Advanced Cardiac Scientist - Echocardiographer

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT is seeking an Advanced Cardiac Scientist specializing in Echocardiography. You will work as an independent practitioner in adult transthoracic echocardiography and participate in TOE, stress echo and contrast/bubble studies, collaborating closely with cardiologists.

We value teaching, training and mentoring across all levels, with strong emphasis on professional development and service improvement within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must be independent in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography
• Experience with TOE, Stress Echo and Contrast/Bubble studies
• Commitment to teaching, training and mentoring at all levels
• Professional development and continuing education are encouraged and supported

Responsibilities

• Be an independent practitioner in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography
• Participate in specialised procedures (TOE, Stress Echo, Contrast/Bubble studies)
• Train and mentor junior staff and other professionals
• Contribute to development of echo services and teaching within the department

Skills

Organise data

Teaching & training

Advanced echocardiography knowledge

Clinical examination

Education

BSc/MSc in cardiac physiology/science

BSE Accredited

RCCP registered

Training/mentoring qualifications

Job description

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Advanced Cardiac Scientist - Echocardiographer

The closing date is 20 November 2026

We are looking to recruit a qualified Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Scientist specialising in Echocardiography; to join our friendly and established team.

This is an exciting time to join our busy Cardio-Respiratory Department. QEH has recently welcome 2 additional cardiologists. We are looking for an enthusiastic and aspirational individual to help us develop echo services for West Norfolk.

We have a patient centred attitude, striving to provide the best possible care for our patients in a positive and supportive environment within the Trust. Learning and development are encouraged and heavily supported within our department.

Applicants should be a qualified and accredited person who is independent and able to train others?

Applicants should be able to demonstrate extensive expertise within echocardiography, have excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills with a willingness to participate in teaching, training, and mentoring at all levels.

***Previous applicants need not apply***

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to be an independent practitioner in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography and to participate in specialised procedures such as TOE, Stress Echo, and Contrast/Bubble Studies, working closely with the Cardiologists.

Newly qualified staff will be supported to develop experience and gain additional competencies required. Professional and personal development are encouraged.

Continuation of professional development within the role is essential. The successful applicant will also be able to perform a variety of diagnostic tests provided by the department.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

• BSc/MSc in cardiac physiology/cardiac science
• BSE Accredited (equivalent qualifications may be considered)
• RCCP registered
• Qualifications in training/assessing/mentoring

Experience

• Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms
• Competent in performing all cardiac investigations provided by the department
• Experience in training and assessment of junior staff and other medical professionals
• Experience in assisting in TOE, and performing specialised Echocardiograms, i.e., 3D, Contrast, Bubble studies and stress echo
• Experience in physiologist led specialist clinics

Skills, abilities & knowledge

• Ability to organise and analyse data with good critical thinking skills
• Ability to obtain all cardiac ultrasound views as described in the BSE minimum dataset on both technically easy and challenging patients utilising optimal patient positioning and technical skills
• Actively participates in teaching and training
• Knowledge of a wide range of cardiac physiology investigations and advanced specialist knowledge in Echocardiography
• History taking and general clinical examination

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.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearPer annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

426-360-26MG-B

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust