Employer responsibilities
- To advertise and carry out local recruitment and selection processes aligned with the Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP) person specification. To confirm with the National School of Healthcare Science (NSHCS) that this has been completed, along with confirmation of the applicant and relevant documentation, by no later than Monday 30 June 2025.
- Timely delivery of recruitment and pre-employment checks to ensure the programme start date can be met.
- All panel members will be required to be up to date with mandatory training on equality, diversity and inclusion. We also recommend panel members complete the NSHCS Conscious Inclusion Training.
- To inform the NSHCS of any delays and issues that may cause delays
- Employers should confirm to the NSHCS that they have conducted a local interview and that, in their professional view, the applicant meets the person specification and admission requirements. At this point the following will need to be provided:
- a completed ETP scoresheet
- copies of documents and qualifications needed to meet the entry requirements
- where relevant, confirmation of voluntary registration number
- Where documents are outstanding, the employer will need to ensure that these are chased and provided by no later than Monday 30 June 2025. Also, that any anticipated qualifications are achieved before the programme start date.
- It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the admission requirements and pre-employment checks, including right to work and study checks, are undertaken prior to the commencement date.
National School of Healthcare Science responsibilities
- To provide guidance on the recruitment and selection process, including the following key documents:
- sample job advertisement
- job description
- person specification
- To facilitate recruitment to posts, including changes to commissions. Informing necessary stakeholders of any changes.
- Collate and provide final cohort information to relevant stakeholders.
Training Programme Director role
- To provide guidance on the Echocardiography Training Programme.
- Liaise with the NSHCS Recruitment Team on any eligibility queries.
- Respond to complaints or appeals that are outside the standard process.
Provide training for Training Officers
The NSHCS will provide an opportunity for all named Training Officers to attend training for ETP trainers. Details will follow upon confirmation of posts and contact information.
pagesHigher Education Institution role
- Review any applicants’ qualifications and supporting information.
- Facilitate interviews with applicants if required and communicate outcome with the NSHCS.