We are recruiting a highly specialised Physiologist in Echocardiography. The post requires a BSE accredited Physiologist with proven competency in transthoracic echocardiography.
LHCH provides specialist care across the trust for numerous services, including thoracic surgery, aortic surgery, general cardiology and surgical care, heart failure, PPCI services. We are also responsible for CVD services within Knowsley. There is opportunity for career development due to our range of specialist echo clinics including, ICC, cardio-oncology, physiologist led valve clinics, along with an established multi-disciplinary Mavacamten clinic. We offer training and education and are supported by 5 imaging consultants.
Here at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, we have a clear vision to "be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation" and we are seeking applications from motivated and dynamic physiologists who are ambitious and possess a professional attitude.
We are looking for candidates who share our passion for patient and family care, with a strong belief in influencing the quality agenda, whilst supporting the development of nursing and medical colleagues alike.
To provide experienced and multi-skilled hands-on participation in the complete range of Echocardiography investigations provided by Liverpool heart & Chest Hospital.
To provide support for specialist echo techniques including stress and contrast echo.
To provide support for Transoesophageal echo and other invasive procedures.
To assist the Echo lead in designated management aspects of the Echo department
To provide training and assessments to other members of staff of various grades within the given specialty areas.
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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For a full detailed job description, main responsibilities along with personal specification please see JD and PS document attachments.
