Trust Doctor

The post holder will be based predominantly within the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital, providing high-quality echocardiography and specialist cardiology services to support the diagnosis, assessment and management of patients with suspected or established cardiovascular disease., o Perform and report transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) to a high standard, undertaking comprehensive assessment of cardiac structure and function in accordance with departmental and national guidelines.o Assess patients referred to community cardiology services with symptoms of undifferentiated breathlessness, integrating clinical findings with echocardiographic and other diagnostic investigations to support diagnosis and management planning.o Participate in community-based murmur clinics, evaluating patients with suspected valvular heart disease and contributing to appropriate investigation, diagnosis and follow-up pathways.o Support valve disease assessment services, including the surveillance and longitudinal follow-up of patients with known valvular heart disease, ensuring timely referral for specialist review where indicated.

• The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
• 2. Current Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• 3. MRCP UK (or Equivalent)
Desirable
• 1. Previous experience in advanced cardiac imaging
• 2. Certification/accreditation in cardiac imaging (any modality)/inherited cardiac disease/cardio oncology /heart failure
Experience Essential
• 1. Experience in general cardiology at ST3+ level (e.g. independent in transthoracic echocardiography, comfortable in managing acutely unwell cardiology patients on the wards), The applicant must demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient oas the central focus of care; othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately; oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others; othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients; oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity, The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
• The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation
  
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