Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days minimum annual leave plus bank

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

In-house course learning directory

Buying and selling of annual leave

Subsidised restaurant

Tranquillity garden

Generous subsidised on-site parking

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton is recruiting a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Echocardiography to join the Physiological Sciences Services. The post is 37.5 hours per week (4-day week) and fixed term for 12 months as maternity cover.

You will report to the Lead Echocardiography and perform adult transthoracic and transoesophageal studies to a high standard. The role requires BSE accreditation for reporting, independence in producing reports, and involvement in supervision of

Qualifications

• BSE accredited reporting sonographer required.
• Experience in adult transthoracic echocardiography and TOE.
• Ability to produce accurate reports and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms including urgent portable scans.
• Produce complete and accurate reports for each study.
• Share workload and ensure data sets meet department standards.

Skills

BSE accredited reporting Sonographer

Echocardiography

Teamwork

Education

BSE accreditation

Tools

Transoesophageal echo

Job description

37.5 hours per week (4 day week: Monday - Friday)

Fixed term for 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum

Closing Date: Monday 30th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

The Physiological Sciences Services at George Eliot Hospital Nuneaton, are looking to recruit a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Echocardiography.

• The post holder will be a BSE accredited reporting Sonographer. They will be required to work along side the Lead. Echocardiographer to provide a comprehensive and high quality transthoracic and transoesophageal echo services and will provide professional expertise in this highly specialised discipline.
• The post holder will maintain a high standard of clinical practice and will act as a role model for junior members of staff within the Cardiac investigations department.

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist-Echocardiography

• To perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms, including urgent portable scans, to a high standard in accordance with BSE guidelines and department standards.
• To identify and advise when transthoracic echocardiography is insufficient to answer the clinical question and proactively suggest alternative/additional investigations.
• To produce an accurate and comprehensive report for each study, with responsibility for your own caseload.
• To over report junior staff workload and ensure minimum data sets are obtained and standards are regularly audited.
• To provide clinical technical assistance with Transoesophageal echo.
• To ensure adherence to cleaning protocols for TOE probes.

Here At George Eliot Our Vision To 'excel At Patient Care' Taking Centre Stage. An Ever Evolving Clinically- Led Acute Service Provider We Are On a Journey To Continually Provide High Quality, Safe And Responsive Health Services Delivered By Inspiring And Compassionate Staff Who Share Our Corporate Values

Effective open communication

Xcellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:

• On-site nursery
• 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays
• cycle to work scheme
• flexible working
• extensive in-house course learning directory
• buying and selling of annual leave
• subsidised restaurant
• tranquillity garden
• generous subsidised on-site parking

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanna Purvis Job title: Cardio Respiratory Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476 865128