Role Summary
The two-year Echocardiography trainee programme is an intensive work-based learning programme that is directly related to Echocardiography and supporting cardiac diagnostic tests. The role will be a mix of in-house training and 20% off the job learning through our chosen educational provider. Upon successful qualification, there is an expectation that the post holder will commit to 2 years’ employment with this Trust at Band 7.
The Trainee Echocardiographer will be employed for a fixed term of 24 months during which time they will work through a programme of learning.
In conjunction with and supported by the Designated Training Officer, the Trainee Echocardiographer will be responsible for their own progression through a in house training programme, completing a mixture of work based competence and experience in NHS scientific departments, completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the training programme, undertaking the complementary academic Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography and preparing for and completing the BSE Transthoracic Accreditation process.
At all times the Trainee Echocardiographer is expected to work within standard operating policies and procedures of the department and NHS organisation and adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care and dignity, and respect for equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.
About the Role
We will work with you to help you be the best version of you at work.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, physiotherapy, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
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More detail about the role
Are you looking for the next step in your career? Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a post graduate to join our innovative and supportive team.
We are a small, but busy, cardio-respiratory department providing a wide range of non-invasive investigations and are currently looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hardworking person to join the team.
The two-year Echocardiography trainee programme is an intensive work-based learning programme that is directly related to Echocardiography and supporting cardiac diagnostic tests. The role will be a mix of in-house training and 20% off the job learning through our chosen educational provider. The trainee will attend and complete a 12-month Post Graduate Certificate of echocardiology and work towards passing the British Society of Echocardiology (BSE) Accreditation theory and practical examination in year 2 of their contract.
The department offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive investigations including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, physiologist led exercise tolerance tests, ambulatory analyses, respiratory function tests including spirometry, simple and complex cardiac device follow-up, Echocardiography including stress echo service, bubble and contrast studies and ACHD / paediatric echo service.
The successful candidate will require:
- A First or 2:1 in BSc (examples include Diagnostic Radiography, Nursing, Physiotherapist, Pure or Applied Physics, Engineering, Biology or Human Biology, Sports Science or equivalent level or in the final year of study in the BSc Health Sciences (cardiac Physiology) program
- Previous healthcare experience
- Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. Expectation of self-directed learning to achieve qualification.
- To work as a team player and able to contribute to our multidisciplinary team, working closely with our Cardiology Consultants, specialist nurses and cardiology team members.
The academic part of the training will be provided by a chosen University (Plymouth or Newcastle), where you will undertake modules in a PG Certificate in Echocardiography Programme.
On successful completion of the course and obtaining BSE accreditation, the applicant will be qualified to apply for a permanent band 7 Cardiac Physiologist role. There is an expectation that you will work for the Trust for 2 years upon successful completion of the qualification.
This is a 2-year fixed term trainee post, leading to the opportunity to become permanent on review.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00 or a 4 day shift pattern 8:00 to 18:00 with a rolling rota day
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th October
For further information please contact Sally-Anne Pester, Cardio-Respiratory HoD on 01271 322475 / spester@nhs.net.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
