commitment to both continual learning and excellence. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will have 3 years post accreditation experience in echocardiography (Level 2 BSE or equivalent). A background in cardiac investigations is an advantage. The successful candidate will become a key contributor to both the daily operations and strategic direction of our service and will share our commitment to both continual learning and excellence.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialBSc Clinical Physiology or equivalentEchocardiography accreditation (British Society of Echocardiography level 2 or equivalent) with documented up-to-date continuing professional developmentImmediate Life Support or aboveDesirable3 years post accreditation experienceHCPC registered/eligible Experience EssentialContemporary experience in performing and reporting transthoracic echocardiography in adult patientsBackground experience in range of techniques involved in assessment and therapy provision for patients with cardiac diseaseTechnical skills enabling measurement and analysis of physiological parameters, including 12 lead ECG & blood pressureAbility to interpret fundamental ECG abnormalitiesDesirableCompetency in strain imagingCompetency in 3D imagingCompetency in the use of ultrasound enhancing agentsExperience in complex pathologies in a cardiac surgery centre Skills EssentialExcellent interpersonal skillsHigh degree of dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for manipulation of echo probe involving long periods of concentrationGood computer skills, able to perform basic troubleshooting steps in case of malfunction of image acquisition, transfer & reporting systemsDesirableExperience in stress echo Personal Qualities EssentialCommitment to excellence & continual service developmentFlexibility to work as a member of a teamSelf-motivatingAbility to think clearly and act appropriately in emergency situationsDesirableDemonstrated ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment Person Specification Qualifications EssentialBSc Clinical Physiology or equivalentEchocardiography accreditation (British Society of Echocardiography level 2 or equivalent) with documented up-to-date continuing professional developmentImmediate Life Support or aboveDesirable3 years post accreditation experienceHCPC registered/eligible Experience EssentialContemporary experience in performing and reporting transthoracic echocardiography in adult patientsBackground experience in range of techniques involved in assessment and therapy provision for patients with cardiac diseaseTechnical skills enabling measurement and analysis of physiological parameters, including 12 lead ECG & blood pressureAbility to interpret fundamental ECG abnormalitiesDesirableCompetency in strain imagingCompetency in 3D imagingCompetency in the use of ultrasound enhancing agentsExperience in complex pathologies in a cardiac surgery centre Skills EssentialExcellent interpersonal skillsHigh degree of dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for manipulation of echo probe involving long periods of concentrationGood computer skills, able to perform basic troubleshooting steps in case of malfunction of image acquisition, transfer & reporting systemsDesirableExperience in stress echo Personal Qualities EssentialCommitment to excellence & continual service developmentFlexibility to work as a member of a teamSelf-motivatingAbility to think clearly and act appropriately in emergency situationsDesirableDemonstrated ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary environmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarefield HospitalHill End RoadHarefieldUB9 6JHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarefield HospitalHill End RoadHarefieldUB9 6JHUnited KingdomEmployer's website