Service Lead - Echocardiogram and Non-Invasive Cardiac Investigations

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 01 May 2025

Job summary

Manage Specialist Echo Services and Non-Invasive Investigations, acting as Lead Physiologist reporting to Department Manager:

- Will be responsible for an area within the department including the day-to-day management, long term planning, development and the training within that area.

- Will demonstrate effective clinical leadership skills and expertise in the performance of the range of investigations carried out by the cardio-respiratory department.

- Will employ high standards of skills and knowledge in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatments in order to achieve best quality patient care.

- Will line and performance manage a team of staff, monitor sickness absence and perform individual reviews.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the efficient provision of both in and outpatient services within area of responsibility reporting to Department Manager.

Act as lead specialist for the Echocardiography and Non-Invasive Investigations.
Manage waiting lists for in and outpatients, prioritising work accordingly and reporting to Department Manager & Deputy Manager.
Review service provision and implement service redesign when appropriate.
As lead Physiologist in Echo, manage the day-to-day service, maintaining quality control, and advise Physiologists within the Trust on best practice and new technologies.
Develop, deliver and initiate training programmes for junior cardiac physiologists and medical staff.
Continue to develop clinical skills through a sound knowledge of research and audit and implement evidence-based practice

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

408-25-252

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Wirral

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Service Lead - Echocardiogram and Non-Invasive Cardiac Investigations position available at WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Service Lead - Echocardiogram and Non-Invasive Cardiac Investigations position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

BSc in Clinical Physiology
BHRS or equivalent required for Invasive Service Lead
BSE Accreditation required for Echo Service Lead
Competent in organising workload of self and staff

Desirable

Attended accredited courses in specialist area
Maintain Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Maintain accurate and comprehensive record of clinical practice
Awareness of Health Policies, targets and the changing NHS environment

Personal Attributes

Essential

Excellent communicator both verbal and written
Able to work as part of a team, both supporting and advising them
Work well with other disciplines
Excellent organisational skills

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

BSc in Clinical Physiology
BHRS or equivalent required for Invasive Service Lead
BSE Accreditation required for Echo Service Lead
Competent in organising workload of self and staff

Desirable

Attended accredited courses in specialist area
Maintain Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Maintain accurate and comprehensive record of clinical practice
Awareness of Health Policies, targets and the changing NHS environment

Personal Attributes

Essential

Excellent communicator both verbal and written
Able to work as part of a team, both supporting and advising them
Work well with other disciplines
Excellent organisational skills

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).