Chief Technician

This post includes a 15% RRP for the successful applicant. The position is for a Chief Technician. The successful candidate will have accreditation from the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) or equivalent. They will be a key and dynamic member of the cardiac physiology team based at King's College Hospital in the Princess Royal University Hospital. In this role, you will be expected to independently practice echocardiography at a high level of skill and autonomy. You will possess the relevant skills for advanced echocardiographic imaging, with a strong foundation in good scientific practice Key Working Relationships

• Act as a leader within a multidisciplinary team for Echo patients. This will include liaising with the principal physiologists, clinical lead of echo/consultants, admissions teams, procurement, heart failure team, and junior members of staff to ensure a high standard of care for patients.
• Cross cover and support to the lead physiologist for Echo in the day-to-day running of the Echo service.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alan Eley Job title: Principal Cardiac Physiologist Email address: alan.eley@nhs.net Telephone number: 01689 863102