Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echo

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cardio-Respiratory Department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital for a Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography). The role will predominantly be specialised in echocardiography and candidates should possess BSE accreditation. Candidates wishing to maintain their skills in other cardiac physiology services is encouraged.

The successful candidate will be expected to work between the main department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and within the local Community Diagnostic Centres.

Main duties of the job

• To provide education and training for Physiologists and other healthcare professionals within echocardiography
• To have designated responsibilities within the echo department to support the echo team
• To participate in CPD activities to maintain own competencies and understand changes in national guidance/training requirements
• To review and authorise reports from non BSE accredited Physiologists giving appropriate feedback
• To be a senior member of the Cardio-Respiratory team as a whole by working together, ensuring the delivery of high quality services to our patients
• Work closely with the clinical service manager to deliver on local and national objectives

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, team structure and responsibilities.