Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist to join our Echocardiography team at Wexham Park Hospital. As a key member of the department, you will perform and report a wide range of echocardiographic studies, developing your expertise in increasingly advanced echocardiography techniques with support and supervision from experienced Advanced Cardiac Physiologists.

The Cardiology Investigations Unit (CIU) provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, delivering both invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations for inpatients and outpatients across the Trust.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development, and you will be supported to work towards Level 2 Accreditation with the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE).

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will play an active role in education and workforce development, providing training and support to students, less experienced colleagues, cardiology specialty registrars (SpRs), and junior doctors.

Main duties of the job

• Analyse and interpret complex and interdependent data acquired during transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) to support accurate diagnosis.
• Produce a clinical report of the echocardiographic findings following interpretation of images and data generated during TTE.
• Perform diagnostic echocardiography across a range of complex clinical settings, including specialist valve assessment.
• Interpret and report on the complex imaging and data generated during TTE for these patient groups, with senior review as required.
• Perform transthoracic echocardiography in accordance with BSE guidelines and departmental standards.
• Review, maintain and develop agreed standards of documentation in line with BSE guidance and departmental minimum standards, in liaison with the Lead Echo Physiologist.
• Archive data appropriately in accordance with Trust policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and ensure practice reflects developments in clinical care.
• Identify areas requiring improvement or development and contribute suggestions to enhance the service.

Benefits Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and flexible working patterns.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Degree in Clinical Physiology, Healthcare Science, or a related subject, or equivalent experience supported by specialist training.
• Experience: Substantial recent experience in performing transthoracic echocardiography (TTE).
• Skills & Knowledge: Ability to perform transthoracic echocardiography in accordance with BSE guidelines and departmental standards.