Transthoracic Echo Lead - Maternity Cover

Main area Cardiac Physiology Grade NHS AfC:
Band 8a Contract Fixed term: 12 months (7 day working and cross site.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
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Site Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Expert Lead Cardiac Physiologist in Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Maternity Cover Fixed Term

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individual to join the department.

The applicant must currently be working as an expert independent clinical practitioner who provides clinical expertise at an expert specialist level. Candidates will be required to assist the departmental management team in providing strategic management leadership. Applicant’s must have the ability to work under pressure and be able to prioritise their own workload, as well as work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality diagnostic service and educational at both undergraduate and post graduate level.

This position offers excellent developmental opportunities and requires the individual to be a positive driver for change within cardiac diagnostic services at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Provide leadership and development for all practitioners in the Clinical physiology department within the Cardiac Diagnostic Centre.

As an expert in the field provide advice to external institutions, inclusive of primary care and all professional bodies within Cardiology.

Exercise initiative and judgement in solving problems and making decisions that affect own areas of work recognising when there is a need to refer problems to Senior Management or Consultant staff.

Independently collates complex clinical information from multiple sources to determine optimal procedure methodology

Independently selects sets-up & operates complex medical equipment as indicated for each procedure

Independently obtains analyses complex data, performs complex calculations, determines interpretation and independently compiles accurate written complex technical reports for case notes

Communicates independent interpretations of complex technical & physiological data to guide physicians throughout high risk provocative procedures (e.g. during cardiac imaging procedures)

Analyses highly complex data, performs complex calculations, determines interpretation and independently compiles accurate written complex technical reports for case notes

Regularly supervises individuals working/observing in the clinical environment including visitors from other trusts and organisation.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

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