Band 6 cardiac physiologist - echocardiographer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

The closing date is 09 July 2026

You will be a qualified Cardiac Physiologist with experience in echocardiography. The role requires independent practice in transthoracic echocardiography; however, for candidates not yet accredited, a structured and bespoke training programme towards BSE accreditation will be provided within a highly skilled and supportive echocardiography team.

In addition to your primary focus within echocardiography, you will be expected to contribute to other areas of the cardiac diagnostic service as required. The post holder will also play an active role in supporting the department in maintaining accreditation standards, as well as contributing to the training, supervision, and professional development of colleagues across all levels.

Main duties of the job

You will have a good foundational knowledge of echocardiography, alongside experience working within a cardiology diagnostics department. You will be committed to delivering a seamless, high-quality diagnostic service, ensuring that patient needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

The role requires flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, adapting to the evolving needs of the service. You will be supported to work towards BSE accreditation through a bespoke training programme, which is an essential component of both the role and your ongoing professional development.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations to a high standard
• Undertake specialised cardiology diagnostic procedures appropriate to experience and competency
• Contribute to audit and quality improvement activity to enhance patient care and service delivery
• Support the training and development of university students and junior members of the team
• Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team to promote a positive patient experience
• Assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and senior team members in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracic diagnostic service

All staff are expected to adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times. The post holder may also be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the band, in line with service needs.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent/OTEC/ONC or equivalent in MPPM
• Meet requirements of RCCP voluntary register
• Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant meetings

Experience

• Evidence of in-depth knowledge of the speciality
• Evidence to demonstrate a structured approach to continuing professional development.
• Evidence of an understanding of issues affecting the NHS today, including Government strategy

Additional Criteria

• Evidence of excellent communication skills at all levels including verbal, non-verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team, relatives and patients.
• Computer skills including data entry and word processing.
• Ability to use initiative and show self-motivation.
• Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment, to tight deadlines.
• Able to relate and respond to complex and sensitive issues.
• Ability to work within a team also disciplined to work alone and study
• Evidence of in-depth knowledge of the speciality
• Evidence to demonstrate a structured approach to continuing professional development.
• Evidence of an understanding of issues affecting the NHS today, including Government strategy
• Ability to work 7 days per week.
• Flexible with working days

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust