Lead Cardiac Echocardiography Physiologist - Flexible

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Extensive in-house course directory

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist in Echocardiography to perform advanced echocardiography studies, produce reports, and lead CPD activities within the Cardiac investigations department.

The role requires BSE accredited reporting and a commitment to maintaining high clinical standards, with a 4-day week and maternity cover arrangement in a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• BSC in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent; ONC and HNC in related fields.
• HCPC registration and accreditation with BSE/BHRS are essential.
• Master level qualification in Healthcare Science or higher preferred; CPD driven practice.
• Life Support certification and leadership awards strengthen application.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms to a high standard per BSE guidelines.
• Identify when further investigation is needed and suggest alternatives.
• Produce accurate, comprehensive reports with own caseload responsibility.
• Lead CPD and provide mentorship to junior staff within the department.
• Support Transoesophageal echo and ensure TOE probe cleaning protocols.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and contribute to audits and service improvement.

Education

BSC in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent APEL and ONC, plus HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM)

Master level degree or equivalent qualification in Healthcare Science

HCPC registered

Accreditation with BSE or BHRS

Intermediate Life Support

Mary Seacole NHS Leadership Award or equivalent

DClinSci or PhD

MSCST membership/accreditation

Job description

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist in Echocardiography to perform advanced echocardiography studies, produce reports, and lead CPD activities within the Cardiac investigations department.

The role requires BSE accredited reporting and a commitment to maintaining high clinical standards, with a 4-day week and maternity cover arrangement in a fixed-term contract.