Advanced Specialist/Healthcare Scientist - Echocardiography in Manchester

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Advanced Specialist/Healthcare Scientist - Echocardiography

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Advanced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist Echocardiography Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working and cross site) Job ref 349-WTWA-8365024-RL4

Site North Manchester General Town Crumpsall Manchester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Band 7 Advanced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Echocardiography Based at North Manchester General

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individuals to join our Team at Manchester Foundation Trust who will rotate between sites to provide Cardiac Diagnostic Services both in a large Tertiary Centre, District General and the community settings.

The department offers a full spectrum of Invasive and Non-Invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations and is committed to developing staff and actively developing new roles for service provision.

Our mission is to improve the health/quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here and this can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people.

Any Enquires are welcomed and if you wish to arrange an informal visit of the department do not hesitate to contact us.

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose

Independently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy at Advance Specialist level in Echocardiography

Independently practises with a high level of skill and autonomy a wide range of other cardiac physiology procedures

Provides effective day-to-day leadership of the cardiac physiology team within the advanced specialist field and other areas when required

Actively participates in practical & theoretical training & development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals from inside and outside of the organisation

Participates in cardiac & associated medical research as integral to the role

To undertake any other duties which is deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Principal Cardiac physiologist

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc Cardiac Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science or MSc in Healthcare Science
• Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science or equivalent experience
• BSE Accreditation in TTE
• Teaching qualification
• AHCS or HCPC Registered

Experience

• Practical and formal teaching
• Multi-disciplinary team work
• Tertiary cardiac Physiology practice
• Participation in cardiac research

Skills

• Comptent to practice a wide range of Cardiac Diagnostic procedures

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.

Name Kent cannon Job title Principal Cardiac Physiologist Email address kent.cannon@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number 0161 9223082 Additional information

Keith Pearce

Consultant Cardiac Physiologist

keith.pearce@mft.nhs.uk

Tel 0161 291 4609

Andrea Arnold Principal Cardiac Physiologist

andrea.arnold@mft.nhs.uk

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