Job overview
Are You Looking for a change? Join our team at Harefield Hospital!
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our team of highly specialized Echocardiographers at Harefield Hospital
Main duties of the job
To contribute positively towards the echocardiography service at Harefield Hospital. The main duties are outlined in the attached job description.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have 3 years post accreditation experience in echocardiography (Level 2 BSE or equivalent). A background in cardiac investigations is an advantage. The successful candidate will become a key contributor to both the daily operations and strategic direction of our service and will share our commitment to both continual learning and excellence.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- High degree of dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills for manipulation of echo probe involving long periods of concentration
- Good computer skills, able to perform basic troubleshooting steps in case of malfunction of image acquisition, transfer & reporting systems
Desirable
- Experience in stress echo
Experience
Essential
- Contemporary experience in performing and reporting transthoracic echocardiography in adult patients
- Background experience in range of techniques involved in assessment and therapy provision for patients with cardiac disease
- Technical skills enabling measurement and analysis of physiological parameters, including 12 lead ECG & blood pressure
- Ability to interpret fundamental ECG abnormalities
Desirable
- Competency in strain imaging
- Competency in 3D imaging
- Competency in the use of ultrasound enhancing agents
- Experience in complex pathologies in a cardiac surgery centre
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Echocardiography accreditation (British Society of Echocardiography level 2 or equivalent) with documented up-to-date continuing professional development
- Immediate Life Support or above
Desirable
- 3 years post accreditation experience
- HCPC registered/eligible
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to excellence & continual service development
- Flexibility to work as a member of a team
- Self-motivating
- Ability to think clearly and act appropriately in emergency situations
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment
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This advert is for Highly Specialised Echocardiographer - Harefield Hospital with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in Harefield Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 Per Annum inc. Outer London HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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