Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 66.000 - 76.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer. Join our Cardio-Respiratory Department to perform advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging and contribute to a busy, multidisciplinary team.

The post supports those pursuing BSE accreditation with a designated preceptorship to develop independent echocardiography skills, including stress echo and TEEs.

Qualifikationen

• Experience or training in echocardiography and non-invasive cardiac imaging.
• Currently working towards BSE accreditation or planning to pursue it.

Aufgaben

• Perform highly specialized diagnostic cardiac ultrasound including echo, stress echo and TEEs.
• Interpret complex results and generate diagnostic reports.
• Explain procedures to patients with sensitivity to learning or physical disabilities; ensure privacy and dignity.

Kenntnisse

Echocardiography

Cardiac ultrasound

Jobbeschreibung

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Company: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Cardio-Respiratory Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Echocardiographer to join our busy, expanding multi-disciplinary team.

At the present time Wirral University Teaching Hospital has 8 Cardiologists and 7 Respiratory Physicians and is developing services in a variety of areas of the department.

The post would suit ETP/STP (with Echo as their chosen interest) students or individuals who are working towards their BSE accreditation and would be employed as an Annex 21. Once successful in achieving your BSE accreditation there will be a preceptorship to ensure you have the experience and skills that are necessary to independently work across all non-invasive services including line management duties.

A Chief Clinical Physiologist will independently perform a combination of the following specialist procedures:

- Highly specialist diagnostic cardia ultrasound, including specialist echocardiography, stress echo and assisting Transoesophageal Echocardiography.

- Perform a range of Echocardiography procedures, using knowledge and

- Skills to interpret complex results and produce a diagnostic report.

- Communicate complex information with patients, relatives or carers, explaining the procedures taking into account any learning or physical disabilities, in order to obtain agreement and cooperation to any tests or procedures, ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.

- Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.

- Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained ordering stock as appropriate, via stock control or purchase requisition

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist position available at WUTH.

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Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Company: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Upton, CH49 5PE Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 2 Dec 2026

Summary

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Cardio-Respiratory Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Echocardiographer to join our busy, expanding multi-disciplinary team.

At the present time Wirral University Teaching Hospital has 8 Cardiologists and 7 Respiratory Physicians and is developing services in a variety of areas of the department.

The post would suit ETP/STP (with Echo as their chosen interest) students or individuals who are working towards their BSE accreditation and would be employed as an Annex 21. Once successful in achieving your BSE accreditation there will be a preceptorship to ensure you have the experience and skills that are necessary to independently work across all non-invasive services including line management duties.

A Chief Clinical Physiologist will independently perform a combination of the following specialist procedures:

- Highly specialist diagnostic cardia ultrasound, including specialist echocardiography, stress echo and assisting Transoesophageal Echocardiography.

- Perform a range of Echocardiography procedures, using knowledge and

- Skills to interpret complex results and produce a diagnostic report.

- Communicate complex information with patients, relatives or carers, explaining the procedures taking into account any learning or physical disabilities, in order to obtain agreement and cooperation to any tests or procedures, ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.

- Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.

- Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained ordering stock as appropriate, via stock control or purchase requisition

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist position available at WUTH.

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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