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Job summary

Main area
Medicine
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-26-757
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Town
Upton
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/11/2026 23:59

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Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Band 7

 

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Job overview

The Cardio-Respiratory Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic  Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist- Echocardiographer to join our busy, expanding multi-disciplinary team.

At the present time Wirral University Teaching Hospital has 8 Cardiologists and 7 Respiratory Physicians and is developing services in a variety of areas of the department.

The post would suit ETP/STP (with Echo as their chosen interest) students or individuals who are working towards their BSE accreditation and would be employed as an Annex 21. Once successful in achieving your BSE accreditation there will be a preceptorship to ensure you have the experience and skills that are necessary to independently work across all non-invasive services including line management duties. 

Main duties of the job

A Chief Clinical Physiologist will independently perform a combination of the following specialist procedures:

- Highly specialist diagnostic cardia ultrasound, including specialist echocardiography, stress echo and assisting Transoesophageal Echocardiography.

- Perform a range of Echocardiography procedures, using knowledge and

- Skills to interpret complex results and produce a diagnostic report.

- Communicate complex information with patients, relatives or carers, explaining the procedures taking into account any learning or physical disabilities, in order to obtain agreement and cooperation to any tests or procedures, ensuring privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times.

- Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.

- Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained ordering stock as appropriate, via stock control or purchase requisition

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • Degree in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare science - equivalent
  • Qualified in accredited courses in specialist areas BSE
  • RCCP registration
  • At least 3 years post qualification experience
  • Able to independently perform a range of Cardiology investigations including Echocardiography
  • Demonstrate responsibility towards others
Desirable criteria
  • Documented evidence of good clinical practice
  • ILS

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Meftahpour or Katherine Thomas
Job title
Head of non-invasive services
Telephone number
0151 604 7225

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
Wirral
CH63 4JY
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