Applications are invited for a permanent cardiac physiology post based in the Cardiology Department, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The echo service is recruiting as part of a wider cardiology service expansion. We invite hard-working, competent and motivated individuals to become part of our busy and friendly echo team. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is a busy tertiary centre, with 900 beds and a catchment area population of 600,000. The position is for an experienced echocardiographer who must be able to demonstrate expertise in advanced techniques such as TOE, stress and contrast echo, adult congenital echocardiography and 3/4D imaging. An interest and experience in paediatric echocardiography would be an advantage. The successful candidate should hold BSE adult proficiency accreditation (or equivalent), have Professional registration and a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology), although an equivalent qualification along with suitable knowledge, training and experience will be considered. Experienced band 6 staff will also be considered for the post. Upon appointment they will undergo a period of at least 12 months training and assessment prior to upgrading to band 7. In addition to routine cardiology clinics there is a specialist valve clinic, a heart failure clinic, GUCH (Grown up Congenital heart Disease clinic) and a Physiologist led valve disease echo clinic. Aberdeen is a wonderful place to live and work, located on the beautiful Aberdeenshire coast and a short distance from the Grampian Mountains. The city is well served by rail, air, ferry and road links. Interviews will be held on 18th December 2025. Enquiries to: Mrs Shenbagam Govindan, echo clinical lead. Tel: 01224 559810. Email: shenbagam.govindan@nhs.scot. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering. NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.