Job overview
The successful candidate will be proficient in transthoracic echocardiography and ideally hold an accreditation in either EACVI (Paediatric), or BSE Congenital or equivalent. This role is unique because we will support the successful candidate towards passing their examination and collecting cases for their logbook, to be sat with either the EACVI or the BSE Congenital / paediatric accreditation if not already held. We will fund the accreditation process (the first attempt). Based on the level of experience and accreditation status, we would also consider a Band 6 to be progressed to a fully accredited Band 7 Echocardiographer.
The candidate will support the routine clinical activities such as our busy Outpatient in our one-stop clinic, the inpatient services, or booked outpatient echo service. They will also support the department in other ways as specified in the job description as expected of a band 7 Echocardiographer.
For those who already hold accreditation in congenital echocardiography, it would be a great chance to improve your skills and broaden your knowledge and skills in this very complex area.
Main duties of the job
To demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of Echo techniques and to actively maintain competency in these.
To act as a technical specialist in Echocardiography, providing technical and clinical information as required; primarily to Physiologist colleagues, Cardiologists and Cardiac Surgeons in an effective and efficient manner.
To assist with the day to day running of the Echo service, actively contributing to the smooth running of a quality service to patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Echocardiographer with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Radiographer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: 4 days a week 8am to 6pm. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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