Advanced Cardiac Scientist - Echocardiographer

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; Presencial; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working opportunities

Free counselling service

Stream app-based earned wage access

Support for menopause/health networks

Descripción de la vacante

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Cardiac Scientist specialized in Echocardiography. The post is Band 7 and offers a permanent contract, full-time hours (37.5 per week).

You will work as an independent echocardiography practitioner with opportunities to train others and develop the echo service within the Cardio-Respiratory Department. Ideal candidates will have BSc/MSc in cardiac physiology, RCCP registration, and BSE accreditation, with proven

Formación

• Qualified and accredited professional in echocardiography.
• Independent practitioner in adult transthoracic echocardiography.
• Experience with TOE, Stress Echo and contrast studies.
• Willingness to train and mentor colleagues at all levels.

Responsabilidades

• Work as an independent practitioner in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography.
• Participate in TOE, Stress Echo and Contrast/Bubble studies with Cardiologists.
• Develop echo services and contribute to teaching and mentoring.
• Support professional development and ongoing competency within the team.

Conocimientos

Communication

Time management

Mentoring/training

Interpersonal skills

Educación

BSc/MSc in cardiac physiology/cardiac science

RCCP registered

BSE Accredited

Qualifications in training/assessing/mentoring

Descripción del empleo

Advanced Cardiac Scientist - Echocardiographer

Band 7

Main area Echocardiography Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 426-360-26MG-B

Site The Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town Kings Lynn Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience, but we also recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values (attached).

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We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• Access to Stream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access*
• Support and advice for staff affected by either Perimenopause or Menopause
• Opportunity to join our Staff Networks which include Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks.

We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date.

Certificates of Sponsorship / Visa and Immigration

Although the salary for Band 3+posts is expected to meet the applicable UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) salary threshold from December 2026 and may therefore be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, (subject to the immigration rules in force at the time of application) applicants are responsible for checking their own eligibility against the relevant immigration requirements. The availability of sponsorship and any visa application remain subject to UKVI rules and approval. If you are not eligible, any offer of employment already made may be withdrawn.

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