Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Echocardiography

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Echocardiography

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Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5accfeed1aca4c6b9756ade2cf32c077

Full Job Description

We are recruiting a highly specialised Physiologist in Echocardiography. The post requires a BSE accredited Physiologist with proven competency in transthoracic echocardiography.
LHCH provides specialist care across the trust for numerous services, including thoracic surgery, aortic surgery, general cardiology and surgical care, heart failure, PPCI services. We are also responsible for CVD services within Knowsley. There is opportunity for career development due to our range of specialist echo clinics including, ICC, cardio-oncology, physiologist led valve clinics, along with an established multi-disciplinary Mavacamten clinic. We offer training and education and are supported by 5 imaging consultants.
Here at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, we have a clear vision to "be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation" and we are seeking applications from motivated and dynamic physiologists who are ambitious and possess a professional attitude.
We are looking for candidates who share our passion for patient and family care, with a strong belief in influencing the quality agenda, whilst supporting the development of nursing and medical colleagues alike., To provide experienced and multi-skilled hands-on participation in the complete range of Echocardiography investigations provided by Liverpool heart & Chest Hospital.
To provide support for specialist echo techniques including stress and contrast echo.
To provide support for Transoesophageal echo and other invasive procedures.
To assist the Echo lead in designated management aspects of the Echo department
To provide training and assessments to other members of staff of various grades within the given specialty areas.

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
+ Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
+ Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
+ Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
+ Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
+ Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
"Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
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