Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echo; BSE accredited)

• Independently perform and report a full range of transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) to a high standard in line with BSE guidelines
• Analyse and interpret complex echocardiographic investigations
• Produce accurate, timely clinical reports to support patient management
• Identify when additional or alternative investigations are required
• Provide specialist clinical advice to cardiologists, GPs, and the wider MDT
• Support and mentor junior staff and trainees
• Participate in audit, quality assurance, and service development initiatives
• Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with clinical governance and safety standards
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, maintaining dignity and privacy at all times

• Deliver a high-quality, patient-centred echocardiography service, performing and reporting a full range of transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in line with professional (BSE) and departmental standards
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, independently analysing, interpreting, and reporting complex and advanced echocardiographic studies to support accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making
• Provide specialist clinical advice to cardiologists, GPs, and the wider multidisciplinary team, including recommending further or alternative diagnostic investigations where appropriate
• Contribute to the development and expansion of the echocardiography service, including potential introduction of advanced techniques such as contrast and stress echocardiography
• Support clinical governance, audit, and quality assurance processes, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to best practice guidelines
• Act as a role model and mentor for junior physiologists, students, and trainees, supporting education, training, and professional development within the team
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), contributing to effective patient pathways and integrated care delivery across community cardiology services
• Ensure patient safety and high standards of care, including responding to emergency situations and maintaining dignity, privacy, and effective communication with all patients
• Maintain professional competence and accreditation, engaging in continuous professional development (CPD) and staying up to date with advancements in echocardiography practice
• Participate in the day-to-day operational delivery of the service across multiple sites, supporting flexible service provision and helping meet service demand

• Annual bonus scheme
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days in 5 after 5 years service
• Additional Birthday Day off (upon successful completion of probation)
• Additional Wellbeing Day (upon successful completion of probation)
• Recognition of NHS service for annual leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance which includes dependants
• Employee Assistance Programme

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience in adult echocardiography
• Ability to independently perform and report complex echocardiograms
• Experience as an independent practitioner across the range of routine and specialised investigations
• Experience of raising issues for Clinical Governance where appropriate.
• Evidence of leading or contributing to service improvement.
• Experience of raising issues for Clinical Governance where appropriate.
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience managing or contributing to accreditation compliance (e.g., BSE, BHRS, UKAS frameworks).
• Experience contributing to research, audit or quality improvement programmes
• Experience in a formal leadership role within an NHS Hospital Trust
• Experience of Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) accreditation process

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
• AHCS/HCPC registration or equivalent
• Accreditation in echocardiography (BSE) or equivalent high-level knowledge skills and experience
• Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to cardiac physiology

Desirable

• Master level degree or equivalent qualification in Healthcare Science
• Intermediate Life Support