Trainee Echocardiographer/ ETP

River Alliance of Wisconsin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a leading university hospital for a full-time training post in Echocardiography. This 18-month fixed-term position offers a chance to develop your skills and achieve BSE accreditation level 2 while working in a supportive environment. As part of the Echocardiography Training Programme, you will gain practical experience and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient health and quality of life, and be part of a mission to train future Cardiac Physiologists and Healthcare Scientists.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an undergraduate honours degree (1st or 2.1) in cardiac physiology or a relevant scientific subject.
• Understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer and quality control in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Become proficient in adult echocardiography.
• Report echocardiograms following BSE standards.
• Complete and pass the PG certificate in echocardiography.

Skills

Echocardiography

Scientific Analysis

Clinical Judgments

Quality Control

Education

Honours Degree in Cardiac Physiology

Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography

Job description

Contract: 18 months (fixed-term)
Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 287-AMED-68-25
Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Hospital
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 14/05/2025 23:59

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed-term, full-time training post in Echocardiography at the Royal Hospital. This position is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by NHS England. Successful trainees will achieve BSE accreditation level 2 and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. More information can be found at NSHCS website.

Our mission is to improve patient health and quality of life by developing our staff. The Royal Hospital is a leading university hospital committed to training future Cardiac Physiologists/Healthcare Scientists. Candidates must hold an undergraduate honours degree (1st or 2.1) in cardiac physiology or a relevant scientific subject.

Main Duties

• Become proficient in adult echocardiography.
• Report echocardiograms following BSE standards.
• Complete and pass the PG certificate in echocardiography.
• Pass all parts of the BSE level 2 exam within 18 months.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Honours degree (1st or 2.1) in cardiac physiology or relevant scientific subject.
• Ability to analyze scientific, technical, and medical literature.
• Understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer and quality control in healthcare.
• Ability to work independently and under supervision.
• Knowledge to provide appropriate advice and clinical judgments.
• Understanding of ethics, professional practice, NHS constitution, and patient-centered care.

Desirable Criteria

• Interest in Echocardiography and its clinical application.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment.

Please check your email regularly as we will contact you there. Internal staff from the Liverpool Group hospitals are eligible to apply. Note: Sponsorship for visas is not available for roles under £25,000 per year.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to equality and diversity. All applicants should demonstrate how they meet the person specification. The application process may close early if sufficient applications are received.