University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist, Echo

The closing date is 23 January 2026

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist for Echocardiography who will share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

We offer a region-leading Cardiac Imaging Service, offering the full repertoire of echocardiography. Including Complex ACHD, 3D Echocardiography, Pharmacological and Exercise Ischaemic Stress Echo, Strain Echocardiography, TOE, DSE, Transcatheter Structural Intervention and Cardio-Oncology Echocardiography. As well as providing Advanced Cardiac Imaging input to regional hospitals and a range of West Midlands MDTs. In addition to UHCW we also support CDC services.

The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated to join our team. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Suitable applicants will have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and hold full BSE accreditation in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography, as well as meeting the requirements detailed in the person specification and job description.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

  • Be a competent practitioner in echocardiography procedures.
  • Have an advanced knowledge of products and procedures.
  • Be able to autonomously perform routine and complex diagnostic echocardiography procedures.
  • Be involved in supervision and training of other cardiac physiologists.
  • Participate on a roster basis as required.
  • Monitor and maintain quality of services within echocardiography.
  • Be willing to develop further highly technical specialist and advanced practical skills in complex echo service.
  • Participate in the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring the smooth running of a quality service.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-HSS-B7-7722197

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • In addition to the main duties, the successful candidate will be involved in the triaging and assessment of referred patients.
  • Monitor the appropriateness of referrals, obtaining information relevant to patient care, interpreting, and reporting clinical findings and ensuring appropriate discharge or ongoing care.
  • Encourage and support staff to obtain BSE accreditation.
  • To provide teaching and support, to all members of the department and medical staff who are learning technical cardiology.To actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care.
  • To ensure full national accreditation is maintained, undertake further training as required for both professional development and service provision.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • In addition to the main duties, the successful candidate will be involved in the triaging and assessment of referred patients.
  • Monitor the appropriateness of referrals, obtaining information relevant to patient care, interpreting, and reporting clinical findings and ensuring appropriate discharge or ongoing care.
  • Encourage and support staff to obtain BSE accreditation.
  • To provide teaching and support, to all members of the department and medical staff who are learning technical cardiology.To actively encourage and develop a multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care.
  • To ensure full national accreditation is maintained, undertake further training as required for both professional development and service provision.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Knowledge

Essential

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Desirable

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Skills

Essential

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Desirable

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Cardiac Investigations Department

Kuldip Kullar

kuldip.kullar@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476966407

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-HSS-B7-7722197

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Supporting documents

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