Advanced Clinical Physiologist Echocardiography

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  • Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
An exciting opportunity in Echocardiography has arisen within UHDB Foundation Trust which includes RDH, QHB and the newly formed CDC.We are recruiting an Advanced Clinical Physiologist/Healthcare Scientist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.The RDH echo department is BSE accredited in 3 domains - TTE, training and TOE - working towards stress echo accreditation.The department undertakes adult TTE and regular TOE lists. We also support visiting regional congenital Consultants in paediatric and ACHD clinics.We have well established physiologist led exercise stress echo, bubble/LVO studies and VSC clinics.We are seeking an experienced adult BSE accredited echocardiography (minimum 1 yr post BSE accreditation).The successful applicant will be supported to attend regular BSE conferences and courses.
  • Demonstrate proven competency in adult TTE.
  • Experience in paediatric echocardiography (desirable).
  • Experience in performing and reporting other advanced diagnostic tests in non-invasive cardiology.
  • Be able to assist in a range of specialised adult cardiac ultrasound investigations.
  • As part of the role, you would be expected to train in advanced imaging modalities such as stress echo, 3D echo, TOE, speckle tracking and strain analysis.
  • Participate in echocardiography on call service.
Previous applicants need not applyMain duties of the job
  • Independently performing and reporting adult transthoracic echocardiograms.
  • Effectively organise and prioritise own workload, dependant on clinical urgency to provide a timely, appropriate service.
  • Supervision of non-BSE accredited staff - which may be from various disciplines and grades, taking responsibility for ensuring all necessary views and measurements are obtained and producing a clinical report.
  • Audit and research as required by the job.
  • Oversee and sign off other physiologists/doctors' reports.
  • Partaking in non-invasive cardiology investigations e.g. ambulatory ECG analysis and reports.
  • Rotate between RDH, QHB and CDC as required.
Closing date of adverts: 9 September 2025Date of interview: 23 September 2025About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:
  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number320-MED-1548-BUR-DJob locationsQueens Hospital BurtonBelvedere roadBurton-Upon-TrentDE13 0RBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS EmployersYour application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS EmployersYour application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).Person SpecificationKnowledge skills experienceEssential
  • Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification and experience
  • Significant experience in adult echocardiography
  • Non Invasive experience as Senior Clinical Physiologist
  • Must hold adult BSE accreditation
Desirable
  • Experience professional examiner representing professional body
  • Evidence leading a small team/area
  • Experience in training and assessment of junior staff
CommunicationEssential
  • Excellent communication skills patients/staff/colleagues/GP/doctors
  • Clear and concise report writing skills
  • Well written supporting evidence
  • Attention to detail
Person SpecificationKnowledge skills experienceEssential
  • Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent qualification and experience
  • Significant experience in adult echocardiography
  • Non Invasive experience as Senior Clinical Physiologist
  • Must hold adult BSE accreditation
Desirable
  • Experience professional examiner representing professional body
  • Evidence leading a small team/area
  • Experience in training and assessment of junior staff
CommunicationEssential
  • Excellent communication skills patients/staff/colleagues/GP/doctors
  • Clear and concise report writing skills
  • Well written supporting evidence
  • Attention to detail

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