Flexible Echocardiography Specialist (Cardiac Physiologist)

GEH; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Extensive in-house course learning

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton is seeking a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist in Echocardiography to join our Physiological Sciences Services. This role offers 37.5 hours per week across a 4-day week and is a fixed 12-month maternity cover.

You will perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms and transoesophageal exams, deliver high-quality reports, and support junior colleagues within a busy NHS setting.

Qualifications

• BSC in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent and relevant higher qualifications.
• Master level degree or equivalent in Healthcare Science.
• Accreditation with BSE or BHRS; membership with MSCST may be required.
• HCPC registered; Intermediate Life Support.
• DClinSci or PhD may be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms, including urgent portable scans, to a high standard per BSE guidelines and standards.
• Identify when further imaging is needed and suggest alternatives.
• Produce accurate reports for each study and manage your own caseload.
• Lead junior staff and audit data quality.
• Provide clinical/technical assistance with Transoesophageal echo.
• Adhere to cleaning protocols for TOE probes.
• Lead CPD for junior staff.
• Maintain own competency through CPD and IPR processes.

Skills

Leadership

IT competency

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Education

BSC in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)

MPPM/HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement

Tools

BSE accreditation

HCPC registered

Job description

George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton is seeking a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist in Echocardiography to join our Physiological Sciences Services. This role offers 37.5 hours per week across a 4-day week and is a fixed 12-month maternity cover.

You will perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms and transoesophageal exams, deliver high-quality reports, and support junior colleagues within a busy NHS setting.