Echocardiographer

Sulis Hospital Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulis Hospital Bath seeks a highly motivated Registered Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist or Healthcare Scientist to join our cardiology team. The role requires full BSE accreditation and echocardiography skills within a private hospital setting.

This is a permanent position (full-time or part-time) with DBS clearance, ongoing CPD, and a focus on delivering high standards of patient care. You will perform echocardiograms with reporting and support non-invasive tests while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current BSE Accreditation is required.
• AHSC or RCCP registration is essential.
• Cardiac physiology qualification or equivalent (e.g., Clinical cardiology degree, PTP HCS) required.
• Strong IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification cardiology experience.
• Ability to prepare and present topics in cardiology/service delivery (rare).
• Confident and reassuring demeanour; strong customer service skills.
• Experience of full ambulatory analysis to support juniors.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms with full reporting and documentation.
• Carry out non-invasive cardiac tests as required.
• Work independently while contributing to a developing cardiology team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and care of consumables/equipment.

Skills

BSE Accreditation

AHSC or RCCP registration

Cardiac physiology qualification

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Cardiology experience (3+ years)

Topic prep/presentation in cardiology

Customer service skills

Ambulatory analysis experience

Professional communication & empathy

Job description

Job summary

Are you a highly motivated registered Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist or Highly specialist Healthcare scientist and have the drive, ambition and commitment to deliver the highest standards of patient care? Sulis Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in Somerset, has opportunities for Highly specialist cardiac physiologists with full BSE accreditation and echocardiography skills to join our cardiology team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals to work flexibly as part of our hospitals developing Cardiology team providing the highest standards of professional care to patients and to make a positive contribution towards the teams pursuit of excellence. A friendly manner is essential as you will need to be able to communicate with patients and put them at ease during this vulnerable time along with high attention to detail to ensure your documentation is accurate. You will be responsible for undertaking echocardiograms with full reporting, other non-invasive tests and be involved in the consumable and equipment care. The ability to work independently is essential.

About us

An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences.

Job responsibilities

Permanent - Full time or Part Time hours could be considered
Including some occasional weekend working
This role requires DBS clearance
Immediate life support certificate - training will be provided and full compliance will be required as part of your probation period.
If you have voluntary registration, BSE current accreditation and a demonstrable record of CPD with knowledge and experience of cardiac professional practice, then we would like to hear from you.
Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current BSE Accreditation
• AHSC or RCCP registration
• Cardiac physiology qualification or equivalence (eg Clinical cardiology degree, PTP HCS etc)
• Strong IT skills, proficient in computer skills to include word, excel and outlook
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification cardiology experience
• Ability to prepare and present on topics in cardiology/ service delivery (Rare)
• Confident and reassuring demeanour
• Customer service skills
• Experience of full ambulatory analysis to support juniors

Desirable

• Previous experience in using Spacelabs healthcare equipment
• Knowledge of BSE standards and up to date policies
• Experience of exercise testing
• Experience in triage processes
• SCST certificate or diploma
• Participation in pacing services
• Management /leadership qualification
• Immediate Life Support certificate training will be provided, and full compliance will be required as part of your probation period.

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.