Job summary
The Cardiology Investigations Unit (CIU) provides a range of diagnostic testing, invasive and non-invasive, for both in-patients and outpatients.
As a vital member of the Echocardiography department, you will perform and report increasingly advanced echocardiograms with supervision available from an Advanced Cardiac Physiologist.
You will be working towards Level 2 accreditation with the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) in adult trans-thoracic echo (TTE).
You will be expected to provide training support and education to less experienced students, colleagues, cardiology SPR, and junior doctors.
Main duties of the job
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Specialist cardiac physiologist, analyze and interpret the large volumes of interdependent and complex data acquired during TTE to conclude the correct diagnosis.
Following interpretation of the images and data generated during TTE, produce a clinical report of the echocardiographic findings. Perform diagnostic echocardiography in a wide range of complex clinical settings, including Specialist Valve Assessment.
Interpret and report on the complex imaging and data generated when performing TTE in the above patient cohorts (senior review required).
Perform Transthoracic Echo independently, in accordance with BSE guidelines and department standards.
Review, maintain, and develop agreed standards of documentation in accordance with BSE guidelines and department minimum standards, in liaison with Lead Echo Physiologist.
Responsible for archiving data to appropriate locations as per trust policies.
Identify areas requiring improvement or development and suggest ways of achieving these improvements.
Although the post-holder may occasionally perform TTE under remote supervision, practice is guided by national and departmental guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures; reports/outcomes are routinely checked for diagnostic accuracy.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer, awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer extensive development opportunities and a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training.
We value work-life balance, which benefits both staff and patient care. We encourage applications from people seeking flexible working arrangements, and we strive to meet the needs of our staff and service users.
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Details
Date posted: 07 July 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,205 to £47,084 per year incl HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 151-KMU262
Job locations: Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough, SL2 4HL
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the attached job description/person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
* Essential: Demonstrable employment experience in performing TTE
Skills & Knowledge
* Essential: Ability to perform Transthoracic Echo independently, in accordance with BSE guidelines and department standards.
* Essential: Ability to work independently
Qualifications
* Essential: BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or relevant science subject or equivalent knowledge through work experience.
* Essential: Postgraduate diploma or competence-based assessment in relevant field.
Additional requirements include DBS check, UK registration, and eligibility for sponsorship if applicable, as detailed in the original description.
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