Advanced Cardiac Scientist - Echocardiographer

Queen Elizabeth Hospital; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Cardio-Respiratory Department is seeking an enthusiastic and accredited echocardiographer to lead and develop adult echo services for West Norfolk. The role involves performing TTE and TOE, along with stress echo and contrast studies, and mentoring colleagues within a supportive trust.

You will work closely with cardiologists to advance echo services during a transformative period, including digital projects and a new hospital build, while maintaining a patient-centred

Qualifications

• Qualified and accredited clinician with extensive echocardiography experience.
• Independent practitioner capable of teaching and mentoring at all levels.
• Able to perform TOE, stress echo and contrast studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography assessments.
• Perform specialized procedures including TOE, Stress Echo and Contrast studies.
• Train and supervise junior staff and trainees.
• Collaborate with cardiologists to develop echo services.

Skills

Echocardiography

Independent practitioner

Teaching & mentoring

Excellent communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

TOE (Transoesophageal Echo)

Stress Echocardiography

Contrast/Bubble Studies

Job description

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

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.

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.