Job summary Chief Cardiac Physiologist / Scientist - Echocardiography (Recruitment and Retention Payment of 12.5% of basic salary pa pro rata for two years from start date) Are you an Echocardiographer seeking an opportunity to join a team that values teamwork and working together in order to achieve the best for our patients? If so, we are looking for you The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, is the main provider of acute healthcare to the majority of Cornwall's residents and many seasonal visitors. The Cardiology service offers a comprehensive range of investigations and treatments appropriate to a 'non-surgical' centre. We are now going to be offering cardiac diagnostics, including Echo, in newly purposed Community Diagnostic Centres across the County, providing outpatient diagnostics in our communities. We provide both transthoracic and transoesphageal echocardiography to meet the acute inpatient demand; and work in collaboration with community echo teams to provide outpatient services for residents of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With the addition of new team members we will be striving to develop Physiologist Led echo services such as valve surveillance clinics, Clinical Scientist Led ACHD clinics and implement a Stress Echo service. Please contact us for an informal chat, or to arrange to come and meet the team and see the department so we can talk about how you would like to develop your career with us. Main duties of the job Applicants to the posts should have BSc Clinical Physiology (cardiology) or equivalent and BSE accreditation or equivalent; they should demonstrate competency in a range of non-invasive procedures. This post is suitable for experienced echocardiographers who are able to demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning. To all applicants we offer the most supportive environment for both personal and professional development to allow you to further develop your career. This is evidenced in the fact that the department has previously been awarded the Work Placed Educator Award for Excellence and Best Work Placed Educator Award from Plymouth University. About us Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000 staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata 12.5% recruitment/retention premia Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number 156-6649085 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc. in Clinical Physiology or other recognised professional training programme e.g. Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP) or Scientist Training Programme (STP). Professional registration on the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS / RCCP). BSE accreditation. Desirable Other certificated modules or formally assessed skills & knowledge competencies, especially related to Echocardiography. ILS accreditation. Experience Essential Substantial experience in cardiac physiology (including extensive experience once qualified) with knowledge of range of cardiac diagnostic procedures. Ability and confidence to take sole responsibility for patient care and well being whist undertaking clinical duties Clinical decision making on matters directly affecting patient welfare. Ability to take responsibility for administrative duties and able to show previous organizational skills and use of initiative. Demonstrable advanced CPD relating to specialist echo techniques. Desirable Proven management or significant managerial input into the running of a dedicated service area. Experience of training junior Physiologists or other members of the MDT. ILS/ALS training. Skills Essential Expert understanding of all aspects of Echocardiography services. Understanding of issues pertinent to the education of Echo and fully conversant with current educational requirements. Desirable Practical experience and knowledge of other areas of Cardiac Physiology. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc. in Clinical Physiology or other recognised professional training programme e.g. Echocardiography Training Programme (ETP) or Scientist Training Programme (STP). Professional registration on the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS / RCCP). BSE accreditation. Desirable Other certificated modules or formally assessed skills & knowledge competencies, especially related to Echocardiography. ILS accreditation. Experience Essential Substantial experience in cardiac physiology (including extensive experience once qualified) with knowledge of range of cardiac diagnostic procedures. Ability and confidence to take sole responsibility for patient care and well being whist undertaking clinical duties Clinical decision making on matters directly affecting patient welfare. Ability to take responsibility for administrative duties and able to show previous organizational skills and use of initiative. Demonstrable advanced CPD relating to specialist echo techniques. Desirable Proven management or significant managerial input into the running of a dedicated service area. Experience of training junior Physiologists or other members of the MDT. ILS/ALS training. Skills Essential Expert understanding of all aspects of Echocardiography services. Understanding of issues pertinent to the education of Echo and fully conversant with current educational requirements. Desirable Practical experience and knowledge of other areas of Cardiac Physiology. 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)