Job summary
This post is a part time 30 hours 0.8WTE band 6 post working towards a postgraduate diploma in either Echocardiography or Cardiac devices, at Darent Valley Hospital heart centre

The successful candidate should have obtained their B.Sc. Honours in Clinical Cardiology.

Can independently and confidently perform a range of Non-invasive Cardiac diagnostic procedures.

Main duties of the job

• Performing echocardiogram for the in-patients and out-patients
• supporting the senior physiologists
• When required performs echocardiograms in the cardiac catheter lab for unwell patients

About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details
Closing date: 18 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year incl HCAS per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 252-8380597

Job responsibilities
To confidently perform echocardiograms for our in-patient and out-patient service, would also be when required perm echocardiogram at the North Kent Community Centre

Essential qualifications and experience

• The successful candidate must have a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• Working towards BSE or BHRS accreditation
• The candidate must have a degree of work experience in a Cardiology
• Understand and interpret the results of tests.

Essential personal attributes

• Able to communicate complex technical information to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to exercise initiative when dealing with situations

Desirable

• Have a understanding of all aspects of Echocardiography
• Relevant accredited courses Masters in Echocardiography
• Able to communicate complex information. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to priorities and manage own work
• Able to cope with a high pressure and distressing environment in the clinical area
• Flexible, Compassionate

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address: Darent Valley, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA1 3HU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Cardiac Physiologist/Manager, Pauline Cherek
paulinecherek@nhs.net
01322428106