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Transthoracic Echo Lead - Maternity Cover

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester, M13 9WLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

27 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

Expert Lead Cardiac Physiologist in Transthoracic Echocardiography - Maternity Cover Fixed Term We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, dynamic...

Provide leadership and development for all practitioners in the Clinical physiology department within the Cardiac Diagnostic Centre.

As an expert in the field provide advice to external institutions, inclusive of primary care and all professional bodies within Cardiology.

Exercise initiative and judgement in solving problems and making decisions that affect own areas of work recognising when there is a need to refer problems to Senior Management or Consultant staff.

Independently collates complex clinical information from multiple sources to determine optimal procedure methodology

Independently selects sets-up & operates complex medical equipment as indicated for each procedure

Independently obtains analyses complex data, performs complex calculations, determines interpretation and independently compiles accurate written complex technical reports for case notes

Communicates independent interpretations of complex technical & physiological data to guide physicians throughout high risk provocative procedures (e.g. during cardiac imaging procedures)

Analyses highly complex data, performs complex calculations, determines interpretation and independently compiles accurate written complex technical reports for case notes

Regularly supervises individuals working/observing in the clinical environment including visitors from other trusts and organisation.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Clinical Cardiac Physiology/ BSc in Healthcare Science cardiology or qualifying equivalent qualification
  • BSE Accreditation in echocardiography
  • Up to date ILS

Desirable

  • MSc or equivalent expertise at this level
  • Teaching qualification (T4T, D32)
  • Leadership/ management qualification
  • State Registration - HCPC or AHCS (Voluntary)

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience post basic experience in technical cardiology
  • Experience of managing a cardiology department or an area of cardiology in a large tertiary centre inc organisational and personal management
  • Practical & formal teaching of Cardiac Physiologists and other HCSs
  • Organisation/provision of education/training courses at a regional level
  • Multi-disciplinary team work

Desirable: - Tertiary cardiac physiology practise; - Invasive cardiac physiology practise; - Participation in cardiac research

Knowledge

Essential

  • High level knowledge of a wide range of cardiac physiology diagnostics/interventions
  • Understands the role of cardiac physiology within the NHS
  • Understands the organisation of the NHS
  • Recognises the implications of the NSFs, NICE, Occupational standards and other applicable NHS directives

Desirable: - Expert specialist knowledge of Cardiac Imaging; - Knowledge of a wide range of tertiary diagnostics/ interventions; - Knowledge of Electronic Staff Register

Skills

Essential

  • Competent to practise a wide range of cardiac physiology diagnostics and interventions
  • Organisation of self and others Leadership skills
  • Communication at all levels
  • Ability to acquire & communicate highly complex knowledge in challenging environments
  • High level analytical & judgement skill
  • IT skills

Desirable: - Management skills; - Advanced IT skills, data manipulations, etc

Other

Essential: - Dynamic, enthusiastic & positive; - Team worker; - Leader; - Caring, Compassionate & Discrete; - Reliable; - High level stamina, energetic; - Articulate

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 October 2026

Last checked

20 October 2026

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