Welcome to FCMS!

Post: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Pay: £13.17- £14.05 per hour Hours: 15 hours per week working Wednesday and Thursday.

CLOSING DATE: 8 th November 2026 There may be the opportunity to work additional shifts where leave cover is required The service operates 5 days a week Monday-Friday. FCMS has created a home monitoring service for patients with long standing conditions e.g., COPD, Heart Failure, diabetes and hypertension.This will be to remotely monitor patients who are Housebound or Semi Housebound to support their GP practice.Patients will initially have an assessment to create a care plan and ensure we have all the information needed for safe admission onto the service.Patients will have access to observation equipment and links to an app to input their readings which will alert a clinician if any problems or readings are out of range. Main duties of the job We are looking for forward thinking, motivated clinicians who have a passion for new ways of working whilst providing safe patient care.The clinician will provide support monitoring alerts and may require visiting patients to provide support in their home environment, if necessary, this may be due tech issues or setting up equipment and training when first onboarded.Our aim is to work closely with the local trust, frailty teams, community matrons, heart failure team, GP Practices, Rapid Response, and other teams in the community to provide optimum patient care. About us The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services. Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and commitment to what they do. Come and be a part of our amazing team! We offer NHS Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Career Development Opportunities Attendance Bonus Staff Benefit Scheme Free Tea & Coffee Eye Care Contributions Job description Job responsibilities Day to Day Duties to include, but not exhaustive : To provide remote advice for patients with long standing conditions linked to why they are being remotely monitored by the Luscii To support the patient by linking in with their GP Practice Input into holistic care plans, to ensure a focus on the individuals goals and support them to comply with the plan ultimately improving health outcomes Patient education and health promotion Work to attain the service KPIs and targets Ensure all patient contact is recorded in a timely manner on the IT systems to enable tracking of patient outcomes, both in real-time to support ongoing intervention planning and retrospectively to understand the impact of the service To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date Acknowledge and accommodate barriers to communication and understanding including speech, hearing, language and emotion. Flexibility in attending organised educational updates and eagerness to expand on current knowledge base and cascading new educational information to colleagues whenever possible To attend local practices to promote the home monitoring service as well as any relevant meetings and educational events. Inform the Clinical Manager of any untoward incidents Work within all relevant policies and procedural guidelines e.g., infection control, safeguarding, chaperoning and risk management The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder.

Our key expectations are: Self-awareness Living authentically Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation Openness What you see is what you get Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values: Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA: Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be required to undertake a Driver check. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education HCA with Primary care Experience Desirable Long Term Condition qualifications linked to level of practice NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care Experience Essential Experience of working in GP Practice or Community Evidence of chronic disease management Able to perform telephone consultations Ability to take and record patient observations Health promotion Ability to work as a team member Able to exercise initiative in organisation and prioritising Good communication skills both written and oral Good Interpersonal skills Basic IT skills Confident in non-face to face consultations Desirable Up to date with Mandatory Training including Safeguarding Level 3 Knowledge of Luscii and EMIS computer systems Other Essential Willing / able to attend appropriate training Commitment to own personal development Enthusiastic and committed about the role Flexible Positive and confident disposition Commitment to personal and professional development Promote the Service with its ever expansion Car driver Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welcome to FCMS! We are looking for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer) to join our Diagnostics service covering the Greater Manchester area.

Post: Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer) Pay: £26.88 - £32.91 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Bank Base: Greater Manchester but may be asked to cover other areas occasionally CLOSING DATE: 30th November 2026 * Please note that our roles are not being considered for sponsorship at this time* Main duties of the job The post holder will be a fully independent practitioner performing and reporting a full range of adult Echocardiograms in a community setting to BSE standards. They will demonstrate clinical leadership and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. About us The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services. Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and commitment to what they do. Come and be a part of our amazing team! We offer NHS Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Career Development Opportunities Attendance Bonus Staff Benefit Scheme Free Tea & Coffee Eye Care Contributions Job description Clinical and Technical To independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms to current BSE standards. Organise and prioritise own daily workload based on clinical urgency. Provide a clinical report in a timely manner and inform the referring clinician of any findings that would necessitate a change in clinical management. To analyse and interpret complex information using best practice and make autonomous decisions based on the information provided. Maintain own CPD and BSE / EACVI accreditation. Keep up to date with current developments and advances in Echocardiography and general Cardiology. Respond promptly to emergencies. To deliver appropriate patient care at all times. To establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the organisation. To actively take part in the training and development of staff / trainees. To maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy at all times. Actively participate in MDT meetings providing specialist knowledge to other echocardiographers and medical staff. To ensure that all equipment is in working order and report faults without delay. To evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration with the Echo lead. Be aware of and comply with all health and safety protocols as set out by the organization. To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to minimise injury to oneself. Ensure stock levels are adequate to meet service needs. The postholder may be required to travel to remote clinical locations (Full UK Driving license is preferable with access to their own vehicle) Managerial Support the Echocardiography lead to ensure delivery of a high-quality and efficient Echocardiography service by proposing and implementing changes to develop and improve service provision. To ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are recorded / escalated appropriately. Professional To work within the standards set by the British Society Echocardiography To attend and participate in departmental and Echo service delivery meetings Ensure professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are maintained. Maintain personal performance and quality standards as agreed in the staff appraisal review. Actively maintain own professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the head of department. Maintain status on either the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) register or Health and Care Professions Council register (HCPC) Educational Ensure personal mandatory training is up to date. Actively participate in educational echo meetings Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings Provide clinical leadership and assist with the educational development of all members within the echo department to ensure delivery of a high-quality echocardiography service. To attend Regional and National professional meetings and to feed back any relevant information to staff. Attend annual personal appraisal review Maintain involvement with professional bodies Continue to develop skills and knowledge in Echocardiography, maintaining the accreditation acquired through accredited courses in line with current clinical practice and techniques. Participate in resuscitation training to maintain the BLS resuscitation council qualification. Communication and Administration Excellent communication skills Have excellent interpersonal skills to manage patient/relative contacts where there may be hostility (e.g. anxious, confused or aggressive patient), or poor understanding (e.g. language, impaired vision or hearing). Maintain dignity and respect to all stakeholders Respect cultural differences. Regularly keep colleagues informed of any occurrences that may impact on service delivery. Communicate complicated information effectively within the multi-disciplinary team. Excellent IT skills Maintain up to date computerised data collection To ensure the accuracy and legibility of all collected data. Completion of test reports in a timely manner following each patient contact. All report filing is distributed at the end of each session. Plan workload by making best use of resources available to ensure that waiting times are minimised. Physical Demands of the Post The post holder should be: Physically capable of maintaining correct posture for long periods of time whilst scanning, moving and positioning of patients and equipment often in a restricted environment. Able to deal with distressing and emotionally challenging incidents on a regular basis. Concentrating for long periods of time. Extended periods of working in a darkened environment. Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions and prolonged periods of concentration. Close contact with infectious patients, contact with bodily fluids, vomit and poor hygiene. Contact with verbally and physically aggressive patients. VDU equipment is used daily for data acquisition, data entry and report writing. Safely move and handle patients and/or equipment as required for the role. Confidentiality All employees of FCMS NW Ltd must comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and are required to maintain complete confidentiality in relation to patients and other staff members at all times.

Our key expectations are: Self-awareness Living authentically Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation Openness What you see is what you get Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values: Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA: Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be required to undertake a Driver check. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Person Specification Other Essential Hold a valid Full UK Driving license with access to their own vehicle. Have adequate means of transport in order to get to clinical locations. This may include last minute changes to site location. Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Qualifications Essential BSc in Healthcare Science /Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent. BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited. AHCS or HCPC Registered.

Experience Essential Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments. To possess advanced sensory skills, dexterity and co-ordination when using advanced diagnostic equipment. Ability to obtain all cardiac ultrasound views as both described in the BSE minimum dataset on both technically easy and challenging patients, utilising optimal patient positioning and technical skills.

Able to manage the need for changes to service and personal workload in order to accommodate urgent / emergency patient care. Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties. Desirable Experience in a community-based Echocardiography service.

Experience in training.

Experience in audit. Have knowledge of CIMAR PACS and System One Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Welcome to FCMS!

Post: NEWL Salaried GP Pay: £ 50.81 - 57.62 per hour plus adjustments for nights and weekends. Golden hello £2500 offered paid in instalments over first 6mths pro rata Hours: Up to full time a vailable (37.5hrs / week)

Shift patterns: Negotiable 0800 – 2000hrs (MUTC) 1900 – 0000hrs (OOH) 0000 – 0800hrs (OOH)

Accountable to: Associate Director of Clinical Service Reports to: Lancashire Clinical Manager Location: Morecambe Urgent Care CLOSING DATE: 01 NOVEMBER 2026 *Please note that our roles are not being considered for sponsorship at this time* FCMS is a high-performing organisation built on teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. We are proud of our open and supportive culture, where individual strengths are recognised and developed, new ideas are encouraged, and colleagues work collaboratively to continually improve the services we provide. The Salaried GP will be a core member of the multidisciplinary clinical team working across the Morecambe Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), GP Out of Hours (OOH) Service, Home Visiting Service, and Clinical Assessment Service (CAS). Unlike sessional GPs, the Salaried GP is expected to contribute to the strategic and operational development of services, support the clinical governance team, provide supervision and mentorship to colleagues, and actively contribute to innovation and service improvement across the business unit. The post includes protected non-clinical time to support these additional responsibilities, alongside regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and study leave. About us The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services. Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and commitment to what they do. Come and be a part of our amazing team! We offer NHS Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Career Development Opportunities Attendance Bonus Staff Benefit Scheme Free Tea & Coffee Eye Care Contributions Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities The post holder will: Provide high-quality, safe and effective assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and management of patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and unscheduled care needs. Deliver consultations through multiple modalities including face-to-face, remote consultation, telephone triage and Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) support. Undertake Out of Hours home visits where clinically appropriate. Provide clinical support and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues working within UTC and OOH services. Maintain contemporaneous, accurate and legally compliant clinical records. Ensure care is delivered in accordance with national guidelines, organisational policies and evidence-based practice. Participate fully in service delivery across UTC, OOH and home visiting services. Leadership and Person in charge Responsibilities The Salaried GP will play an active leadership role within the service by: Acting as Person in Charge (PIC) when required, providing clinical leadership and operational oversight of the service. Supporting clinical decision-making and escalation processes for colleagues across the multidisciplinary team. Contributing to workforce planning and operational discussions to support service resilience and performance. Supporting clinical and operational managers to achieve contractual KPIs, quality standards and service objectives. Championing a positive culture of professionalism, accountability, learning and continuous improvement.

Clinical Governance Responsibilities The post holder will: Actively contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda across North, East and West Lancashire business units. Participate in and lead audits, quality improvement projects, and service evaluations in agreement with the NEWL Clinical manager. Investigate and contribute to the management of complaints, incidents, Patient Safety Incident Investigations (PSII), Significant Events and Learning Reviews.

Attend and contribute to governance meetings and multidisciplinary learning forums. Provide expert clinical opinion during case reviews and governance discussions. Support compliance with CQC standards, national quality requirements, and organisational governance frameworks.

Undertake Clinical Guardian audits both individually and as part of a senior group review panel and other governance activities as required.

Education, Supervision and Workforce Development The post holder will: Provide mentorship, supervision and support to newly appointed clinicians and developing roles including Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs). Provide educational support and supervision to GP Specialty Trainees (ST2/ST3) and other learners (i.e Trainee ACPs / Non-medical prescribers). Contribute to clinical teaching, case-based learning and workforce development initiatives.

Promote multidisciplinary learning and foster a supportive learning environment. Support the development of clinical competencies and professional standards across the workforce.

The post holder will: Contribute to the ongoing development of Urgent Treatment Centre and Out of Hours services. Support delivery of organisational priorities in line with NHS urgent and emergency care strategies and the NHS Long Term Plan. Identify opportunities for service improvement, innovation and pathway redesign. Contribute to digital transformation initiatives and the effective use of clinical technology. Work collaboratively with operational and clinical leaders to develop and implement new models of care.

The post holder will: Develop effective relationships with local GP practices, acute trusts, community services, mental health providers, ambulance services, social care teams and other stakeholders. Support the development of integrated care pathways to improve patient outcomes and experience. Act as an ambassador for FCMS and promote collaborative working across the wider health and care system.

The post holder will: Maintain full GMC registration and licence to practise. Participate in annual appraisal and medical revalidation processes. Maintain mandatory training and professional competencies. Undertake continuing professional development relevant to the role. Utilise the allocated study leave entitlement to support professional development. Work within the policies, procedures and values of FCMS.

Professional The post holder will: Ensure full accreditation and requirements of practice to include full registration with GMC license to practice, membership of an appropriate defence body (if required) and delivery of annual evidence for appraisal or accreditation purposes in keeping with national requirements Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence based best practice. Attend training, professional meetings and organised events. Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and hygiene at all times. Remain aware of and compliant with all Infection Prevention and Control guidelines. Work within the boundaries of your relevant professional Code of Conduct. Communication and working relationships Communicates effectively with other team members Communicates effectively with patients and carers Communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals Takes all appropriate steps to minimise conflict Health and safety The post holder will: Comply with safety policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others Comply with the organisations Business Continuity Plan Refrain from the wilful misuse or interference with equipment provided in the interest of Health and Safety Report as soon as is practically possible any hazards or defects Report as soon as is practically possible accidents or untoward incidents and ensure appropriate incident reporting documentation is completed Be actively involved as an appropriate departmental representative and attend meetings relevant to the role Make effective use of training to maintain knowledge and skills Physical effort and working conditions.

The post holder will: Be responsible to ensure all aspects of the Manual Handling guidelines are followed, providing appropriate risk assessments Be responsible for managing clinical care following required Policies and Procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control and COSHH regulations resulting in frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions Be responsible for managing challenging situations and people, with some exposure to hazards, e.g., violent and abusive patients, child abuse, critically ill patients Manage own time effectively within variable shift patterns Any other duties considered relevant to the post and commensurate with the post holders grade and as agreed by their line manager. The main duties and responsibilities above are not exhaustive and should merely be regarded as a guide. These are subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the service. The job holder will be expected to participate in this process and the company would aim to reach agreement to changes. The job holder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the service needs at that time.

Our key expectations are: Self-awareness Living authentically Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation Openness What you see is what you get Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself Compassion, empathy, kindness, and care are the cornerstones of our behaviours. We expect all our staff to display these key traits in abundance, not only when dealing with patients but when interacting with anyone: a member of staff, a colleague from a partner organisation or even being able to show self-compassion!

Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation, and disruption so that people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next. Values:Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA: Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity. Disability Confident Employer - As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy DBS - The role is subject to a DBS check which will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Professional Qualification GMC Registration Minimum of 6mths experience in GP including Out of Hours Experience Essential Experience of working independently as an unsupervised practitioner in the primary or urgent care setting Experienced in independently managing EoL patients and home visits. Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Evidence of excellent clinical record Maintained development of clinical leadership skills Evidence of significant involvement in change Awareness of impact of evidence-based practice within Primary Care and/or Urgent care/OOH. Desirable Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians Other Essential Self-motivated Authentic Approachable with warm personality and good sense of humour!

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies Essential Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environments Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources Able to articulate personal development needs Implementation of audit/research recommendations Excellent communication and leadership skills Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Teaching / mentorship qualification and experience Desirable Experience of working with clinical IT systems including Adastra, and/or CLEO or EMIS. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Welcome to FCMS! We are looking for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer) to join our Diagnostics service covering the Leicester area.

Post: Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer) Pay: £26.88 - £32.91 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Bank Base: Leicester but may be asked to cover other areas occasionally CLOSING DATE: 30th November 2026 * Please note that our roles are not being considered for sponsorship at this time* Main duties of the job The post holder will be a fully independent practitioner performing and reporting a full range of adult Echocardiograms in a community setting to BSE standards. They will demonstrate clinical leadership and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. About us The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services. Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and commitment to what they do. Come and be a part of our amazing team! We offer NHS Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Career Development Opportunities Attendance Bonus Staff Benefit Scheme Free Tea & Coffee Eye Care Contributions Job description Clinical and Technical To independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms to current BSE standards. Organise and prioritise own daily workload based on clinical urgency. Provide a clinical report in a timely manner and inform the referring clinician of any findings that would necessitate a change in clinical management. To analyse and interpret complex information using best practice and make autonomous decisions based on the information provided. Maintain own CPD and BSE / EACVI accreditation. Keep up to date with current developments and advances in Echocardiography and general Cardiology. Respond promptly to emergencies. To deliver appropriate patient care at all times. To establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the organisation. To actively take part in the training and development of staff / trainees. To maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy at all times. Actively participate in MDT meetings providing specialist knowledge to other echocardiographers and medical staff. To ensure that all equipment is in working order and report faults without delay. To evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration with the Echo lead. Be aware of and comply with all health and safety protocols as set out by the organization. To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to minimise injury to oneself. Ensure stock levels are adequate to meet service needs. The postholder may be required to travel to remote clinical locations (Full UK Driving license is preferable with access to their own vehicle) Managerial Support the Echocardiography lead to ensure delivery of a high-quality and efficient Echocardiography service by proposing and implementing changes to develop and improve service provision. To ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are recorded / escalated appropriately. Professional To work within the standards set by the British Society Echocardiography To attend and participate in departmental and Echo service delivery meetings Ensure professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are maintained. Maintain personal performance and quality standards as agreed in the staff appraisal review. Actively maintain own professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the head of department. Maintain status on either the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) register or Health and Care Professions Council register (HCPC) Educational Ensure personal mandatory training is up to date. Actively participate in educational echo meetings Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings Provide clinical leadership and assist with the educational development of all members within the echo department to ensure delivery of a high-quality echocardiography service. To attend Regional and National professional meetings and to feed back any relevant information to staff. Attend annual personal appraisal review Maintain involvement with professional bodies Continue to develop skills and knowledge in Echocardiography, maintaining the accreditation acquired through accredited courses in line with current clinical practice and techniques. Participate in resuscitation training to maintain the BLS resuscitation council qualification. Communication and Administration Excellent communication skills Have excellent interpersonal skills to manage patient/relative contacts where there may be hostility (e.g. anxious, confused or aggressive patient), or poor understanding (e.g. language, impaired vision or hearing). Maintain dignity and respect to all stakeholders Respect cultural differences. Regularly keep colleagues informed of any occurrences that may impact on service delivery. Communicate complicated information effectively within the multi-disciplinary team. Excellent IT skills Maintain up to date computerised data collection To ensure the accuracy and legibility of all collected data. Completion of test reports in a timely manner following each patient contact. All report filing is distributed at the end of each session. Plan workload by making best use of resources available to ensure that waiting times are minimised. Physical Demands of the Post The post holder should be: Physically capable of maintaining correct posture for long periods of time whilst scanning, moving and positioning of patients and equipment often in a restricted environment. Able to deal with distressing and emotionally challenging incidents on a regular basis. Concentrating for long periods of time. Extended periods of working in a darkened environment. Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions and prolonged periods of concentration. Close contact with infectious patients, contact with bodily fluids, vomit and poor hygiene. Contact with verbally and physically aggressive patients. VDU equipment is used daily for data acquisition, data entry and report writing. Safely move and handle patients and/or equipment as required for the role. Confidentiality All employees of FCMS NW Ltd must comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and are required to maintain complete confidentiality in relation to patients and other staff members at all times.

Our key expectations are: Self-awareness Living authentically Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation Openness What you see is what you get Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values: Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA: Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be required to undertake a Driver check. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Person Specification Other Essential Hold a valid Full UK Driving license with access to their own vehicle. Have adequate means of transport in order to get to clinical locations. This may include last minute changes to site location. Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Qualifications Essential BSc in Healthcare Science /Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent. BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited. AHCS or HCPC Registered.

Experience Essential Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments. To possess advanced sensory skills, dexterity and co-ordination when using advanced diagnostic equipment. Ability to obtain all cardiac ultrasound views as both described in the BSE minimum dataset on both technically easy and challenging patients, utilising optimal patient positioning and technical skills.

Able to manage the need for changes to service and personal workload in order to accommodate urgent / emergency patient care. Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties. Desirable Experience in a community-based Echocardiography service.

Experience in training.

Experience in audit. Have knowledge of CIMAR PACS and System One Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Welcome to FCMS! We are looking for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer) to join our Diagnostics service covering the South Warwickshire area.

Post: Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer) Pay: £26.88 - £32.91 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Bank Base: South Warwickshire but may be asked to cover other areas occasionally CLOSING DATE: 30th November 2026 * Please note that our roles are not being considered for sponsorship at this time* Main duties of the job The post holder will be a fully independent practitioner performing and reporting a full range of adult Echocardiograms in a community setting to BSE standards. They will demonstrate clinical leadership and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. About us The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services. Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and commitment to what they do. Come and be a part of our amazing team! We offer NHS Pension Cycle to Work Scheme Career Development Opportunities Attendance Bonus Staff Benefit Scheme Free Tea & Coffee Eye Care Contributions Job description Clinical and Technical To independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms to current BSE standards. Organise and prioritise own daily workload based on clinical urgency. Provide a clinical report in a timely manner and inform the referring clinician of any findings that would necessitate a change in clinical management. To analyse and interpret complex information using best practice and make autonomous decisions based on the information provided. Maintain own CPD and BSE / EACVI accreditation. Keep up to date with current developments and advances in Echocardiography and general Cardiology. Respond promptly to emergencies. To deliver appropriate patient care at all times. To establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the organisation. To actively take part in the training and development of staff / trainees. To maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy at all times. Actively participate in MDT meetings providing specialist knowledge to other echocardiographers and medical staff. To ensure that all equipment is in working order and report faults without delay. To evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration with the Echo lead. Be aware of and comply with all health and safety protocols as set out by the organization. To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to minimise injury to oneself. Ensure stock levels are adequate to meet service needs. The postholder may be required to travel to remote clinical locations (Full UK Driving license is preferable with access to their own vehicle) Managerial Support the Echocardiography lead to ensure delivery of a high-quality and efficient Echocardiography service by proposing and implementing changes to develop and improve service provision. To ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are recorded / escalated appropriately. Professional To work within the standards set by the British Society Echocardiography To attend and participate in departmental and Echo service delivery meetings Ensure professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are maintained. Maintain personal performance and quality standards as agreed in the staff appraisal review. Actively maintain own professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the head of department. Maintain status on either the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) register or Health and Care Professions Council register (HCPC) Educational Ensure personal mandatory training is up to date. Actively participate in educational echo meetings Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings Provide clinical leadership and assist with the educational development of all members within the echo department to ensure delivery of a high-quality echocardiography service. To attend Regional and National professional meetings and to feed back any relevant information to staff. Attend annual personal appraisal review Maintain involvement with professional bodies Continue to develop skills and knowledge in Echocardiography, maintaining the accreditation acquired through accredited courses in line with current clinical practice and techniques. Participate in resuscitation training to maintain the BLS resuscitation council qualification. Communication and Administration Excellent communication skills Have excellent interpersonal skills to manage patient/relative contacts where there may be hostility (e.g. anxious, confused or aggressive patient), or poor understanding (e.g. language, impaired vision or hearing). Maintain dignity and respect to all stakeholders Respect cultural differences. Regularly keep colleagues informed of any occurrences that may impact on service delivery. Communicate complicated information effectively within the multi-disciplinary team. Excellent IT skills Maintain up to date computerised data collection To ensure the accuracy and legibility of all collected data. Completion of test reports in a timely manner following each patient contact. All report filing is distributed at the end of each session. Plan workload by making best use of resources available to ensure that waiting times are minimised. Physical Demands of the Post The post holder should be: Physically capable of maintaining correct posture for long periods of time whilst scanning, moving and positioning of patients and equipment often in a restricted environment. Able to deal with distressing and emotionally challenging incidents on a regular basis. Concentrating for long periods of time. Extended periods of working in a darkened environment. Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions and prolonged periods of concentration. Close contact with infectious patients, contact with bodily fluids, vomit and poor hygiene. Contact with verbally and physically aggressive patients. VDU equipment is used daily for data acquisition, data entry and report writing. Safely move and handle patients and/or equipment as required for the role. Confidentiality All employees of FCMS NW Ltd must comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and are required to maintain complete confidentiality in relation to patients and other staff members at all times.

Our key expectations are: Self-awareness Living authentically Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation Openness What you see is what you get Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness Ability to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself Our Why: To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Values: Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA: Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy DBS - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be required to undertake a Driver check. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Person Specification Other Essential Hold a valid Full UK Driving license with access to their own vehicle. Have adequate means of transport in order to get to clinical locations. This may include last minute changes to site location. Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Qualifications Essential BSc in Healthcare Science /Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent. BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited. AHCS or HCPC Registered.

Experience Essential Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments. To possess advanced sensory skills, dexterity and co-ordination when using advanced diagnostic equipment. Ability to obtain all cardiac ultrasound views as both described in the BSE minimum dataset on both technically easy and challenging patients, utilising optimal patient positioning and technical skills.

Able to manage the need for changes to service and personal workload in order to accommodate urgent / emergency patient care. Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties. Desirable Experience in a community-based Echocardiography service.

Experience in training.

Experience in audit. Have knowledge of CIMAR PACS and System One Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.