Job Summary
Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist in Echocardiography (Part‑time / Full‑time / Job share). Sponsor not available. Location: Westcliffe Medical Centre, Shipley, West Yorkshire. Closing date: 28 June 2026.
Key Responsibilities
* Independently perform and report a full range of transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in line with BSE guidelines.
* Analyse and interpret complex echocardiographic investigations.
* Produce accurate, timely clinical reports to support patient management.
* Identify when additional or alternative investigations are required.
* Provide specialist clinical advice to cardiologists, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Support and mentor junior staff and trainees.
* Participate in audit, quality assurance, and service development initiatives.
* Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with clinical governance and safety standards.
* Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care, maintaining dignity and privacy at all times.
* Contribute to the development and expansion of the echocardiography service, including potential introduction of advanced techniques such as contrast and stress echocardiography.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to effective patient pathways and integrated care delivery across community cardiology services.
* Ensure patient safety and high standards of care, including responding to emergency situations and maintaining effective communication.
* Maintain professional competence and accreditation, engaging in continuous professional development (CPD) and staying up to date with advancements in echocardiography practice.
* Participate in the day‑to‑day operational delivery of the service across multiple sites, supporting flexible service provision and helping meet service demand.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Significant post‑qualification experience in adult echocardiography.
* Ability to independently perform and report complex echocardiograms.
* Experience as an independent practitioner across routine and specialised investigations.
* Experience of raising issues for Clinical Governance where appropriate.
* Evidence of leading or contributing to service improvement.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams.
* BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
* AHCS/HCPC registration or equivalent.
* Accreditation in echocardiography (BSE) or equivalent high‑level knowledge, skills, and experience.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to cardiac physiology.
Desirable
* Experience managing or contributing to accreditation compliance (e.g., BSE, BHRS, UKAS frameworks).
* Experience contributing to research, audit or quality improvement programmes.
* Experience in a formal leadership role within an NHS Hospital Trust.
* Experience in Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) accreditation process.
* Master level degree or equivalent qualification in Healthcare Science.
* Intermediate Life Support.
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days after 5 years of service.
* Additional Birthday Day off (upon successful completion of probation).
* Additional Wellbeing Day (upon successful completion of probation).
* Recognition of NHS service for annual leave.
* Private Healthcare Insurance which includes dependants.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Pension Scheme.
* Annual bonus scheme.
Contract
Permanent. Salary £49,387 to £56,515 per year. Working pattern: Full‑time / Part‑time / Job share.
Location
Westcliffe Medical Centre, Westcliffe Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3EE, United Kingdom.
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