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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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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (with Cardiology specialist option) from RCCP / SCST approved educational provider; or equivalent qualification / experience as approved by RCCP / SCST
- Specialist accreditation in transthoracic echocardiography
Desirable
- Registered Cardiac Physiologist with RCCP / HCPC, if unregistered must meet requirements of registration & complete registration within an agreed time frame
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) provider
- IT qualification to include competency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access or equivalent
- Accreditation in paediatric or congenital echocardiography (BSE/EACVI)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Desire to work with Children
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proficient in and possesses a strong underpinning knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography, including 2D, 3D and strain analysis
- Understands the principles and application of TOE
- Extensive experience of employment as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist in a Clinical setting
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of employment as an Echocardiographer in Congenital Heart Disease or Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Desirable
- Experience of employment in an NHS setting
- Experience of employment as a Cardiac Physiologist within a paediatric setting
- Experience of mentoring
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to include presentation skills. Able to convey complex and sensitive information.
- Good team player
- Good organisational and time management skills. Able to delegate. Efficient and effective.
- Shows willingness to accept accountability for decision-making
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required
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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 Health science services 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 09 Aug 2026.
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