Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Wirral; Upton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer (Band 7) on a permanent basis. The post involves full-time and part-time options, with a 37.5 hour week and an annual salary in the range stated below.

The successful candidate will undertake highly specialist diagnostic cardiology ultrasound, including echocardiography and stress echo, and will work within a busy multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Documented evidence of good clinical practice.
• ILS

Responsibilities

• Highly specialist diagnostic cardiology ultrasound, including echocardiography and stress echo.
• Perform a range of Echocardiography procedures.
• Interpret complex results and produce diagnostic reports.
• Explain procedures to patients and carers with sensitivity while ensuring privacy and dignity.
• Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain stock levels and manage purchasing requisitions.

Skills

Ability to interpret imaging results

Independent working

Team collaboration

Clinical responsibility

Education

Degree in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare science - equivalent

Job description

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Band 7

Main area Medicine Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week Job ref 408-26-757

Site Wirral University Teaching Hospital Town Upton Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• 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
• Documented evidence of good clinical practice
• ILS

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Sarah Meftahpour or Katherine Thomas Job title Head of non-invasive services Telephone number 0151 604 7225

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Address Clatterbridge Hospital

• Clatterbridge Road
• Bebington
• Wirral
• CH63 4JY