University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist- Echocardiographer

The closing date is 05 June 2025

Job summary

You will be a qualified Cardiac physiologist. You will be required to Echo independently however there be training towards BSE accreditation if not yet accredited. This will be bespoke training programme in a department with highly skilled echocardiographers. There will some cardiac physiology work in other areas of the cardiology diagnostic service when required you will also be expected to support the department in maintaining its accreditation and the training and development of other colleagues of all levels.

Main duties of the job

Working towards BSE accreditation with bespoke training programme. This is also essential for professional development. This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role.

We may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description but is required as part of the role.

All post holders must take responsibility to ensure that they are aware of and adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to their employment regardless of their position within the Trust.

Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations.

Perform specialised diagnostics investigations.

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.

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1093055

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent/OTEC/ONC or equivalent in MPPM
* Meet requirements of RCCP voluntary register
* Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant meetings

Experience

Essential

* Evidence of an in-depth knowledge of the speciality
* Evidence to demonstrate a structured approach to continuing professional development.
* Evidence of an understanding of issues affecting the NHS today, including Government strategy
* Patient confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent/OTEC/ONC or equivalent in MPPM
* Meet requirements of RCCP voluntary register
* Evidence of CPD and attendance at relevant meetings

Experience

Essential

* Evidence of an in-depth knowledge of the speciality
* Evidence to demonstrate a structured approach to continuing professional development.
* Evidence of an understanding of issues affecting the NHS today, including Government strategy
* Patient confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)