Specialised Cardiac Practitioner (Echo)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newsham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Annual leave 27 days + holidays (pro R

Support for flexible working

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 7 specialist cardiac physiologist in echocardiography. The role covers Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and the community diagnostic centre, focusing on non-invasive cardiology including echo, stress echo, valve clinic and TOE.

You will train physiologists, produce independent reports and support service development across sites. Shifts include weekends and regular CPD involvement.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• BSE accreditation in echocardiography is essential.
• ILS certification required.
• Postgraduate specialism is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive cardiology investigations including echocardiography.
• Carry out stress echocardiography studies.
• Run the physiologist-led valve clinic at main sites.
• Perform transoesophageal echo (TOE).
• Support Rapid Access Heart Failure Clinic.
• Train and educate physiologists and staff in echo methods.
• Produce technical reports independently.
• Work across Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and community diagnostic centre.

Skills

Echocardiography

Non-invasive cardiology

Independent reporting

MS Office

Education

BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology

BSE accreditation in echo

ILS certification

Job description

A Band 7 specialist cardiac physiologist post in echocardiography with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, covering Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and the community diagnostic centre. The work centres on non-invasive cardiology, including echo, stress echo, valve clinic and TOE, alongside training other physiologists and staff. Shifts are split between 8am and 8pm and include weekends, within a cardiology service that is expanding. BSE accreditation is essential for fit.

What the job involves

• Perform non-invasive cardiology investigations, including echocardiography
• Carry out stress echo studies
• Run the physiologist-led valve clinic at both main sites
• Perform transoesophageal echo (TOE)
• Assist in the Rapid Access Heart Failure Clinic
• Train and educate physiologists and other staff in echo and non-invasive work
• Produce technical reports independently
• Work across Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and the community diagnostic centre
• Work split shifts between 8am and 8pm, including weekends
• Help develop physiologist-led services in stress echo, bubble, contrast echo and TOE
• Take part in continuing professional and postgraduate development

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology, or BSc or MSc Healthcare Science (cardiac), or equivalent
• BSE accreditation in echo
• ILS certification
• Postgraduate specialism

Experience

• Experience at Band 6 or above
• Sound knowledge of cardiology and competence in non-invasive investigations, including echo

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent computer skills and competence in MS Office applications
• Ability to work independently in non-invasive or invasive cardiology
• Ability to produce technical reports independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Specialist knowledge of physiological testing techniques

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Nice to have

• HCPC or AHCS registration
• Experience in cath lab and pacing
• Advanced echo experience, including TOE, stress echo or valve clinic

What’s offered

• At least 27 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff
• NHS Pension Scheme with 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance
• 15% R&R premium if BSE accredited and registered with HCPC or AHCS
• Blue Light card eligibility
• Regular training sessions and mentorship
• Support for postgraduate development
• Support for flexible working