Chief Cardiac Physiologist / Echocardiographer, Manchester

InHealth Group Limited; Denton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Professional development and education

Award and recognition programs

Private medical insurance

Job summary

InHealth Group Limited is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist or Echocardiographer to lead the Greater Manchester Echo team, covering South East Manchester and Salford with occasional Liverpool work. You will mentor trainees and support the Education program while contributing to clinical audits and frameworks.

40 hours weekly, with some weekend work and flexible shifts. The role requires performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms to BSE standards, providing expert guidance,

Qualifications

• Experience performing adult transthoracic echocardiograms to BSE standards.
• Holds BSE or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Understanding of Data Protection Act and governance requirements.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Willingness to adopt new thinking and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report adult transthoracic echocardiograms and reports per BSE guidelines.
• Provide expert clinical guidance via second opinion rota and peer-review adherence.
• Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment and take action as needed.
• Submit reports and archive study images per contractual and SOPs.
• Coordinate with hospital departments and GP practices for referrals.
• Assist with patient bookings and maintain information systems.

Skills

BSE standards experience

Data Protection Act compliance

UK driving license

CPD demonstrated

Adaptability

Education

BSE/Echocardiography certification

Job description

Chief Cardiac Physiologist / Echocardiographer, Manchester

• Chief Cardiac Physiologist / Echocardiographer, Manchester

About the role

We are looking for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist or Echocardiographer to join our Greater Manchester Echo team (South East Manchester and Salford with occasional Liverpool cover.) This post will be on a full-time permanent basis. You will be proficient with BSE reporting guidelines, providing a safe and welcoming clinical environment for patients and support the team in driving clinical standards in clinical diagnostics. You will have the opportunity to mentor and support our trainee physiologists and our wider Education program as well as regular home working to support our clinical audit programme and clinical support framework.

Hours - 40 Hours a week- occasional weekend work- flexible shift patterns

What you will do:

• Perform and report adult trans-thoracic echocardiograms in line with [1] BSE minimum data set and [2] local reporting guidelines
• Provide expert clinical guidance via our second opinion rota, ensuring our reporting guidelines are adhered to during clinical peer-review
• Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate
• Submit reports and archive study images in accordance with contractual requirements and local SOPs
• Liaise with relevant hospital departments and GP practices for urgent clinical referrals
• Support with patient bookings, ensuring patient information systems are maintained

About you:

• Positive attitude and adaptability, driving best clinical practice
• Experience of performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms to BSE standards
• Hold BSE (or equivalent)
• A full UK driving license
• A full understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Information Governance Statement of Compliance and Caldicott Principles
• A willingness to embrace new thinking and new technologies
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

What's in it for you

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on healthcare services
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid-for professional memberships and more!

About us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.