Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist Northampton, England
Job description
To work with the other members of the Cardiology Department (under the direction of the Manager) to provide the Echocardiography Service, as required by the Trust.
Perform Echocardiograms for inpatients and outpatients.
Perform echocardiograms to produce accurate reports using Philips ISCV reporting system to BSE standards using Philips Epiq 7; iE33; CX50, CVX and GE Vivid I echo machines Assists with specialist echo (stress echo/TOE/contrast) as required.
This clinical post is suitable for an enthusiastic team player who has experience working at a senior level, who can work in partnership with the existing teams to provide and coordinate expert care within Northampton General.
To provide a comprehensive and diagnostic report to aid and provide Medical staff with implementation of treatment.
To respond autonomously to unexpected clinical emergencies and technical situations, displaying efficient problem solving initiative.
To analyse and report Echocardiograms acting appropriately in the event of significant adverse findings. Perform additional measurements and calculations in non-standard views to exclude or reveal abnormalities.
To treat all patients with respect and understanding and ensure the comfort and satisfaction, as far as possible, of all patients attending or communicating with the Department
Must be able to independently plan and prioritise workload.
To ensure the area of work is clean, tidy and replenished with stock at the end of each
To ensure all copy report filing is up-to-date at the end of each session.
To ensure appropriate stock control by liaising with other members for the rotation and replenishment of consumables relating to the Echocardiography Service.
To assist with the process of formulating new policies and procedures relating to service provision and comply with Trust Policies and Procedures
Help to create and maintain positive working relationship within the team and other departments.
To maintain accurate and legible patient records and prepare reports as required.
To be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and to be an effective role model.
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Specific Responsibilities:
To deliver a comprehensive Echocardiography Service in accordance with current BSE guidelines with total autonomy that meets the needs of the Trust.
To provide a comprehensive and diagnostic report to aid and provide Medical staff with implementation of treatment.
To respond autonomously to unexpected clinical emergencies and technical situations, displaying efficient problem solving initiative.
The post holder will be competent at complex studies, valve and ACHD clinics and able to interpret and seek appropriate levels of support regarding any issues that may arise.
To ensure adequate monitoring of patients during Echocardiography.
To analyse and report Echocardiograms acting appropriately in the event of significant adverse findings. Perform additional measurements and calculations in non-standard views to exclude or reveal abnormalities.
To treat all patients with respect and understanding and ensure the comfort and satisfaction, as far as possible, of all patients attending or communicating with the Department.
To be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day care and quality assurance of any equipment used.
To have responsibility for providing letters/reports relating to Echocardiography in a timely and appropriate way.
To keep up to date with advances in Echocardiography and implement advances in service provision as and when appropriate.
Must be able to independently plan and prioritise workload.
To ensure the area of work is clean, tidy and replenished with stock at the end of each clinical work session.
Communication & Administration:
To liaise with the Manager and Consultant Cardiologists to discuss operational issues and implement change as necessary.
To communicate with representatives from Medical companies on the development of new technology.
To communicate clinical information effectively to patients.
To have the necessary interpersonal skills to manage patient/relative contacts where there may be hostility (e.g. anxious, confused or aggressive patient), poor understanding (e.g. language, impaired vision or hearing)
To ensure that due respect is given to patient privacy and dignity at all times.
To ensure that due respect is given to cultural differences.
To attend meetings with the Head of Service and other colleagues to discuss departmental operational issues.
To ensure computerised data collection is up to date.
To ensure the accuracy and legibility of all data.
To ensure all copy report filing is up-to-date at the end of each session.
To ensure appropriate stock control by liaising with other members for the rotation and
replenishment of consumables relating to the Echocardiography Service.
Teaching & Training:
To be responsible for the teaching/training of department personnel, cardiology registrars and
trainee Health Scientists in Echocardiography as and when required, in accordance with the
National Standard (BSE).
Professional self-development.
To ensure professional development to maintain and enhance technical competency in line with current clinical practice and techniques.
To undertake additional training where appropriate to develop existing advanced skills and to enhance existing skills.
Management:
To understand basic budgetary matters and use of resources in a cost effective way under the direction of the department management team.
To liaise with the Administration and Performance Manager to ensure that administration staff make/rearrange appointments where appropriately and in line with Trust Procedures and waiting time targets.
To initiate and assist with research studies, audits and quality initiatives as appropriate.
To assist and support the Cardiology Manager with the collection departmental statistics.
To respond to patient and staff complaints in accordance with Trust protocol.
To attend meetings as directed and feedback information as appropriate
To assist with the process of formulating new policies and procedures relating to service provision and comply with Trust Policies and Procedures
Help to create and maintain positive working relationship within the team and other departments.
The post holder needs to ensure that patients are seen within the target waiting times specified by local and national guidelines.
Ensure the promotion of safety, well-being and interests of the patients, staff and visitors.
Be aware of the trust's policies and procedures and ensure that these are carried out.
The post holder is to participate fully in quality assurance initiatives with particular emphasis on 'Customer first approach'.
Be aware of the Trust’s disciplinary and grievance procedures.
To uphold and maintain information security in line with the Northampton general hospital policy.
Professional:
To implement research based practice.
To maintain accurate and legible patient records and prepare reports as required.
To be responsible for maintaining high standards of care and to be an effective role model.
Be responsible for ensuring that reports and results processed by post holder are recorded/stored safely and accurately.
To take necessary actions to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence. Participate in Clinical Governance activities and wherever possible ensure practice is research based.
Provide leadership to junior staff within the Cardiology department. Support and facilitate members of the multidisciplinary team with their roles within the Department.
To communication with all groups of staff within the Cardiology department to ensure dissemination of information and maintain effective links with all other disciplines, wards and departments in the Trust
Promote ideas and suggestions for improvements in care for patients attending the department.
To be responsible participating in the daily checks of the resuscitation trolley.
To work in accordance with the National Service Framework and white papers.
To be actively involved in monitoring the quality of the service provided
Other Information:
The postholder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required.
The postholder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours.
The postholder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision.
The postholder will adhere to, at all times, any Professional, NHS Code of Conducts and legislation relevant for their area of work.
The postholder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work.
The postholder will be expected to work to any Corporate/Division/Directorate/Department objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
The postholder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
