Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)
An opportunity has arisen to join the echo team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This position requires someone with experience in echocardiography and an interest in transferring their skills to the paediatric setting. Previous experience in paediatrics is not necessary but an enthusiasm to develop existing echocardiography knowledge will stand the post holder in good stead for progressing in this field. We are looking for a person who, with support, will perform echocardiography in children with a large spectrum of congenital, inherited and acquired heart conditions.
To complete in-house training with support and teaching from senior clinical scientist/physiologists.
To carry out complex transthoracic paediatric echocardiograms guided by departmental protocols.
To produce and authorise an accurate, factual and clinical report for each study, in order to guide the clinician on the management of the patient, therefore recognising when a patient needs to be seen urgently by a Cardiologist
To regularly prepare and present interesting cases at departmental meetings
To take responsibility for monitoring own performance and professional development to ensure the delivery of a high quality, efficient, and effective service
To demonstrate a positive attitude to the team and contribute to change and developments within the department
To be responsible for the accurate inputting, archiving and updating of all clinical data from the Clinical Physiology Department into the Information Database (EPIC
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
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