Band 7 Echocardiographer - Preston

Pulse Healthcare; Preston; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare invites a skilled Echocardiographer to join our Clinical Physiology team in Preston. The role requires BSE or EACVI accreditation and expertise in pacing follow-up and cathlab duties. Cross-site cover and potential weekend shifts are expected.

The successful candidate will perform comprehensive echocardiography, support pacemaker follow-up, and assist in the cath lab, delivering high-quality patient care and accurate data reporting in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Accredited by BSE or EACVI/ARDMS.
• Minimum 3 years in echocardiography.
• Experience in advanced echocardiographic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform Echocardiograms: transthoracic, transesophageal, stress echo.
• Pacing follow-up: ensure device function and patient wellbeing.
• Cath lab work: assist in pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care.
• Provide high-quality patient care and address concerns.
• Data analysis: interpret and report findings.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, nurses and other staff.

Skills

Echocardiography

Pacing follow-up

Cath lab work

BSE accreditation

EACVI/ARDMS

Communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

Job description

Role: Echocardiographer

Banding: Band 7

Location: Preston

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: January 2025

Rate: £55 - £60 per hour

Duration: Ongoing

Shift Pattern: 8:00AM – 4:00PM (Cross-site cover required, Possible weekend shifts)

About the role:

The Clinical Physiology team at Pulse is seeking a highly specialised Echocardiographer to join our team in Preston. The ideal candidate will have BSE or EACVI accreditation and be proficient in all aspects of pacing follow-up and cathlab work. This role requires flexibility, as cross-site cover and potential weekend shifts are necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform Echocardiograms: Conduct comprehensive echocardiographic examinations, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography.
• Pacing Follow-Up: Manage and follow up on patients with pacemakers, ensuring proper device function and patient well-being.
• Cath lab Work: Assist in the cardiac catheterization lab, including pre-procedure preparation, intra-procedure support, and post-procedure care.
• Patient Care: Provide high-quality patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing any concerns during procedures.
• Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret echocardiographic data, providing accurate and timely reports to the medical team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cardiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• Accredited by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) or equivalent accreditation (EACVI/ARDMS).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in echocardiography.
• Experience in advanced echocardiographic techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competence in all aspects of Pacing follow-up and Cathlab work.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.