Development Lead in Clinical Physiology - Echocardiography

Job overview

Development Lead in Clinical Physiology - Echocardiography

This position is an exciting prospect for an enthusiastic individual that is willing to expand and develop our service in paediatric echocardiography.

This role would suit someone that is able to implement positive changes in an exciting and dynamic department that will help support and define our growing echocardiography service. To promote an environment of continued learning and professional development within this highly skilled area of cardiac physiology through the ability to lead and encourage teams is essential. This position includes a commitment to clinical practice performing echocardiography in children with a large spectrum of congenital, inherited and acquired heart conditions. Paediatric experience  is essential.

This post includes a 10% Recruitment and Retention Premium.

Main duties of the job

• Develop and lead Education Plans for echocardiographers within Clinical Physiology ensuring the education, training and continuing development of cardiac physiology staff is planned and delivered effectively
• Actively working to improve retention of trained staff within the team by developing a diverse structure that enables growth and progression
• Support the area in establishing and maintaining strong links with the multidisciplinary education & training programmes within the Trust
• Facilitate the development of a knowledgeable, competent and capable workforce
• Ensure that induction, education and continuing professional development programs for trained cardiac physiologists within echocardiography are fully implemented and that effective review and evaluation systems are in place
• Lead the development of a culture of practice and learning underpinned by research-based protocols and pathways of care
• Maintain a good working relationship with the divisional education teams, corporate education teams, academic partners, professional bodies and organisations
• Represent the clinical speciality on local, regional and national strategic working parties, steering groups and initiatives

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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