Trainee Echocardiographer

Main area Cardiac Investigations Grade Band 6 Contract 18 months (This is a fixed term training post for 18 months.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday. 09:00 to 17:00) Job ref View phone number on click.appcast.io-ER Employer Isle of Wight NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site St Marys Hospital Town Newport, Isle of Wight Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/06/2026 23:59 Trainee Echocardiographer Band 6 Job overview In the Cardiac Investigations Unit at St Mary’s Hospital Isle of Wight, we have an exciting opportunity for an 18‑month fixed term full‑time training post in Echocardiography. This is part of the Echocardiography Training Programme developed by the National School of Healthcare Science and funded by NHS England. Main duties of the job The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the academic and practical elements of the training scheme. In so doing they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical, and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience and will learn how to: Perform and interpret routine cardiac investigations. Perform specialised diagnostics investigations. Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients. Analyse and interpret and data compare investigative and clinical options. Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients. Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace. Carry out audit to continuously improve patient care and service needs. Participate in the training and development of both external university students and junior team members. Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive patient experience. Assist the Principal Cardiac Physiologist and other senior members of the team in the day to day organisation and delivery of the cardiothoracic diagnostic service. Working for our organisation Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year‑round events, festivals and award‑winning attractions. Detailed job description and main responsibilities We are looking for a motivated, caring, and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team and expanding Cardiac Physiology Service. Our main goal is to provide outstanding patient centred care. The Cardiac Investigations Unit at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight is a small but busy department, offering a range of invasive and non‑invasive services to patients needing diagnostic investigations and treatment within our hospital and expanding to the new Community Diagnostic Centre. The successful candidate will be trained to achieve BSE accreditation level 2 and will be awarded a Post‑ graduate Certificate in Clinical Echocardiography. For more information, please see the NSHCS website: For further details , please see attached Job Description Person specification Qualifications & Knowledge 1st or a 2:1 in Cardiac Physiology (PTP) or an undergraduate programme in a relevant scientific subject equivalent experience and appropriate underpinning of knowledge and skills in cardiology as evidenced by relevant voluntary registration (AHCS/RCCP). understanding of the role of an echocardiographer on healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting. Ability to analyse and assess scientific, technical and medical literature. Understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work‑based context Demonstrates values and principles of the NHS Constitution as a whole with a focus on patient centred care Ability to analyse complex information comprising laboratory or workshop data, images and clinical details. Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases Employer certification / accreditation badges This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Isle of Wight NHS Trust