Band 7 Echocardiographer - Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Job Title: Band 7 Echocardiographer - Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
Specialism: AHP - Cardiology / Echocardiography
Location: Dorchester, Dorset, UK
Salary: £31.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Band 7 Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography within AHP - Cardiology in Dorchester, earning £31.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to join a highly regarded echocardiography team in the heart of Dorset.

This rewarding role is ideal for an experienced Echocardiographer looking to utilise their specialist expertise while contributing to the delivery of high-quality cardiac diagnostic services. You will work within a supportive and collaborative environment, playing a key role in both clinical service delivery and the development of junior team members.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Benefit from the consistency and stability of full-time hours.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £31.00 per hour, offering flexibility and excellent earning potential.
• Professional Development: Continue to expand your specialist skills while working within an experienced cardiac team.
• Leadership Opportunities: Develop your leadership experience through supervision, mentoring, and service improvement initiatives.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Varied Caseload: Work with a diverse range of patients and cardiac conditions, enhancing your clinical expertise.

What you will do

• Perform, interpret, and independently report echocardiograms to a high clinical standard.
• Deliver highly specialised echocardiography services as part of the day-to-day Echo service.
• Conduct complex patient assessments and provide detailed interpretation of findings.
• Support Cardiologists, GPs, and multidisciplinary teams through expert clinical advice and guidance.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior Cardiac Physiologists, apprentices, and other healthcare professionals.
• Manage community echocardiography scheduling, workflows, and escalation processes.
• Support audit, governance, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives.
• Assist with waiting list management and operational service delivery to maximise patient access.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and diagnostic reports.
• Deputise for the Lead Echo Cardiac Physiologist when required.

Requirements

• Relevant Cardiac Physiology Qualification and accreditation appropriate to the role