Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion to practice echocardiography. The trainee will work within the Cardiac Investigations outpatients department as well as visiting wards around the hospital training to perform echocardiography. The Trainee will work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team training to assist in more complex echocardiography including TOE, Stress echo and contrast echo.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
Perform specialised diagnostics investigations.
* Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients.
* Analyse and interpret and data compare investigative and clinical options.
* Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients.
* Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace.
* Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs.
* Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members.
* Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience.
* Assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and other senior members of the team in the day to day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracic diagnostic service.
They will be expected to complete all work based training and assessment alongside the academic course to exit the programme with eligibility for registration with the BSE and the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). Trainees must meet the AHCS Standards of proficiency for Healthcare Science Practitioners.
Post qualification and with appropriate additional experience and competencies, graduates from this scheme would be eligible to apply for Clinical Scientist equivalence and HCPC registration.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire )
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-HSS-B
Job locations
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role.
* Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out.
* Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and quality systems.
* Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements.
* Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific procedures and highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities.
* Assist with the procurement, acceptance and use of medical devices and consumables.
* Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording all maintenance and calibration procedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken.
* Use reagents, consumables, hazardous materials and equipment safely and in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
* Participate in risk management procedures including risk assessment and the investigation and reporting of adverse incidents.
* Participate in internal and external audit processes and quality systems
* Undertake R&D within the department as an integral part of training and acquire relevant skills to undertake clinical audit.
* Assist with supervision and training of support staff, students and new appointees, and participate in departmental seminars and scientific meetings to disseminate knowledge acquired through study or research.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role.
* Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out.
* Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and quality systems.
* Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements.
* Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific procedures and highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities.
* Assist with the procurement, acceptance and use of medical devices and consumables.
* Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording all maintenance and calibration procedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken.
* Use reagents, consumables, hazardous materials and equipment safely and in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
* Participate in risk management procedures including risk assessment and the investigation and reporting of adverse incidents.
* Participate in internal and external audit processes and quality systems
* Undertake R&D within the department as an integral part of training and acquire relevant skills to undertake clinical audit.
* Assist with supervision and training of support staff, students and new appointees, and participate in departmental seminars and scientific meetings to disseminate knowledge acquired through study or research.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Knowledge
Essential
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Desirable
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Skills
Essential
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Desirable
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* See supporting documents
Desirable
* See supporting documents
Experience
Essential
* See supporting documents
Desirable
* See supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential
* See supporting documents
Desirable
* See supporting documents
Skills
Essential
* See supporting documents
Desirable
* See supporting documents
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
* See supporting documents
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
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