Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at Lancashire Teaching Hospital for an 18-month fixed term full-time training post in Echocardiography. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by Health Education England. Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people. We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated individual to undertake this post graduate training program. We are looking for candidates who will relish the challenge of being part of the team that will be taking our department forward into the future. Main duties of the job You will be trained to BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post-graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. For more information, please see the NSHCS website: https://nshcs.hee.nhs.uk/programmes/echocardiography-training-programme The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals provide for the people of Lancashire & Cumbria. The centre has a well-established invasive and non-invasive services covering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, these include; Cardiac angiography, device implants, device follow-ups, Echocardiography, including TOE, contract/bubble and DSE. All these areas are developing rapidly with new technology This post will include on the job training alongside University based speciality training. Successful applicants will be expected to start the course in September 2025. You will be required to holda 1st or 2:1 in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or a relevant scientific subject (see person specification) or equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning knowledge and skills in cardiology. About us We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-PB2741 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT Job description Job responsibilities Ensure a high standard of technical and clinical competenceSpecialist in Transthoracic and Transoesophageal echocardiography Perform analyse and report all routine investigations within CardiacPhysiology Laboratory including electrocardiography, ECG Holter analysis, BP analysis, Tilt Table Testing, Exercise and Event monitoring to the required local and national standard Perform analyse and report complex studies Ensure calibration and quality control of equipment is carried out for all procedures Assist and support Lead Cardiac Physiologist in the safe effectivemanagement of the department including management of personnel,facilities and associated systems and processes Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and theorganisation Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care To participate in education and training of junior staff Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice You must have proven post-registration experience with a BSc (Hons) Degree qualification in Cardiology or equivalent. You should have extensive experience as a senior cardiac physiologist and must have RCCP /AHCS. Please call or email myself if you have any questions about this role: Shahid Tagari, Cardio-Respiratory Team Manager on 01772 522253, shahid.tagarilthtr.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities Ensure a high standard of technical and clinical competenceSpecialist in Transthoracic and Transoesophageal echocardiography Perform analyse and report all routine investigations within CardiacPhysiology Laboratory including electrocardiography, ECG Holter analysis, BP analysis, Tilt Table Testing, Exercise and Event monitoring to the required local and national standard Perform analyse and report complex studies Ensure calibration and quality control of equipment is carried out for all procedures Assist and support Lead Cardiac Physiologist in the safe effectivemanagement of the department including management of personnel,facilities and associated systems and processes Ensures environment of care is safe, well equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and theorganisation Actively try to resolve issues and complaints at local level and then report the outcome to line manager Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care To participate in education and training of junior staff Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice You must have proven post-registration experience with a BSc (Hons) Degree qualification in Cardiology or equivalent. You should have extensive experience as a senior cardiac physiologist and must have RCCP /AHCS. Please call or email myself if you have any questions about this role: Shahid Tagari, Cardio-Respiratory Team Manager on 01772 522253, shahid.tagarilthtr.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oAppropriate Science Degree (or equivalent) oILS (minimum) oRegistered member on the Council of Clinical Physiologists Desirable oALS or equivalent oTeaching certificate/Assessors Award oPost grad Studies in relevant field Knowledge & Experience Essential oExperience in Echo, including TOE, Bubble/Contrast studies. oHigh level of specialist knowledge in areas of non-invasive cardiology oKnowledge across all aspects of Cardiology. oAdvanced broad base of theoretical and practical specialist knowledge in cardiology oSpecialist knowledge in legislation for COSSH, RIDDOR, Health and Safety in invasive cardiology oProficient in teaching other grades of staff in all aspects of technical cardiology oProven experience in planning and organisation of staff training, meetings and conferences, and, if required, work based assessor sessions oProficiency to assist as Lead role in Clinical Physiologist led exercising oAble to lead the department in the absence of the Manager or Deputy oAssistance in project management oCoordinating agencies and other organisations Desirable oExperience in Pericardiocentseis, Tdi, Tvi stress echo and 3D echo oPerforming appraisals Skills & Abilities Essential oExcellent word processing and IT skills Desirable oEvidence of involvement in recent research and development. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oAppropriate Science Degree (or equivalent) oILS (minimum) oRegistered member on the Council of Clinical Physiologists Desirable oALS or equivalent oTeaching certificate/Assessors Award oPost grad Studies in relevant field Knowledge & Experience Essential oExperience in Echo, including TOE, Bubble/Contrast studies. oHigh level of specialist knowledge in areas of non-invasive cardiology oKnowledge across all aspects of Cardiology. oAdvanced broad base of theoretical and practical specialist knowledge in cardiology oSpecialist knowledge in legislation for COSSH, RIDDOR, Health and Safety in invasive cardiology oProficient in teaching other grades of staff in all aspects of technical cardiology oProven experience in planning and organisation of staff training, meetings and conferences, and, if required, work based assessor sessions oProficiency to assist as Lead role in Clinical Physiologist led exercising oAble to lead the department in the absence of the Manager or Deputy oAssistance in project management oCoordinating agencies and other organisations Desirable oExperience in Pericardiocentseis, Tdi, Tvi stress echo and 3D echo oPerforming appraisals Skills & Abilities Essential oExcellent word processing and IT skills Desirable oEvidence of involvement in recent research and development. 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)