About the Role
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
We are recruiting for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist for Echocardiography who will share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We offer a region‑leading Cardiac Imaging Service, providing a full repertoire of echocardiography including Complex ACHD, 3D Echocardiography, Pharmacological and Exercise Ischaemic Stress Echo, Strain Echocardiography, TOE, DSE, Transcatheter Structural Intervention and Cardio‑Oncology Echocardiography. The service also provides Advanced Cardiac Imaging input to regional hospitals and a range of West Midlands MDTs, and supports CDC services.
The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated to join our team. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently are essential.
Suitable applicants will have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and hold full BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography, as well as meeting the requirements detailed in the person specification and job description.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Key Responsibilities
* Be a competent practitioner in echocardiography procedures.
* Have an advanced knowledge of products and procedures.
* Be able to autonomously perform routine and complex diagnostic echocardiography procedures.
* Be involved in supervision and training of other cardiac physiologists.
* Participate on a roster basis as required.
* Monitor and maintain quality of services within echocardiography.
* Be willing to develop further highly technical specialist and advanced practical skills in complex echo service.
* Participate in the day‑to‑day running of the department, ensuring the smooth running of a quality service.
Additional Responsibilities
* In addition to the main duties, the successful candidate will be involved in the triaging and assessment of referred patients.
* Monitor the appropriateness of referrals, obtaining information relevant to patient care, interpreting and reporting clinical findings, and ensuring appropriate discharge or ongoing care.
* Encourage and support staff to obtain BSE accreditation.
* To provide teaching and support to all members of the department and medical staff who are learning technical cardiology.
* Actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care.
* Ensure full national accreditation is maintained, undertaking further training as required for both professional development and service provision.
Benefits and Development
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are proud to be recognized as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation and are committed to building an organisation that fully utilizes the talents, skills, experience and diverse perspectives of our society. Everyone is respected, valued and empowered to achieve their potential and receive appropriate care. We also provide wide learning and development opportunities for our employees.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Friday 23 Jan 2026.
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