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Job overview

** Previous applicants need not apply**

East Cheshire NHS trust are opening a purpose-built Community Diagnostic centre at the Congleton War Memorial Hospital site. We are developing and expanding our Cardio-respiratory department to support a wide range of diagnostic services. You will work on rotation at both the Congleton and Macclesfield sites to ensure you maintain competency in all areas and gain exposure to specialist testing, MDT and review sessions.

You will have the opportunity to develop your existing skills and be supported and encouraged to undertake further training and education. You will take an active role in the training and support of medical colleagues and junior staff including those undertaking the ETP programme. You will be supported to lead audit and MDT meetings and encourage others to participate.

The successful candidate will need to be a supportive team player and be able to adapt to situations quickly and manage their workload, prioritizing tasks according to urgency.

You will need previous experience at band 6 level, a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, voluntary registration with the RCCP/AHCS and BSE Accreditation. 

***Please note this post may be closed early if a high number of applications are received***

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

• Maintain BSE accreditation and perform high quality diagnostic tests to recognised BSE standards and produce highly complex reports which directly impact on patient care
• Support the delivery of specialist echo services including Transeosophageal and stress echocardiography.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing professional standards and service delivery within the department
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with the Principal Physiologist and senior team to support service provision
• Oversee and prioritise own workload/referrals to meet service needs liaising with Principal Physiologist to address demand and capacity issues
• To undertake Transthoracic echocardiograms and produce high quality reports in line with British Society of echocardiography guidelines.
• Support training and development of physiology and medical staff.
• Actively participate in the ETP student education and development programme, providing practical and theoretical training as required.

Candidates are encouraged to contact the department to organize an informal visit or further discussion around our exciting training and development opportunities. Please contact Martha Scott, Principal Physiologist on 01625 661712.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.