Principal Cardiac Physiologist

Cpl Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Paid leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount gateway

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is seeking a Lead Cardiac Physiologist to head an echocardiography service in Leicester. You will independently perform and report transthoracic echocardiograms to the BSE data set, while developing the team and ensuring high standards of governance and quality.

You will mentor junior staff, lead accreditation efforts, and collaborate with NHS partners as the clinical voice of the service. A strong background in governance and training is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in a relevant discipline (Clinical Physiology, Healthcare Science or similar).
• BSE accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography.
• Substantial post-accreditation experience, ideally including supervision or training of others.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Confident communicator with patients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Independently performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms to the BSE minimum data set.
• Reviewing and triaging referrals into the service, and escalating urgent and abnormal findings to hospital teams and GP practices.
• Overseeing equipment quality assurance and calibration.
• Leading, supervising and mentoring a team of Cardiac Physiologists.
• Delivering hands-on echo training and supporting junior staff through BSE accreditation.
• Getting involved in recruitment, interviewing and team development.
• Leading the service through BSE departmental accreditation.
• Auditing clinical activity, driving quality improvement and managing clinical risk.
• Taking an active role in clinical governance, including incident reviews and complaints.
• Sitting on the company's Clinical Advisory Board for echo services.
• Working with NHS commissioners and healthcare partners as the clinical voice of the service.

Skills

BSE accreditation in adult transthorac

People management

Clinical governance

Audit and quality improvement

Communication with patients and staff

Driving licence

Education

BSc (Hons) in a relevant discipline (Clinical Physiology, Healthcare Science or similar)

Job description

Lead an echo service, build a team, and take it through BSE departmental accreditation.

What you will be doing

Clinical

• Independently performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms to the BSE minimum data set
• Reviewing and triaging referrals into the service, and escalating urgent and abnormal findings to hospital teams and GP practices
• Overseeing equipment quality assurance and calibration

Leadership and training

• Leading, supervising and mentoring a team of Cardiac Physiologists
• Delivering hands‑on echo training and supporting junior staff through BSE accreditation
• Getting involved in recruitment, interviewing and team development

Quality and service development

• Leading the service through BSE departmental accreditation
• Auditing clinical activity, driving quality improvement and managing clinical risk
• Taking an active role in clinical governance, including incident reviews and complaints
• Sitting on the company's Clinical Advisory Board for echo services
• Working with NHS commissioners and healthcare partners as the clinical voice of the service

What you will bring

• BSc (Hons) in a relevant discipline (Clinical Physiology, Healthcare Science or similar)
• BSE accreditation in adult transthoracic echocardiography
• Substantial post-accreditation experience, ideally including supervision or training of others
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
• Confident communicator with patients, colleagues and external stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence

What is on offer

• Competitive salary (please enquire)
• Company pension, paid leave and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discount gateway
• Real influence over clinical standards and service growth
• Ongoing professional development in a supportive, collaborative organisation

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