Band 7 Highly Specialised Echocardiographer

Job summary

The post holder in conjunction with the service leads and the operational manager for Cardiology will have responsibility for the smooth running of the Cardiology diagnostic service and support the service with training and competencies through all departments.

Under the direction of the Lead consultant in imaging the post holder will participate in all aspects of Cardiology to provide a seamless high-quality service to all patients within the Trust. This will include developing the roles of the entire echocardiography team to strive towards full independent practitioner status.

This role is based within the Echo department and is a full-time echo role.

Independently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy at Advance Specialist level in Echocardiography.

Independently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy a wide range of other cardiac physiology procedures and will be expected to do if required.

Provides effective day-to-day leadership of the cardiac physiology team within the advanced specialist field and other areas when required.

Actively participates in practical & theoretical training & development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from inside and outside of the organisation.

Participates in cardiac & associated medical research as integral to the role.

To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Principal Cardiac physiologist.

To support training and development in all areas of Echocardiography

Main duties of the job

The post holder will practise as an autonomous Advanced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist within Cardiac Imaging, providing expert clinical care, professional leadership, and highly specialised diagnostic expertise in Echocardiography. The role requires a high degree of professional accountability, advanced clinical reasoning, and independent decision-making to support the delivery of a safe, effective, patient-centred, and high-quality diagnostic service.

You will independently perform, analyse, interpret, and report a comprehensive range of complex echocardiographic examinations, including investigations involving patients with highly complex cardiovascular conditions. They will utilise advanced specialist knowledge and clinical expertise to provide accurate diagnostic information that contributes to the diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of patients across a broad spectrum of cardiac disease. Investigations will be undertaken in accordance with national standards, professional guidelines, departmental protocols, and best practice recommendations.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

• Date posted: 29 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 304-1101167-2
• Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

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