Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical/Technical Duties

Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations.

Perform specialised diagnostic investigations within invasive and non-invasive service.

Perform specialist advanced Echocardiography, including portable scans, provide highly specialist interpretation and clinical diagnosis, advising Clinicians as appropriate.

To assist Consultant Cardiologist in routine and complex procedures. Eg TOE, pericardiocentesis, bubble contrast and stress echo studies.

To assist and perform in 3D and TDI examinations as the service develops.

Respond and assist as appropriate in the event of cardiac/life threatening emergencies.

Training, Teaching and Research Responsibilities

Regular participation with MDT, cardiology research, performing clinical trials, audit and equipment testing.

Involvement with the training of junior team and other staff members.

Support in the training of internal and external students pursuing a career in Cardiology.

Commitment to continual professional development through self-directed learning as well as relevant courses and qualifications.

Develop areas of interest within the department.

Participate in the Trust appraisal process and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

Care for Patients and/or Service Users

Ensure all equipment is maintained and calibrated to provide accurate results and patient safety at all times, taking appropriate action to rectify any faults.

Interact with both patients and staff in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Ensure that all Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Actively maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Work independently and as part of a team supporting patients, colleagues and other professionals in the delivery of care.

Every employee has a duty of care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and to co-operate with the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust to ensure that statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Planning and Organisation

Good planning and organisational skills of own and clinics daily work schedules, ensuring correct staff, equipment and stock control of consumables.

Communication

Good written and verbal communication skills with awareness of handling sensitive information.

Effective communication with the team in the department and all levels of personnel.

Effective communication with patients were there may be barriers to understanding.

General

Work in accordance with clinical governance, best evidence-based practice and national guidelines to meet targets and Trust strategy.

Be aware of continual risks and safe practices required through exposure to handling of body fluid/chemicals/radiation etc. and take appropriate action where necessary.

Be aware of the risk to patients and staff and maintain high standards of infection control practices in line with Trust policy.

Be aware of the risks involved and the safe processes required with the movement and handling of patients and equipment. Including the risks to self during periods when repetitive actions are required and take precautions to operate safe practices.

Be dextrous and co-ordinated in handling and manipulating delicate specialised equipment and accurate electrode placement.

Store/retrieve information for clinicians using the relevant software whilst retaining patient confidentiality.

Undertake department clerical duties.

Be prepared to participate in flexible working hours to accommodate changing trends in health care provision.

Comply with and work in accordance with Trust and Department policies and procedures.

To participate in appraisal and work to achieve agreed objectives.

To participate with the implementation of local policies and SOPs within the department.

To check and re-order stock as and when required.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as a result of changing technology, clinical practices or expansion of services, as designated by the manager.

This job description is subject to review at any time in consultation with the post holder.