OverviewExciting opportunity for a qualified Echocardiographer or Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist specialised in Echocardiography or Cardiac Rhythm Management. The post is predominantly based at the Royal Hospital, with services to Broadgreen and Aintree Hospitals. Flexible working pattern.

RequirementsApplicants must be BSE accredited or BHRS accredited and have completed either a BSc in Healthcare Science or PGCert in Echocardiography. Applicants must have AHCS/HCPC registration or be working towards registration (if an ETP candidate).

Main dutiesWe are a busy and dynamic department providing Cardiology services to Liverpool and the surrounding regions.

Provide Echocardiography to inpatients and outpatients

Perform Echocardiography independent to BSE dataset guidelines

Report and analyse Echo results in line with BSE guidance

Line manage staff within the team with the assistance of the department manager

Perform advanced techniques such as TOE, Exercise/Dobutamine Echo, Bubble studies, Contrast studies and more

For Pacing qualified individuals

Provide routine pacemaker follow up

Provide inpatient pacing follow up for complex devices including emergencies involving a device

Provide expert support during pacemaker implant

Train in the physiologist-led LINQ implant service

About usLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. The Group supports care for 630,000 people across Merseyside and provides general and emergency hospital care and highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree hosts major trauma services; Broadgreen is home to elective services; Liverpool Women’s focuses on maternal health; The Royal Liverpool provides complex planned care and specialist services.

DetailsDate posted: 04 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 287-AMED-205-25

Job locations: Royal Hospital, Liverpool, L7 8XP

Person specificationQualifications (Essential): Undergraduate honours degree (1st or 2:1) in cardiac physiology or a relevant scientific subject; PG Cert in Echocardiography or Clinical Physiology Degree; BSE accreditation; will obtain RCCP accreditation as soon as possible.

Desirable: RCCP accreditation; ILS

ExperienceEssential: Able to work autonomously performing and reporting echocardiograms; understanding of the role of an Echocardiographer in healthcare and disease.

Desirable: Experience in advanced echo techniques (TOE, Stress, etc.).

KnowledgeAbility to work autonomously, ethical practice, NHS constitution, patient-centred care.

Skills

Highly developed coordination skills, dexterity, and fine analytical technique

Good IT skills and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, databases

Excellent English communication skills; effective team worker; active listening

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; may require DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust — Royal Hospital, Liverpool, L7 8XP. Website: www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk

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