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BSE Accredited ECHO Cardiographer
Duchy Hospital, Ramsay Health Care UK – Cornwall
Permanent | Full-time / Part-time considered
Are you a passionate and experienced ECHO Cardiographer seeking to work with some of the best consultants in the region? Duchy Hospital in Truro, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, is looking for a BSE Accredited ECHO Cardiographer to join our dedicated cardiac diagnostics team.
About Us:
Duchy Hospital is a leading independent hospital located in the heart of Cornwall. We provide a wide range of cardiac procedures for both inpatients and outpatients, in a welcoming and modern environment. You will work closely with our highly skilled team of cardiac physiologists, consultants, and nursing staff, all committed to providing exceptional patient care.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Performing adult echocardiography investigations in accordance with British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) guidelines
2. Delivering high-quality, autonomous echocardiography services to BSE Level 2 standards using the latest technology and reporting systems
3. Assessing patients’ health and wellbeing across a complex and varied caseload
4. Producing clear, concise reports for each scan to support timely and effective clinical decisions
5. Applying advanced diagnostic technologies for measurement, monitoring, and treatment
6. Contributing to continuous service improvement and maintaining exceptional clinical standards
7. Working collaboratively with consultants, cardiac physiologists, and nursing teams to ensure seamless patient care
What We’re Looking For:
8. BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent qualification)
9. Full BSE Accreditation (completion and active registration)
10. Proven post-qualification experience in adult echocardiography
11. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centred approach
12. Ability to work autonomously while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
13. A commitment to professional development and service excellence
What We Offer:
14. A supportive and friendly working environment
15. The opportunity to work alongside leading consultants and a highly experienced diagnostics team
16. Access to state-of-the-art equipment and systems
17. Ongoing training and development opportunities
18. Competitive salary and benefits package
19. Free parking and subsidised meals
20. Beautiful Cornwall location, offering an excellent work-life balance
Benefits:
21. 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
22. Private Pension – Ramsay will match up to 5% after qualifying period
23. Flexible Shift Patterns where possible
24. Enhanced Parental Leave Policies
25. Private Medical Insurance – with option to add partner and dependants
26. Life Assurance – 3x your base salary
27. Free Training & Development via Ramsay Academy
28. Free Parking on Site (where possible)
29. Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where available)
30. Concerts for Carers initiative
31. Employee Assistance Programme
32. Cycle2Work Scheme in partnership with Halfords
33. Blue Light Card Scheme
About Ramsay Health Care UK:
Ramsay Health Care UK is part of a global healthcare group with over 88,000 staff across eight countries, delivering care to more than eight million patients a year. In the UK, we are one of the leading providers of independent hospital services and are proud of our strong partnerships with the NHS.
We value people with a positive, can-do attitude who want to make a real difference in healthcare. Ramsay is built on the dedication of our employees, and we’re committed to investing in your future through training, development and support.
At Ramsay, our culture is founded on the principle “People caring for people” – and that starts with you. We foster an open and inclusive environment where safety, dignity and compassion come first. Join us and benefit from more “Time to Care” in a setting where patients and staff truly matter.
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We care.
It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.