Job overview

Here at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals we have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term full-time training post in Echocardiography.  This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by Health Education England.

We are extremely keen to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual that would like to pursue a career in Echocardiography. The training programme is open to cardiac physiologists who have an interest in specialising in Echocardiography but also other individuals with a healthcare or science background who would like to progress into diagnostic cardiology. 

You will work alongside a very established and experienced senior team who are absolutely committed and dedicated to training in addition to our successful and current trainees.  

Successful candidates will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. For more information, please see the NSHCS website: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/echocardiography-training-programme

Main duties of the job

• Undertake the NSHCS echocardiography training programme and work towards completion of the British Society of Echocardiography accreditation.
• The post holder will follow a structured training plan to meet both with clearly defined targets, expectations and regular assessments in order to complete British Society of Accreditation.
• To assist in the training of Cardiac Physiologists within non-invasive cardiology to degree level in conjunction with the departments training co-ordinator.
• Performing echocardiograms which requires intimate contact with patients.
• Provide a safe, efficient and effective Cardiology service to our patients.
• Responsible for participating in clinical audit activities, research and development and equipment evaluation.
• Work collaboratively on a day to day basis with others and ensure service needs are met.
• Commitment to working within teams.
• Coaches and provides advice to others adopting a positive encouraging style. To annually complete the Immediate Life Saving certificate to the standard defined and accredited by the UK resuscitation council.
• Maintain accurate patient data including accurate documentation and record keeping in line with Trust policies and have full regard to patient confidentiality.
• Ensure all untoward incidents are reported and appropriate action is taken.
• Observe and implement all health and safety policies.
• Attend appropriate meetings and seminars to maintain professional development.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. 

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire’s best known teaching hospitals.

• The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
• The Northern General Hospital
• Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
• Weston Park Cancer Hospital
• Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research.

We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

The Diagnostic Cardiology Unit provides an extensive range of non-invasive, invasive and specialist cardiac investigation to the South Yorkshire region.