Cardiac Physiology- Paed Echocardiographer/Congenital Development Post
Band 7
Main area: Paediatric Cardiology Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 days per week (8-6)) Job ref: 387-WC-7241-NG Site: Bristol Children's Hospital Town: Bristol Salary: £37,338 - £52,809 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Are you keen to develop your skills, motivated, and enthusiastic? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative team and gain advanced paediatric experience. This role will contribute to all areas of our echocardiography service. Consideration will also be given to less experienced candidates with a demonstrable interest in congenital heart disease. This post provides an opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge congenital heart disease and help shape the future of cardiac services across the South West. If you are interested in embracing a new perspective in Cardiology, we would like to hear from you. Full training in paediatric congenital heart disease will be given. Main duties of the job
Duties will focus on participating or developing in the following key areas: Support the day-to-day management of this highly specialised clinical area (Paediatric Echocardiography), ensuring an effective and efficient tertiary service. Be a competent reporting independent practitioner and perform the full range of Echocardiography techniques in both adult and paediatric congenital heart disease. Monitor and contribute to budget constraints. Responsible for receipting medical products and equipment for the department and stock control. Communicate with medical representatives regarding the development, maintenance, and upkeep of the section. Deputise for other sectional managers as necessary. Provide clinical and professional advice to patients, parents/carers, and colleagues. Participate in the 24hr, 7 days a week on-call service. Provide advice, teach, and supervise other staff and students. Implement, manage, evaluate, maintain, and update protocols within the section. Participate in quality control assurances for the service. Engage and develop the research and audit portfolio of the service. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and is committed to improving patient care through world-leading research and innovations. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a dedicated paediatric centre of excellence, providing a comprehensive range of congenital cardiac investigations, interventions, and cardiac surgery. The echocardiography service includes Transthoracic Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, TOE, and Fetal Sonography. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of a full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures. Interest and initiative to develop Echocardiography in terms of research and innovation. Knowledge of access to training courses in own section. Teaching/mentoring experience. Experience of management and understanding budgetary and stock management. Skills and Abilities
Communicative skills in teaching, mentoring, and encouragement. Sympathetic, empathetic, and encouraging manner. Ability to independently manage time effectively. Ability to prioritise workload in both clinical responsibilities and teaching. Adaptability to high-pressure, challenging, and distressing conditions. Qualifications and Training
BSc/MSc Cardiology, PTP/STP or equivalent. State registration (RCCP, HCPC etc), or intention thereof. BSE/Euroecho (or actively working towards). HRUK/BHRS/IBHRE pacing (or actively working towards). Public Sector Language Competency
Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard. We hope that you will decide to join us and help us shape our future together.
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Band 7
Main area: Paediatric Cardiology Grade: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 days per week (8-6)) Job ref: 387-WC-7241-NG Site: Bristol Children's Hospital Town: Bristol Salary: £37,338 - £52,809 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Are you keen to develop your skills, motivated, and enthusiastic? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative team and gain advanced paediatric experience. This role will contribute to all areas of our echocardiography service. Consideration will also be given to less experienced candidates with a demonstrable interest in congenital heart disease. This post provides an opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge congenital heart disease and help shape the future of cardiac services across the South West. If you are interested in embracing a new perspective in Cardiology, we would like to hear from you. Full training in paediatric congenital heart disease will be given. Main duties of the job
Duties will focus on participating or developing in the following key areas: Support the day-to-day management of this highly specialised clinical area (Paediatric Echocardiography), ensuring an effective and efficient tertiary service. Be a competent reporting independent practitioner and perform the full range of Echocardiography techniques in both adult and paediatric congenital heart disease. Monitor and contribute to budget constraints. Responsible for receipting medical products and equipment for the department and stock control. Communicate with medical representatives regarding the development, maintenance, and upkeep of the section. Deputise for other sectional managers as necessary. Provide clinical and professional advice to patients, parents/carers, and colleagues. Participate in the 24hr, 7 days a week on-call service. Provide advice, teach, and supervise other staff and students. Implement, manage, evaluate, maintain, and update protocols within the section. Participate in quality control assurances for the service. Engage and develop the research and audit portfolio of the service. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and is committed to improving patient care through world-leading research and innovations. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a dedicated paediatric centre of excellence, providing a comprehensive range of congenital cardiac investigations, interventions, and cardiac surgery. The echocardiography service includes Transthoracic Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, TOE, and Fetal Sonography. For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of a full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures. Interest and initiative to develop Echocardiography in terms of research and innovation. Knowledge of access to training courses in own section. Teaching/mentoring experience. Experience of management and understanding budgetary and stock management. Skills and Abilities
Communicative skills in teaching, mentoring, and encouragement. Sympathetic, empathetic, and encouraging manner. Ability to independently manage time effectively. Ability to prioritise workload in both clinical responsibilities and teaching. Adaptability to high-pressure, challenging, and distressing conditions. Qualifications and Training
BSc/MSc Cardiology, PTP/STP or equivalent. State registration (RCCP, HCPC etc), or intention thereof. BSE/Euroecho (or actively working towards). HRUK/BHRS/IBHRE pacing (or actively working towards). Public Sector Language Competency
Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard. We hope that you will decide to join us and help us shape our future together.
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