Cardiac Sonographer

We are a very busy service with the ability to run 9 outpatient Echo lists including Community Diagnostics, a complex Echo list and inpatient Echo each session.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic competent and motivated BSE accredited Echocardiographer within our busy and friendly Cardiac Department. There is an opportunity for a physiologist with relevant experience who is looking for greater responsibility within the Team Leader role.
We will consider individuals who maybe working towards BSE accreditation, where this applies the post will be offered at Band 6 and upon successful accreditation the post holder will transfer to the Band 7 role.
This is an extremely exciting opportunity to be a part of developing and future proofing our department. We are keen to get the right team member in position at the outset to help develop our service.
We are a forward thinking, progressive department and you will be supported to further develop your expertise and autonomy. As a key member of the leadership team you will act as a role model and display the confidence and competence to support the Specialist Lead Physiologists and Head of cardiac physiology department and delivering an exemplar service.
This post requires a full UK driving license (inc. car) and flexibility to work across all ELHT locations as required., To produce high quality diagnostic images and reports in accordance with BSE Guidance For IP/OP scans.
Escalate significant findings according to departmental policies and procedures
Participate in Quality Assurance and departmental audits
Maintain BSE accreditation and stay up to date with developments with the guidelines
Maintain equipment and report faults
Transfer images
Stock control
Triaging
Training of students and junior members of staff
Perform Team Leader responsibilities in rotation
Sickness and Absence management, Appraisals, performance management
Be computer literate - Cerner, Bed board, ICE, Change Healthcare

Working for our organisation
The Trust offers Cardiology Service across all ELHT (Royal Blackburn Hospital, Burnley General Hospital, Clitheroe Community Hospital, Rossendale Hub).
The service involves cross site working, so you must be able to work across Trust Sites.
We are a forward thinking open minded service that is always keen to promote education, training, and multi skilling.
ELHT is a large teaching hospital, with training and up skilling opportunities for all.
As a Trust we are committed to Continuous Professional Development and you will be encouraged to attend relevant professional Courses and Conferences., To produce high quality diagnostic images and reports in accordance with BSE Guidance For IP/OP scans.
Escalate significant findings according to departmental policies and procedures
Participate in Quality Assurance and departmental audits
Maintain BSE accreditation and stay up to date with developments with the guidelines
Maintain equipment and report faults
Transfer images
Stock control
Triaging
Training of students and junior members of staff
Perform Team Leader responsibilities in rotation
Sickness and Absence management, Appraisals, performance management
Be computer literate - PAS, Bed board, ICE, Change Healthcare
Dear Potential Applicant,
It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
+ Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £42.90 and for a Standard Disclosure £22.90 which includes a small handling fee.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.