Job summary
The Royal Free is inviting applications for a 12-month Echocardiography Fellowship. The fellowship is designed to provide day to day support to the echo service, as well as foundational training in transthoracic echo, stress echo, contrast and bubble echo. There may be opportunity for more limited exposure to transoesophageal echo. The department is led by the Clinical Lead for Imaging, with support from a seasoned team of echo physiologists ensuring a rich learning experience and comprehensive involvement within the echocardiography service.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a key part of the echo team, supporting as well as learning from our physiologists, contributing to education and research. The department houses the latest Philips carts, providing the post-holder with the opportunity to gain experience in analysis of 3D and strain imaging. The successful applicant may also have the opportunity to attend one of the Trust's cardiac CT lists each week, subject to discussion and mutual agreement. There is no on-call or general cardiology component of this role, however, the post-holder will be expected to provide cardiology assistance to the echo service as required. By the end of the fellowship, the post-holder should expect to gain proficiency in a range of transthoracic echo techniques, and support will be provided to obtain BSE accreditation if not already possessed.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP (PACES) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general internal medicine at ST1/2 level
- Experience in general Cardiology at ST2 level
Desirable
- Experience in general internal medicine at ST 3 level
- Experience in general Cardiology at ST3 level
- Experience in UK Healthcare system
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Teaching skills and experience
- Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG