Job requirements
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Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant, demonstrable post qualification experience
- Experience
Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms
- Experience
Competent in performing all cardiac investigations provided by the department
- Experience
Experience in training and assessment of junior staff and other medical professionals
- Skills, abilities & knowledge
Ability to organise and analyse data with good critical thinking skills
- Skills, abilities & knowledge
Ability to obtain all cardiac ultrasound views as described in the BSE minimum dataset on both technically easy and challenging patients utilising optimal patient positioning and technical skills
- Skills, abilities & knowledge
Actively participates in teaching and training
- Skills, abilities & knowledge
Knowledge of a wide range of cardiac physiology investigations and advanced specialist knowledge in Echocardiography
- Qualifications/training and professional development
BSc/MSc in cardiac physiology/cardiac science
- Qualifications/training and professional development
BSE Accredited (equivalent qualifications may be considered)
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in assisting in TOE, and performing specialised Echocardiograms, i.e., 3D, Contrast, Bubble studies and stress echo
- Experience
Experience in physiologist led specialist clinics
- Skills, abilities & knowledge
History taking and general clinical examination
- Qualifications/training and professional development
RCCP registered
- Qualifications/training and professional development
Qualifications in training/assessing/mentoring
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a qualified Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Scientist specialising in Echocardiography; to join our friendly and established team.
This is an exciting time to join our busy Cardio-Respiratory Department. QEH has recently welcome 2 additional cardiologists. We are looking for an enthusiastic and aspirational individual to help us develop echo services for West Norfolk.
We have a patient centred attitude, striving to provide the best possible care for our patients in a positive and supportive environment within the Trust. Learning and development are encouraged and heavily supported within our department.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate extensive expertise within echocardiography, have excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills with a willingness to participate in teaching, training, and mentoring at all levels.
***Previous applicants need not apply***
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to be an independent practitioner in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography and to participate in specialised procedures such as TOE, Stress Echo, and Contrast/Bubble Studies, working closely with the Cardiologists.
Newly qualified staff will be supported to develop experience and gain additional competencies required. Professional and personal development are encouraged.
Continuation of professional development within the role is essential. The successful applicant will also be able to perform a variety of diagnostic tests provided by the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Advanced Cardiac Scientist - Echocardiographer with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in King's Lynn, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Echocardiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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