Band 7 - Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist, Cardiology
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Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit an exceptionally skilled Echocardiographer at a Band 7, who shows evidence of excellent clinical ability and is eager to develop their managerial skills.
Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit an exceptionally skilled Echocardiographer at a Band 7, who shows evidence of excellent clinical ability and is eager to develop their managerial skills.
You should have an interest in both training and managing Echocardiographers and need to be keen to support the development of the rapidly growing Echocardiography Department.
You will be part of a quality assurance (QA) programme and will be key in the review of echos performed by junior staff.
Accreditation with BSE (or equivalent) is essential.
Any personal research or clinical interests including ongoing postgraduate study will be supported where possible, and we undertake to develop the successful applicant further.
This post has 12.5% R&R attached.
Main duties of the job
There are 6 Cardiac Imaging Consultants who take an active role in educational development of Cardiac Sonographers & Physiologists and also in chairing the weekly echo meetings where unusual cases and operational issues are discussed.
The Echo equipment used at West Herts includes 1 Philip's EpiQ, 6 GE E95's, 3 GE S70.
All scans are databased and reported on McKesson (Change Healthcare) which is linked across all sites and stress echo is reported on EchoPAC.
There are daily echo lists which include stress echo lists, both DSE and on a bike, and daily availability of TOE including 3D.
There are dedicated Specialists valve, heart failure and complex echo clinics running across the sites daily.
In 2018 we carried out 14500 transthoracic echocardiograms and 1200 stress echo's annually.
The Trust has a dedicated Cardiac CT and MRI suite which opened in November 2016.
About Us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-A-10153
Job locations
Across sites, Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans
Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans
WD18 0HB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a busy and dynamic acute trust covering a population of 700,000 across 3 sites in beautiful Hertfordshire (Watford, Hemel Hempstead, and St Albans).
The Cardiology Department is particularly forward thinking with 11 Consultant Cardiologists, 2 Catheter Laboratories and the full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology including PCI, complex device implantation and EP.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a busy and dynamic acute trust covering a population of 700,000 across 3 sites in beautiful Hertfordshire (Watford, Hemel Hempstead, and St Albans).
The Cardiology Department is particularly forward thinking with 11 Consultant Cardiologists, 2 Catheter Laboratories and the full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology including PCI, complex device implantation and EP.
Person Specification
Essential
Education and qualifications
* BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent.
* Transthoracic BSE accreditation or recognised equivalent.
* RCCP registration
Desirable
* MSc BSE TOE or ESC accreditation
* Current ILS.
Knowledge
Essential
* Advanced knowledge of practical and interpretational electrocardiography.
* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical pathologies and cardiac conditions.
Desirable
* Knowledge of cardiac devices and cardiac catheterisation lab procedures
Experience
Essential
* Sufficient years echocardiography experience.
Desirable
* Experience in a broad range of cardiac disciplines for example ECG, ambulatory ECG analysis and ETT.
Person Specification
Essential
* Sufficient years echocardiography experience.
Desirable
* Experience in a broad range of cardiac disciplines for example ECG, ambulatory ECG analysis and ETT.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Across sites, Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans
Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Across sites, Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans
Watford, Hemel Hempstead and St Albans
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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