Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist Echocardiography

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist in Echocardiography to deliver cardiac and respiratory diagnostics across multiple sites. This role involves performing echocardiograms, providing training, and collaborating with cardiology teams to enhance patient care. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and be committed to delivering high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Required to hold BSE accreditation or have undertaken the exam and logbook.
• Registered with the AHCS.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report adult transthoracic echocardiograms independently.
• Provide training and support to clinical physiologists and Specialty Doctors.
• Collaborate with Cardiology Consultants on various echocardiography studies.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac Physiology

Clinical Support

Training

Education

Undergraduate honours degree in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or equivalent

BSE accreditation or equivalent

Job description

Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist Echocardiography

Join to apply for the Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist Echocardiography role at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Here at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, we have an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist in Echocardiography to join our team. You will deliver Cardiac and Respiratory diagnostics across Calderdale Royal Hospital, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, and the new Community Diagnostic Spoke and Hub in Halifax and Huddersfield communities.

Calderdale & Huddersfield is a large District General Hospital with a growing Cardio-Respiratory diagnostic department invested in developing the future workforce for Cardiac Physiologists/Healthcare Scientists.

The post holder will work as a key member of the Cardio-Respiratory Service, performing work within the Echocardiogram Service. Applicants are required to have an undergraduate honours degree in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or equivalent, hold BSE accreditation or have undertaken the exam and logbook (awaiting result), and be registered with the AHCS.

Responsibilities include:

1. Performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms independently on inpatients and outpatients.
2. Providing training and support to clinical physiologists and Specialty Doctors.
3. Offering clinical support and reporting supervision, including feedback to trainees and unaccredited physiologists and doctors.
4. Collaborating with Cardiology Consultants and Registrars on Stress Echocardiography, Transoesophageal Echocardiography, and Contrast Studies.
5. Maximizing clinic capacity through monitoring and auditing IP/OP requirements in partnership with the Service Lead.
6. Supporting Oncology Trial teams with clinical and technical cardiac monitoring for trial participants, in partnership with Oncology Research leads.
7. Participating in departmental audits as required.

We employ over 6,500 staff delivering compassionate care across our hospitals, community sites, and in patients’ homes. We also have nearly 150 volunteers.

Our services include urgent and emergency care, medical, surgical, maternity, gynaecology, critical care, children’s services, end-of-life care, outpatient, and diagnostic imaging services. We also provide community health services, including sexual health, from various locations.

We are committed to modernizing and investing in health services to improve quality. As a foundation trust, we are NHS public leaders, driven by our independent board, listening to our community's needs, and striving to put patients first.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rachel Wild
• Job Title: Echo Service Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Michelle Foster, Clinical Service Manager - Non-Invasive Cardiology

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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