Here at the Univesity Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust we have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term full-time training post in Echocardiography. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by NHS England. The Trainee Echocardiographer will be employed by the host department for a fixed term of 18 months during which time they will work through a programme of learning. This will be combined with an academic programme at Post Graduate level over the first year of the programme. Successful ETP trainees will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post- graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. For more information, please see the NSHCS website: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/echocardiography-training-programme Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people. UHL is a leading tertiary Cardiac centre and teaching hospital and is committed to developing the future work force for Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientists. Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace. Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs. Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members. Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience. Assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and other senior members of the team in the day to day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracc diagnostic service. Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We Have Four Primary Goals high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Jeickles Job title: Training Co-Ordinator/ Chief Cardiac Physiologist Email address: charlotte.a.jeickles@uhl-tr.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01162583531. Location : Leicester, England, United Kingdom