Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Wirral University Teaching Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer to join a busy multi-disciplinary team. The post supports Echo as a chosen interest with BSE accreditation and preceptorship on completion.

The role will involve high‑specification cardiac ultrasound, stress echo and assisting transoesophageal procedures, with opportunities for line management and professional development within a large acute Trust in the North

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare science (or equivalent).
• Essential: Qualified in accredited BSE courses.
• Essential: RCCP registration.
• Essential: At least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Able to independently perform cardiology investigations including Echocardiography.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform a range of high-specialty diagnostic cardiology ultrasound including echocardiography and stress echo.
• Perform echocardiography procedures and interpret complex results to produce diagnostic reports.
• Explain procedures to patients and carers, ensuring privacy, dignity and informed consent.
• Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain stock levels and order equipment as required.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiology investigations

Patient communication

Education

Degree in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare science

BSE accreditation

RCCP registration

Job description

Job summary

The Cardio-Respiratory Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Echocardiographer to join our busy, expanding multi-disciplinary team.

At the present time Wirral University Teaching Hospital has 8 Cardiologists and 7 Respiratory Physicians and is developing services in a variety of areas of the department.

The post would suit ETP/STP (with Echo as their chosen interest) students or individuals who are working towards their BSE accreditation and would be employed as an Annex 21. Once successful in achieving your BSE accreditation there will be a preceptorship to ensure you have the experience and skills that are necessary to independently work across all non-invasive services including line management duties.

Main duties of the job

• A Chief Clinical Physiologist will independently perform a combination of the following specialist procedures: Highly specialist diagnostic cardia ultrasound, including specialist echocardiography, stress echo and assisting Transoesophageal Echocardiography.
• Perform a range of Echocardiography procedures, using knowledge and skills to interpret complex results and produce a diagnostic report.
• Communicate complex information with patients, relatives or carers, explaining the procedures taking into account any learning or physical disabilities, in order to obtain agreement and cooperation to any tests or procedures, ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained ordering stock as appropriate, via stock control or purchase requisition.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details

Date posted: 31 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 408-26-757

Closing date: 08 November 2026

Essential

• Degree in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare science - equivalent
• Qualified in accredited courses in specialist areas BSE
• RCCP registration
• At least 3 years post qualification experience
• Able to independently perform a range of Cardiology investigations including Echocardiography
• Demonstrate responsibility towards others

Desirable

• Documented evidence of good clinical practice
• ILS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Head of non-invasive services, Sarah Meftahpour or Katherine Thomas, 01516047225