Transthoracic Echo Lead - Maternity Cover

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Expert Lead Cardiac Physiologist in Transthoracic Echocardiography for a maternity cover fixed-term post. You will provide expert clinical leadership in the Cardiac Diagnostic Centre and support strategic management within the department.

Role includes mentoring, high-level interpretation of complex data, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.

Qualifications

• BSc Clinical Cardiac Physiology or equivalent qualification required.
• MSc or equivalent expertise at this level is essential.
• Teaching qualification (T4T, D32) is desirable.
• State Registration with HCPC/AHCS (Voluntary) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development for all practitioners in the Clinical physiology department within the Cardiac Diagnostic Centre.
• Advise external institutions including primary care and professional bodies within Cardiology.
• Exercise initiative and judgement in solving problems and refer to Senior Management when needed.
• Independently collates complex clinical information to determine optimal procedure methodology.
• Set-up and operate complex medical equipment for each procedure.
• Produce and interpret written complex technical reports for case notes.
• Communicate independent interpretations of data to guide physicians during high-risk procedures.
• Supervise staff and visitors in the clinical environment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Cardiac imaging expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teaching and education

Education

BSc Clinical Cardiac Physiology/BSc in Healthcare Science cardiology

MSc or equivalent expertise

Teaching qualification (T4T, D32)

HCPC/AHCS registration

Tools

Complex medical equipment operation

Job description

Job summary

Expert Lead Cardiac Physiologist in Transthoracic Echocardiography - Maternity Cover Fixed Term

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individual to join the department.

The applicant must currently be working as an expert independent clinical practitioner who provides clinical expertise at an expert specialist level. Candidates will be required to assist the departmental management team in providing strategic management leadership. Applicant's must have the ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise their own workload, as well as work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality diagnostic service and educational at both undergraduate and post graduate level.

This position offers excellent developmental opportunities and requires the individual to be a positive driver for change within cardiac diagnostic services at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Main duties of the job

• Provide leadership and development for all practitioners in the Clinical physiology department within the Cardiac Diagnostic Centre.
• As an expert in the field provide advice to external institutions, inclusive of primary care and all professional bodies within Cardiology.
• Exercise initiative and judgement in solving problems and making decisions that affect own areas of work recognising when there is a need to refer problems to Senior Management or Consultant staff.
• Independently collates complex clinical information from multiple sources to determine optimal procedure methodology
• Independently selects sets-up & operates complex medical equipment as indicated for each procedure
• Independently obtains analyses complex data, performs complex calculations, determines interpretation and independently compiles accurate written complex technical reports for case notes
• Communicates independent interpretations of complex technical & physiological data to guide physicians throughout high risk provocative procedures (e.g. during cardiac imaging procedures)
• Analyses highly complex data, performs complex calculations, determines interpretation and independently compiles accurate written complex technical reports for case notes
• Regularly supervises individuals working/observing in the clinical environment including visitors from other trusts and organisation.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted: 15 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 349-WTWA-8213174-RL3E

Job locations: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Cardiac Physiology/ BSc in Healthcare Science cardiology or qualifying equivalent qualification
• MSc or equivalent expertise at this level
• Teaching qualification (T4T, D32)
• State Registration - HCPC or AHCS (Voluntary)
• Demonstrable experience post basic experience in technical cardiology
• Experience of managing a cardiology department or an area of cardiology in a large tertiary centre inc organisational and personal management
• Practical & formal teaching of Cardiac Physiologists and other HCSs
• Organisation/provision of education/training courses at a regional level
• Multi-disciplinary team work
• Tertiary cardiac physiology practise
• Invasive cardiac physiology practise
• Participation in cardiac research
• High level knowledge of a wide range of cardiac physiology diagnostics/interventions
• Understands the role of cardiac physiology within the NHS
• Understands the organisation of the NHS
• Recognises the implications of the NSFs, NICE, Occupational standards and other applicable NHS directives
• Expert specialist knowledge of Cardiac Imaging
• Knowledge of a wide range of tertiary diagnostics/ interventions
• Knowledge of Electronic Staff Register
• Competent to practise a wide range of cardiac physiology diagnostics and interventions
• Organisation of self and others Leadership skills
• Communication at all levels
• Ability to acquire & communicate highly complex knowledge in challenging environments
• High level analytical & judgement skill
• Advanced IT skills, data manipulations, etc

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Principal Cardiac Clinical Scientist (NonInvasive), Sarah-Jane Turner, [e-mail], 01612763334

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