Job description
Clinical
• To perform sessions in ACHD Echocardiography including Stress Echo, 3D Echo and TOE. Training in aspects of advanced echocardiography will be provided where necessary.
• To participate in ACHD out-patient care and Wimpole st stress echo service
• To participate in MDT meetings
• To participate in training of other members of staff
• To develop training protocols
Research
• The post holder will carry out research as guided by the Director of Echocardiography and Lead ACHD Echo consultant.
• The post holder will adhere to Trust strategies for research
Clinical, Technical, Departmental
• There will be a clinical commitment to maintain BSE accreditation, to obtain EACVI CHD accreditation and where possible this will be designed to complement the research work.
• Presenting at MDT meetings will be required.
• All clinical duties will be under the guidance of the Director of Echocardiography
Professional
• The post holder will maintain good working relationships with medical, technologist, engineering, nursing, clerical and other health care workers.
• The post holder will abide by the policies and procedures of the Trust, in particular those procedures relating to medical care of patients.
• The post holder will hold current certification in Advanced Life Support(ALS).
Managerial
• There are no specific managerial duties with this post.
Other
• The post holder will attend the monthly clinical departmental meetings, and the clinical academic meetings of the Echo department, at which presentations of research or other topics will be expected. Regular attendance of Royal Brompton Grand Rounds is also expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
• To perform sessions in ACHD Echocardiography including Stress Echo, 3D Echo and TOE. Training in aspects of advanced echocardiography will be provided where necessary.
• To participate in ACHD out-patient care and Wimpole st stress echo service
• To participate in MDT meetings
• To participate in training of other members of staff
• To develop training protocols
Research
• The post holder will carry out research as guided by the Director of Echocardiography and Lead ACHD Echo consultant.
• The post holder will adhere to Trust strategies for research
Clinical, Technical, Departmental
• There will be a clinical commitment to maintain BSE accreditation, to obtain EACVI CHD accreditation and where possible this will be designed to complement the research work.
• Presenting at MDT meetings will be required.
• All clinical duties will be under the guidance of the Director of Echocardiography
Professional
• The post holder will maintain good working relationships with medical, technologist, engineering, nursing, clerical and other health care workers.
• The post holder will abide by the policies and procedures of the Trust, in particular those procedures relating to medical care of patients.
• The post holder will hold current certification in Advanced Life Support(ALS).
Managerial
• There are no specific managerial duties with this post.
Other
• The post holder will attend the monthly clinical departmental meetings, and the clinical academic meetings of the Echo department, at which presentations of research or other topics will be expected. Regular attendance of Royal Brompton Grand Rounds is also expected.