Clinical

• To independently perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms in line with BSE minimum data set ad local reporting guidelines

• Responsible for and have a care of duty of patients whilst carrying out all encounters.

• To obtain formal/informal consent for procedures, and to check for any contra indications for the tests.

• During investigations to ensure that diagnostic results are produced and stored in line with SOPs.

• Maintain and calibrate the equipment used to perform diagnostic tests and procedures.

Operations

• Support Operational staff with organising and coordinating cardiac physiologist to ensure clinical capacity requirements are always met.

• Provide the patient with all the relevant details of the test being performed to them.

• Instruct patients as to when they will be seen by doctors to discuss test results. Communicate with internal staff and external companies regarding

• breakdown/maintenance of equipment.

• Expediting abnormal findings to the appropriate members of staff.

• Give professional advice and opinion if applicable and where necessary.

• Use of effective time management in a high workload area daily.

People Management

• Effectively communicate complex medical information to patients in a clear and empathetic manner

• Skilfully manage interactions with challenging patients, including those who are elderly, have disabilities, or have mental health conditions.

• Provide support and mentorship to all team members

• Guide and provide educational support and training to your team

• Provide hands-on echocardiography training and other diagnostic procedures, regularly assess junior staff's skills, to help them achieve British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) standards.

• Promote equal opportunities for all staff

• Direct and supervise the workload of the cardiac physiologists under your training and supervision

• Ensure there is professional development and training for all staff reporting to you

• Participate in the recruitment selection, interviewing and assessment of applicants

Commercial & Service Development

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS commissioners and healthcare providers, ensuring efficient communication and service delivery.

• Lead the organisation through BSE departmental accreditation and promote best practice across the service.

Quality & Audit

• Complete audits of clinical activity provided by Cardiac Physiologists.

• SupportCardiac Physiologists currently working towards their BSE accreditation. Hold regular review meeting with clinical staff to provide guidance for improvement and development.

• Play an active part in clinical governance such as investigating complaints and reviewing incidents for learning actions.

• Provide advice to senior and operational managers on clinically related matters. Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service standards.

• Oversee risk management protocols within your team, identifying and mitigating potential risks.

• Participate in the companies Clinical Advisory Board for Echo services, provide suggestions on managing a safe and patient centric service.

• Reviewand triage patient referrals received in to the service in line with the service contract and best practice.