This post includes a 15% RRP for the successful applicant.
The position is for a Chief Technician. The successful candidate will have accreditation from the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) or equivalent. They will be a key and dynamic member of the cardiac physiology team based at King's College Hospital in the Princess Royal University Hospital.
In this role, you will be expected to independently practice echocardiography at a high level of skill and autonomy. You will possess the relevant skills for advanced echocardiographic imaging, with a strong foundation in good scientific practice
Key Working Relationships
- Act as a leader within a multidisciplinary team for Echo patients. This will include liaising with the principal physiologists, clinical lead of echo/consultants, admissions teams, procurement, heart failure team, and junior members of staff to ensure a high standard of care for patients.
- Cross cover and support to the lead physiologist for Echo in the day-to-day running of the Echo service.
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge in a range of complex cardiac pathologies
- Perform diagnostic echocardiography using advanced techniques such as 4D and GLS to produce a clinically comprehensive report in accordance with BSE guidelines and local standards/protocols
- Perform echocardiography in a range of settings, including portable scans at bedside, ITU and cath labs.
- Promote a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care within the Trust, ensuring a patient-centred approach to care.
- Adhere to infection control guidelines including correct use of PPE and uniform policy
Administrative Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring stock levels of technical equipment, resolving any shortfalls as appropriate.
Managerial
- Co-ordinate inpatient lists and effectively triage inpatient and outpatient referrals in order of clinical priority as per BSE guidelines and local standards/protocols.
- Liaise with the administration team to book clinically urgent appointments
Highlight any service delivery issues to the Principal Cardiac Physiologist/Head of Department and assist in taking remedial action.
- Support the cardiac physiology service in implementing Trust initiatives and strategies within the care group.
- Manage your own workload and ensure all reports are complete within a timely manner
Research and Service Development
Shared responsibility for the Quality Assurance of all Clinical Sonographers & Cardiac Physiologists working within echocardiography specialism.
Conduct and/or participate in clinical and non-clinical audits and research projects.
Education and Training
Provide training, mentorship and support to junior staff, SpRs and Fellows, with a view to improve their echo knowledge and skills.
Assist in echocardiography education throughout the Trust, including medical students, PTP and STP trainees.
Maintain own proficiency in echo and other technical skills by keeping up to date with current guidelines.
Ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current.
Actively participate in his/her own performance review and own professional development.
Maintain BSE and/or other transthoracic echocardiography accreditation.
Maintain/ work towards additional professional accreditation as appropriate.
Complete relevant training and competencies to provide advanced clinical practice.
Actively participate in the education sessions and journal club
Participate in his/her own Performance Review and actively participate in own professional development.
