NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.This post is an exciting opportunity for an accredited Echocardiographer to join the Tayside team at Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary. Tayside is a beautiful area situated on the east coast of Scotland and is close to the other major Scottish cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. It is a fantastic area to live and work. Integrated into the Ninewells Hospital site is the University of Dundee which has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research.Our busy Cardiac Physiology department, staffed by a friendly and committed team, provides a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology investigations. These include Coronary Angiography, primary PCI using up to date techniques, ICD, CRT and Pacemaker implantation and follow-up, Physiologist-led loop implantation service, Electrophysiology, Echocardiography, Physiologist-led stress testing including RACP and Chest Pain Clinics and a variety of ambulatory monitoring techniques, as well as a routine ECG service.This post is for an experienced echocardiographer who will be working predominantly in performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiography, with the opportunity to perform transoesophageal echocardiography, both of which use the very latest ultrasound technology for example, strain analysis, 4D imaging and exercise / pharmacological stress echo.The post holder may be required to work in other areas of the department and therefore must be appropriately qualified and experienced.We are fully committed to continuing professional development and education. Attendance at local, national and international professional meetings/seminars is encouraged and supported to maintain and update knowledge and skills.Suitable candidates must possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and must be AHCS registered or equivalent. Candidates must hold BSE accreditation or equivalent and have gained post qualification experience, with the ability to work autonomously and train and develop others, including Specialist Registrars.Informal enquiries to: Katherine Fyfe, Principal Physiologist (katherine.fyfe@nhs.scot) or Carrie Martin, Lead Specialist in Echocardiography (carrie.martin@nhs.scot).Hours of work are: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday, with flexible working patterns if required.You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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