Echocardiography Assistant

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic team of Echocardiographers based at the Bristol Heart Institute.

The main duties include supporting Echocardiographers/Cardiologists to meet patient needs, helping to prepare patients for theirs echoes, liaising with patients and other healthcare professionals, and offering administrational support.

An Echocardiographic Assistant should have good interpersonal skills, a knowledge of IT systems, and be a compassionate individual ready to form an integral part of a busy clinical team.

The Echocardiographic Assistant will continue to progress, through the development of further skills, knowledge and competencies.

Good communication skills are essential, as well as empathetic approach to both patients and their relatives. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patients of Bristol experience a high standard of service and a good patient journey. Previous experience of working in the NHS would be an advantage.

Owing to the recent amendments in immigration regulations, we cannot provide sponsorship for this position. Consequently, all candidates must possess the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Echocardiographers and  the Echo administrative staff with all working practices to ensure an efficient standard of service is maintained.
• Assist the Echocardiographers by providing a high standard of patient care before during and after the echoin accordance with instructions and training received.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Deal with enquiries and taking action, where appropriate, and passing information promptly to the appropriate member of staff.
• Maintaining accurate computer data and filing.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.