Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for 3 x full-time training posts in Echocardiography for an 18 month duration. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by Health Education England.
Successful candidates will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography.
The Trainee Echocardiographer will be responsible for their own progression through the training programme completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the Curriculum Library, undertaking the complementary academic Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography and preparing for and completing the BSE Transthoracic Accreditation process.
We recognise that our staff are our most precious resource and we are committed to reaching your potential by offering a structured development and education pathway. We have an experienced and well-resourced education team and your development and learning will be supported by a designated Training Officer.
We welcome candidates who have completed a relevant degree in Cardiac Physiology, or a relevant scientific subject (e.g. Pure or Applied Physics, Engineering, Biology or Human Biology, or Sports Science (if significant scientific content) or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology.