Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer
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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
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
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
408-26-757
Job locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job 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
- 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
- Documented evidence of good clinical practice
- ILS
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 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
- Documented evidence of good clinical practice
- ILS
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
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of non-invasive services
Sarah Meftahpour or Katherine Thomas
01516047225
Details
Date posted
31 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
408-26-757
Job locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
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