Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist, Echo

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist for Echocardiography. The role requires a BSc in Clinical Physiology and full BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures, supervising other staff, and maintaining service quality. This position offers a vital role in providing outstanding care within a leading Cardiac Imaging Service in Coventry.

Qualifications

• Completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
• Hold full BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography.
• Provide an immunisation and vaccination report from a UK occupational health provider or GP.

Responsibilities

• Be a competent practitioner in echocardiography procedures.
• Perform routine and complex diagnostic procedures autonomously.
• Supervise and train other cardiac physiologists.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of services within echocardiography.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Autonomy in echocardiography procedures

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

Full BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist for Echocardiography who will share our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated to join our team. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Qualifications

• Completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
• Hold full BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Responsibilities

• Be a competent practitioner in echocardiography procedures.
• Have an advanced knowledge of products and procedures.
• Perform routine and complex diagnostic echocardiography procedures autonomously.
• Supervise and train other cardiac physiologists.
• Participate on a roster basis as required.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of services within echocardiography.
• Develop further highly technical specialist and advanced practical skills in the complex echo service.
• Participate in the day‑to‑day running of the department, ensuring the smooth running of a quality service.

Benefits

The Trust offers a region‑leading Cardiac Imaging Service with a full repertoire of echocardiography techniques, advanced cardiac imaging input to regional hospitals, and support for CDC services.