Highly Specialist Echocardiographer

Job summary

The successful candidate will be proficient in transthoracic echocardiography and ideally hold an accreditation in either EACVI (Paediatric), or BSE Congenital or equivalent. This role is unique because we will support the successful candidate towards passing their examination and collecting cases for their logbook, to be sat with either the EACVI or the BSE Congenital / paediatric accreditation if not already held. We will fund the accreditation process (the first attempt). Based on the level of experience and accreditation status, we would also consider a Band 6 to be progressed to a fully accredited Band 7 Echocardiographer.

The candidate will support the routine clinical activities such as our busy Outpatient in our one-stop clinic, the inpatient services, or booked outpatient echo service. They will also support the department in other ways as specified in the job description as expected of a band 7 Echocardiographer.

For those who already hold accreditation in congenital echocardiography, it would be a great chance to improve your skills and broaden your knowledge and skills in this very complex area.

Main duties of the job

To demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of Echo techniques and to actively maintain competency in these.

To act as a technical specialist in Echocardiography, providing technical and clinical information as required; primarily to Physiologist colleagues, Cardiologists and Cardiac Surgeons in an effective and efficient manner.

To assist with the day to day running of the Echo service, actively contributing to the smooth running of a quality service to patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology (with Cardiology specialist option) from RCCP / SCST approved educational provider; or equivalent qualification / experience as approved by RCCP / SCST
• Specialist accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography

Desirable

• Registered Cardiac Physiologist with RCCP / HCPC, if unregistered must meet requirements of registration & complete registration within an agreed time frame
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) provider
• IT qualification to include competency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access or equivalent
• Accreditation in paediatric or congenital echocardiography (BSE/EACVI)

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Proficient in and possesses a strong underpinning knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography, including 2D, 3D and strain analysis
• Understands the principles and application of TOE
• Extensive experience of employment as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist in a Clinical setting
• Experience of teaching and training
• Experience of employment as an Echocardiographer in Congenital Heart Disease or Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Desirable

• Experience of employment in an NHS setting
• Experience of employment as a Cardiac Physiologist within a paediatric setting
• Experience of mentoring

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to include presentation skills. Able to convey complex and sensitive information.
• Good team player
• Good organisational and time management skills. Able to delegate. Efficient and effective.
• Shows willingness to accept accountability for decision-making

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Desire to work with Children

Closing Date: 9 August 2026