Bank Echocardiographer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced Bank Echocardiographer to perform high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms in an outpatient setting. The primary goal is to help reduce the current waiting-list backlog for diagnostic echocardiography. The position offers complete flexibility in working hours, including occasional sessions, regular weekly work, or weekend shifts. You will work independently, producing accurate reports and contributing to patient care within the Trust.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology), Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology), or equivalent.
- British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Adult Transthoracic Accreditation (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Knowledge, Experience and Expertise
- Significant post-qualification echocardiography experience
- Independent performance and reporting of adult transthoracic echocardiograms.
- Experience scanning inpatient and outpatient populations.
- Experience identifying complex cardiac pathology.
- Experience working within NHS echocardiography departments.
- Knowledge of British Society of Echocardiography Guidelines.
- Excellent echocardiographic scanning skills.
- Excellent written reporting and accurate interpretation of complex pathology
Desirable criteria
- Community diagnostic centre experience.
- Qualifications and Training
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology), Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology), or equivalent.
- British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Adult Transthoracic Accreditation (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Knowledge, Experience and Expertise
- Significant post-qualification echocardiography experience
- Independent performance and reporting of adult transthoracic echocardiograms.
- Experience scanning inpatient and outpatient populations.
- Experience identifying complex cardiac pathology.
- Experience working within NHS echocardiography departments.
- Knowledge of British Society of Echocardiography Guidelines.
- Excellent echocardiographic scanning skills.
- Excellent written reporting and accurate interpretation of complex pathology
- Community diagnostic centre experience.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Bank Echocardiographer
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
£50 per hour/Flexible Bank Work/Any Hours
Are you an experienced Echocardiographer looking for flexible bank work where you can make a real difference to patient care?
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Bank Echocardiographers to join our outpatient echocardiography service and help us reduce our current waiting-list backlog.
We can offer complete flexibility around your availability - whether you are looking for occasional sessions, regular weekly work, weekend work or any additional hours. Any hours you can offer would be welcomed.
We are particularly keen to hear from those who can offer regular weekly/weekend bank sessions, although occasional availability will also be considered.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cardiac physiologist/scientist or echocardiographer who would like to work flexibly, supporting a busy outpatient service while helping us to improve timely access to diagnostic echocardiography for our patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Echocardiographer, you will undertake high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs) within our outpatient setting across our Trust.
You will be expected to:
- Perform high-quality adult transthoracic echocardiograms in accordan
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