Job summary To undertake a full range of advanced (specialist and highly specialist) cardio logical diagnostic procedures. To work independently in all aspects of cardiology. Invasive and non Invasive. To support the trainees and assist with their training. Main duties of the job Clinical- Generic To perform specific specialised tasks as outlined below. Perform echocardiography independently with report would be desirable To perform/assist in other highly specialised procedures (Stress echocardiograms, and Trans-Oesophageal Echocardiograms) Undertake advanced procedures within the Cardiology Department (to include lead Physiologist in technician-led Exercise ECG procedures, Echocardiography, Myoviews, basic pacemaker implantation and follow-up, cardiac catheterisation). To undertake all routine procedures within the Cardiology Department (to include ECG, Event recorder and ambulatory ECG Holter Monitoring and 24hr Blood Pressure monitoring - Hook-up and analysis). work independently in the catheter lab undertaking angio grams and pacemaker implantation support the pacing service with clinics would be desirable To provide accurate technical/factual reports on all procedures listed above. To develop and maintain knowledge and clinical skills. About us Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated health care organisation based in the West Midlands predominantly serving almost 280,000 residents in the borough of Walsall and the surrounds. Our geographical position in the West Midlands has meant that we have seen more patients choosing to use our services from the Stafford area following the reconfiguration of services at the former Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking to appoint an additional highly specialised cardiac physiologist who will be working in echocardiography or device specialism but will also support other aspects of the service. The Cardiology Department is part of a multi-discipline Clinical Measurement Unit in a busy community/acute integrated District General Hospital. The department is situated in a purpose-built unit providing a wide range of services including ECGs, ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring, Exercise ECG including Myoview, Echo Systems with storage and analysis system, Pacemaker implant and follow-up including ICDs and CRTs, Angiography and Treadmill Doppler Studies. Applicants for this post must have current BSE TTE accreditation (or equivalent) and/or BHRS and have experience of all DGH Cardiological procedures, together with a relevant professional qualification and ILS/ALS. Opportunities are available to further develop your skills. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year N/A Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 407-WCCSS-6040656-F Job locations Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Job description Job responsibilities Please see JD and personal spec attached To independently perform echocardiograpghy or support the Device service and work in the cath lab Job description Job responsibilities Please see JD and personal spec attached To independently perform echocardiograpghy or support the Device service and work in the cath lab Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive experience in cardiology NHS experience Broad range of experience in routine/specialist and highly specialist Cardiology procedures Experience in reporting Echocardiograms Management of patient data in appropriate clinical IT systems Qualifications Essential Certification in echo Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent BSE Accreditation in Echocardiography or equivalent Knowledge Essential Knowledge is cardiac physiology Performing TTE Echocardiograms to BSE Standards Independently perform echocardiograms with reports Person Specification Experience Essential Extensive experience in cardiology NHS experience Broad range of experience in routine/specialist and highly specialist Cardiology procedures Experience in reporting Echocardiograms Management of patient data in appropriate clinical IT systems Qualifications Essential Certification in echo Degree in Clinical Physiology or equivalent BSE Accreditation in Echocardiography or equivalent Knowledge Essential Knowledge is cardiac physiology Performing TTE Echocardiograms to BSE Standards Independently perform echocardiograms with reports 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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Address Manor Hospital Moat Road Walsall WS2 9PS Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)