Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist in Echocardiography.

The post is a fixed term 22-month contract funded as part of a research study funded through commercial partnership with Edwards.The successful candidate will assist in the development and delivery of an electronic fast track referral pathway across Cheshire and Merseyside for patients with severe aortic stenosis. The candidate will assist in the Standardisation of diagnostic and triage protocols for suspected AS tosupport the implementation of the pathway and enhance the identification of symptomatic and asymptomatic patients with severeAS by strengthening regional collaboration across NHS partners.The cardiac physiologist will be based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and will be expected to provide hands on echocardiography support and educational support across multiple hospital sites; there will be an innovative element to this post.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Provide specialised technical expertise to the area of echocardiography.o Provide specialised technical expertise in diagnosis of valvular heart disease, particularly aortic stenosiso Provide independent outreacho Provide direct point of communication and liaison between regional echo services and LHCH structural valve serviceo Provide close collaboration with TAVI specialist nurses and medical teams. o Demonstrates empathy when dealing with patients in distressing conditions.o Independently interprets results and provides factual reports for highlyspecialised diagnostic cardiac investigationso Communicates effectively and advises both clinical and non-clinical staff regarding outcomes of diagnostic investigations. o Undertakes supervision & training for Clinical staff, Trainee CardiacPhysiologists and other allied health professionals.o Within their designated area assists the lead physiologist in implementing departmental strategies to ensure continuing development of patient-focused services in line with activity targets and the requirements of the Directorate.o Assists lead physiologist in monitoring and maintaining quality of services within designated section.o Ensures that individual own level of practice is kept up to date.o Demonstrates active participation in clinical audit, and R&D activities.o Has awareness of future implications for development of current Cardiology

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

22 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

410-MED-8352380

Job locations

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas drive

Liverpool

L143PE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full job description and personal specification please see attached files for main responsibilities of the post.

Job description Job responsibilities For full job description and personal specification please see attached files for main responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent
• HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent
• BSc Clinical Physiology
• AHCS registration
• BSE accreditation or equivalent

Desirable

• ILS/ALS

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Proven experience and expert knowledge in Echocardiography
• Competent to perform a full range of echocardiographic procedures
• Evidence of prior management responsibilities
• Importance of confidentiality
• Health and Safety

Desirable

• NHS management training/experience in recruitment, disciplinary procedures, sickness absence etc etc
• Personal development in areas of Leadership

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Ability to organise work rotas

Values

Essential

• Dynamic
• Enthusiastic
• Team Worker
• Leader
• Flexibility
• Excellent communicator
• Patient Focused

Person Specification Qualifications Essential ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent BSc Clinical Physiology AHCS registration BSE accreditation or equivalent Desirable ILS/ALS Knowledge and experience Essential Evidence of on-going personal development Proven experience and expert knowledge in Echocardiography Competent to perform a full range of echocardiographic procedures Evidence of prior management responsibilities Importance of confidentiality Health and Safety Desirable NHS management training/experience in recruitment, disciplinary procedures, sickness absence etc etc Personal development in areas of Leadership Skills and abilities Essential Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment. Excellent communication and leadership skills Excellent team working skills Ability to organise work rotas Values Essential Dynamic Enthusiastic Team Worker Leader Flexibility Excellent communicator Patient Focused

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas drive

Liverpool

L143PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas drive

Liverpool

L143PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)