Advanced Specialist/ Healthcare Scientist Echocardiography

NHS

  • Manchester
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Band 7 Advanced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Echocardiography Based at WythenshaweWe are looking for enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individuals to join our Team at Manchester Foundation Trust who will rotate between sites to provide Cardiac Diagnostic Services both in a large Tertiary Centre, District General and the community settings.The department offers a full spectrum of Invasive and Non-Invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations and is committed to developing staff and actively developing new roles for service provision.Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people.Any Enquires are welcomed and if you wish to arrange an informal visit of the department do not hesitate to contact us.Flexible working will be consideredMain duties of the jobJob PurposeIndependently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy at Advance Specialist level in EchocardiographyIndependently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy a wide range of other cardiac physiology proceduresProvides effective day-to-day leadership of the cardiac physiology team within the advanced specialist field and other areas when requiredActively participates in practical & theoretical training & development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from inside and outside of the organisationParticipates in cardiac & associated medical research as integral to the roleTo undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Principal Cardiac physiologistAbout usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number349-WTWA-7398015-RL4Job locationsWythenshawe HospitalWythenshawe ManchesterM23 9LTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT 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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT 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, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc Cardiac Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science or MSc in Healthcare Science
  • Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science or equivalent experience
  • BSE Accreditation in TTE
Desirable
  • Teaching qualification
  • AHCS or HCPC Registered
ExperienceEssential
  • Practical and formal teaching
  • Multi-disciplinary team work
Desirable
  • Tertiary cardiac Physiology practice
  • Participation in cardiac research
SkillsEssential
  • Comptent to practice a wide range of Cardiac Diagnostic procedures
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • BSc Cardiac Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science or MSc in Healthcare Science
  • Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science or equivalent experience
  • BSE Accreditation in TTE
Desirable
  • Teaching qualification
  • AHCS or HCPC Registered
ExperienceEssential
  • Practical and formal teaching
  • Multi-disciplinary team work
Desirable
  • Tertiary cardiac Physiology practice
  • Participation in cardiac research
SkillsEssential
  • Comptent to practice a wide range of Cardiac Diagnostic procedures

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