Overview
A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The Cardio-Respiratory Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Part time Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Echocardiographer to join our busy, expanding multi-disciplinary team.
At the present time Wirral University Teaching Hospital has 8 Cardiologists and 7 Respiratory Physicians and is developing services in a variety of areas of the department.
The post would suit ETP/STP (with Echo as their chosen interest) students or individuals who are working towards their BSE accreditation and would be employed as an Annex 21. Once successful in achieving your BSE accreditation there will be a preceptorship to ensure you have the experience and skills that are necessary to independently work across all non-invasive services including line management duties.
Key responsibilities
* Highly specialist diagnostic cardiac ultrasound, including specialist echocardiography, stress echo and assisting Transoesophageal Echocardiography.
* Perform a range of Echocardiography procedures, using knowledge and skills to interpret complex results and produce a diagnostic report.
* Communicate complex information with patients, relatives or carers, explaining the procedures taking into account any learning or physical disabilities, in order to obtain agreement and cooperation to any tests or procedures, ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
* Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
* Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained ordering stock as appropriate, via stock control or purchase requisition.
* Teaching and supervision of junior staff will be required at this level.
* Deputise for the Cardiology Service Lead and assist with administration of the service; support the service in the leader’s absence where required.
About the department and Trust
We are committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula with a coastline and countryside surroundings and provides a high quality range of acute care services. The Trust employs over 6,000 staff and serves a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links to major cities and neighbouring areas.
Qualifications and requirements
You will have:
* BSc in clinical physiology or equivalent
* RCCP registration
* ILS/ALS
* British Society of Echocardiography accreditation and competent to issue independent echo reports
* Ability to provide teaching for medical and physiologist staff
Development and professional growth
We are committed to professional development and will provide opportunity, encouragement and support for physiologists wishing to continue to develop their skills. We are a forward thinking department, motivated towards adapting and developing our services and are currently working towards departmental BSE accreditation.
Role details
Chief Cardiac Physiologist is required to work without supervision as a competent practitioner performing a range of specialised investigations. Duties may include: Echocardiography, Complex Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography and Transoesophageal Echocardiography. The post holder will support the Cardiology Service Lead, assisting with the administration of the service and deputising in the service leader’s absence. Teaching and supervision of junior staff will be required at this level.
Application information
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025
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