Echocardiographer

Welcome to FCMS!

We are looking for a Highly

Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiographer) to join our Diagnostics service covering the Leicester area.

Pay: £26.88 -

£32.91 per hour, depending on experience

Hours:

Bank

Base: Leicesterbut may be asked to cover other areas occasionally

• Please

note that our roles are not being considered for sponsorship at this time*

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a fully independent practitioner performing and reporting a full range of adult Echocardiograms in a community setting to BSE standards. They will demonstrate clinical leadership and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and

wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that

patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with

excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely

effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability

to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services.

Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have

a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our

patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service

delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and

commitment to what they do.

Come and be a part of our amazing team!

We offer NHS Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Attendance Bonus

Staff Benefit Scheme

Free Tea & Coffee

Eye Care Contributions

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26.88 to £32.91 an hour

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0051-26-0072

Job locations

Newfield House

Vicarage Lane

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 4EW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Clinical

and Technical

To independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms

to current BSE standards.

Organise and prioritise own daily workload based on clinical urgency.

Provide a clinical report in a timely manner and inform the referring

clinician of any findings that would necessitate a change in clinical

management.

To analyse and interpret complex information using best practice and make

autonomous decisions based on the information provided.

Maintain own CPD and BSE / EACVI accreditation.

Keep up to date with current developments and advances in

Echocardiography and general Cardiology.

Respond promptly to emergencies.

To deliver appropriate patient care at all times.

To establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of

the organisation.

To actively take part in the training and development of staff /

trainees.

To maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy at all

times.

Actively participate in MDT meetings providing specialist knowledge to

other echocardiographers and medical staff.

To ensure that all equipment is in working order and report faults

without delay.

To evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration

with the Echo lead.

Be aware of and comply with all health and safety protocols as set out by

the organization.

To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers

in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to

minimise injury to oneself.

Ensure stock levels are adequate to meet service needs.

The postholder may be required to travel to remote clinical locations

(Full UK Driving license is preferable with access to their own vehicle)

Managerial

Support the Echocardiography lead to ensure delivery of a high-quality

and efficient Echocardiography service by proposing and implementing changes to

develop and improve service provision.

To ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are recorded /

escalated appropriately.

Professional

To work within the standards set by the British Society Echocardiography

To attend and participate in departmental and Echo service delivery

meetings

Ensure professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are

maintained.

Maintain personal performance and quality standards as agreed in the

staff appraisal review.

Actively maintain own professional development, identifying educational

and clinical training needs in conjunction with the head of department.

Maintain status on either the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)

register or Health and Care Professions Council register (HCPC)

Educational

Ensure personal mandatory training is up to date.

Actively participate in educational echo meetings

Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings

Provide clinical leadership and assist with the educational development

of all members within the echo department to ensure delivery of a high-quality

echocardiography service.

To attend Regional and National professional meetings and to feed back

any relevant information to staff.

Attend annual personal appraisal review

Maintain involvement with professional bodies

Continue to develop skills and knowledge in Echocardiography, maintaining

the accreditation acquired through accredited courses in line with current

clinical practice and techniques.

Participate in resuscitation training to maintain the BLS resuscitation

council qualification.

Communication

and Administration

Excellent communication skills

Have excellent interpersonal skills to manage patient/relative contacts

where there may be hostility (e.g. anxious, confused or aggressive patient), or

poor understanding (e.g. language, impaired vision or hearing).

Maintain dignity and respect to all stakeholders

Respect cultural differences.

Regularly keep colleagues informed of any occurrences that may impact on

service delivery.

Communicate complicated information effectively within the

multi-disciplinary team.

Excellent IT skills

Maintain up to date computerised data collection

To ensure the accuracy and legibility of all collected data.

Completion of test reports in a timely manner following each patient

contact.

All report filing is distributed at the end of each session.

Plan workload by making best use of resources available to ensure that

waiting times are minimised.

Physical

Demands of the Post

The post

holder should be:

Physically capable of maintaining correct posture for long periods of

time whilst scanning, moving and positioning of patients and equipment often in

a restricted environment.

Able to deal with distressing and emotionally challenging incidents on a

regular basis.

Concentrating for long periods of time.

Extended periods of working in a darkened environment.

Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions and prolonged periods of

concentration.

Close contact with infectious patients, contact with bodily fluids, vomit

and poor hygiene.

Contact with verbally and physically aggressive patients.

VDU equipment is used daily for data acquisition, data entry and report

writing.

Safely move and handle patients and/or equipment as required for the

role.

Confidentiality

All

employees of FCMS NW Ltd must comply with the requirements of the Data

Protection Act 2018 and are required to maintain complete confidentiality in

relation to patients and other staff members at all times.

Our key expectations are:

Self-awareness

Living authentically

Adaptability-

Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Openness

What you see is what you get

Positivity

with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible

Generosity

of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness

Ability

to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself

Our Why:

To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption

so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation,

and the next.

Values:Our organisational culture is very important

to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives

and breathes complimentary

values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which

form part of our Company DNA:

Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how

important we can become

Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs

done

Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with

energy, ideas, and positivity

Disability

Confident Employer

As

disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

DBS - This post is subject to the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and

verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health

check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with

the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be

required to undertake a Driver check.

The organisation is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable

adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be

expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable

to this role.

We reserve the

role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early

as possible.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

and Technical

To independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms

to current BSE standards.

Organise and prioritise own daily workload based on clinical urgency.

Provide a clinical report in a timely manner and inform the referring

clinician of any findings that would necessitate a change in clinical

management.

To analyse and interpret complex information using best practice and make

autonomous decisions based on the information provided.

Maintain own CPD and BSE / EACVI accreditation.

Keep up to date with current developments and advances in

Echocardiography and general Cardiology.

Respond promptly to emergencies.

To deliver appropriate patient care at all times.

To establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of

the organisation.

To actively take part in the training and development of staff /

trainees.

To maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy at all

times.

Actively participate in MDT meetings providing specialist knowledge to

other echocardiographers and medical staff.

To ensure that all equipment is in working order and report faults

without delay.

To evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration

with the Echo lead.

Be aware of and comply with all health and safety protocols as set out by

the organization.

To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers

in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to

minimise injury to oneself.

Ensure stock levels are adequate to meet service needs.

The postholder may be required to travel to remote clinical locations

(Full UK Driving license is preferable with access to their own vehicle)

Managerial

Support the Echocardiography lead to ensure delivery of a high-quality

and efficient Echocardiography service by proposing and implementing changes to

develop and improve service provision.

To ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are recorded /

escalated appropriately.

Professional

To work within the standards set by the British Society Echocardiography

To attend and participate in departmental and Echo service delivery

meetings

Ensure professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are

maintained.

Maintain personal performance and quality standards as agreed in the

staff appraisal review.

Actively maintain own professional development, identifying educational

and clinical training needs in conjunction with the head of department.

Maintain status on either the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)

register or Health and Care Professions Council register (HCPC)

Educational

Ensure personal mandatory training is up to date.

Actively participate in educational echo meetings

Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings

Provide clinical leadership and assist with the educational development

of all members within the echo department to ensure delivery of a high-quality

echocardiography service.

To attend Regional and National professional meetings and to feed back

any relevant information to staff.

Attend annual personal appraisal review

Maintain involvement with professional bodies

Continue to develop skills and knowledge in Echocardiography, maintaining

the accreditation acquired through accredited courses in line with current

clinical practice and techniques.

Participate in resuscitation training to maintain the BLS resuscitation

council qualification.

Communication

and Administration

Excellent communication skills

Have excellent interpersonal skills to manage patient/relative contacts

where there may be hostility (e.g. anxious, confused or aggressive patient), or

poor understanding (e.g. language, impaired vision or hearing).

Maintain dignity and respect to all stakeholders

Respect cultural differences.

Regularly keep colleagues informed of any occurrences that may impact on

service delivery.

Communicate complicated information effectively within the

multi-disciplinary team.

Excellent IT skills

Maintain up to date computerised data collection

To ensure the accuracy and legibility of all collected data.

Completion of test reports in a timely manner following each patient

contact.

All report filing is distributed at the end of each session.

Plan workload by making best use of resources available to ensure that

waiting times are minimised.

Physical

Demands of the Post

The post

holder should be:

Physically capable of maintaining correct posture for long periods of

time whilst scanning, moving and positioning of patients and equipment often in

a restricted environment.

Able to deal with distressing and emotionally challenging incidents on a

regular basis.

Concentrating for long periods of time.

Extended periods of working in a darkened environment.

Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions and prolonged periods of

concentration.

Close contact with infectious patients, contact with bodily fluids, vomit

and poor hygiene.

Contact with verbally and physically aggressive patients.

VDU equipment is used daily for data acquisition, data entry and report

writing.

Safely move and handle patients and/or equipment as required for the

role.

Confidentiality

All

employees of FCMS NW Ltd must comply with the requirements of the Data

Protection Act 2018 and are required to maintain complete confidentiality in

relation to patients and other staff members at all times.

Our key expectations are:

Self-awareness

Living authentically

Adaptability-

Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Openness

What you see is what you get

Positivity

with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible

Generosity

of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness

Ability

to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself

Our Why:

To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption

so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation,

and the next.

Values:Our organisational culture is very important

to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives

and breathes complimentary

values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which

form part of our Company DNA:

Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how

important we can become

Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs

done

Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with

energy, ideas, and positivity

Disability

Confident Employer

As

disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

DBS - This post is subject to the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and

verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health

check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with

the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be

required to undertake a Driver check.

The organisation is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable

adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be

expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable

to this role.

We reserve the

role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early

as possible.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Hold a valid Full UK Driving license with access to their own vehicle.
• Have adequate means of transport in order to get to clinical locations. This may include last minute changes to site location.
• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Healthcare Science /Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent.
• BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited.
• AHCS or HCPC Registered.

Experience

Essential

• Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments.
• To possess advanced sensory skills, dexterity and co-ordination when using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to obtain all cardiac ultrasound views as both described in the BSE minimum dataset on both technically easy and challenging patients, utilising optimal patient positioning and technical skills.
• Able to manage the need for changes to service and personal workload in order to accommodate urgent / emergency patient care.
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties.

Desirable

• Experience in a community-based Echocardiography service.
• Experience in training.
• Experience in audit.
• Have knowledge of CIMAR PACS and System One

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Hold a valid Full UK Driving license with access to their own vehicle.
• Have adequate means of transport in order to get to clinical locations. This may include last minute changes to site location.
• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Healthcare Science /Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent.
• BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited.
• AHCS or HCPC Registered.

Experience

Essential

• Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments.
• To possess advanced sensory skills, dexterity and co-ordination when using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to obtain all cardiac ultrasound views as both described in the BSE minimum dataset on both technically easy and challenging patients, utilising optimal patient positioning and technical skills.
• Able to manage the need for changes to service and personal workload in order to accommodate urgent / emergency patient care.
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties.

Desirable

• Experience in a community-based Echocardiography service.
• Experience in training.
• Experience in audit.
• Have knowledge of CIMAR PACS and System One

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

FCMS

Address

Newfield House

Vicarage Lane

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 4EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

FCMS

Address

Newfield House

Vicarage Lane

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 4EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Clinical

and Technical

To independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms

to current BSE standards.

Organise and prioritise own daily workload based on clinical urgency.

Provide a clinical report in a timely manner and inform the referring

clinician of any findings that would necessitate a change in clinical

management.

To analyse and interpret complex information using best practice and make

autonomous decisions based on the information provided.

Maintain own CPD and BSE / EACVI accreditation.

Keep up to date with current developments and advances in

Echocardiography and general Cardiology.

Respond promptly to emergencies.

To deliver appropriate patient care at all times.

To establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of

the organisation.

To actively take part in the training and development of staff /

trainees.

To maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy at all

times.

Actively participate in MDT meetings providing specialist knowledge to

other echocardiographers and medical staff.

To ensure that all equipment is in working order and report faults

without delay.

To evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration

with the Echo lead.

Be aware of and comply with all health and safety protocols as set out by

the organization.

To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers

in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to

minimise injury to oneself.

Ensure stock levels are adequate to meet service needs.

The postholder may be required to travel to remote clinical locations

(Full UK Driving license is preferable with access to their own vehicle)

Managerial

Support the Echocardiography lead to ensure delivery of a high-quality

and efficient Echocardiography service by proposing and implementing changes to

develop and improve service provision.

To ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are recorded /

escalated appropriately.

Professional

To work within the standards set by the British Society Echocardiography

To attend and participate in departmental and Echo service delivery

meetings

Ensure professional regulatory and accreditation requirements are

maintained.

Maintain personal performance and quality standards as agreed in the

staff appraisal review.

Actively maintain own professional development, identifying educational

and clinical training needs in conjunction with the head of department.

Maintain status on either the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)

register or Health and Care Professions Council register (HCPC)

Educational

Ensure personal mandatory training is up to date.

Actively participate in educational echo meetings

Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings

Provide clinical leadership and assist with the educational development

of all members within the echo department to ensure delivery of a high-quality

echocardiography service.

To attend Regional and National professional meetings and to feed back

any relevant information to staff.

Attend annual personal appraisal review

Maintain involvement with professional bodies

Continue to develop skills and knowledge in Echocardiography, maintaining

the accreditation acquired through accredited courses in line with current

clinical practice and techniques.

Participate in resuscitation training to maintain the BLS resuscitation

council qualification.

Communication

and Administration

Excellent communication skills

Have excellent interpersonal skills to manage patient/relative contacts

where there may be hostility (e.g. anxious, confused or aggressive patient), or

poor understanding (e.g. language, impaired vision or hearing).

Maintain dignity and respect to all stakeholders

Respect cultural differences.

Regularly keep colleagues informed of any occurrences that may impact on

service delivery.

Communicate complicated information effectively within the

multi-disciplinary team.

Excellent IT skills

Maintain up to date computerised data collection

To ensure the accuracy and legibility of all collected data.

Completion of test reports in a timely manner following each patient

contact.

All report filing is distributed at the end of each session.

Plan workload by making best use of resources available to ensure that

waiting times are minimised.

Physical

Demands of the Post

The post

holder should be:

Physically capable of maintaining correct posture for long periods of

time whilst scanning, moving and positioning of patients and equipment often in

a restricted environment.

Able to deal with distressing and emotionally challenging incidents on a

regular basis.

Concentrating for long periods of time.

Extended periods of working in a darkened environment.

Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions and prolonged periods of

concentration.

Close contact with infectious patients, contact with bodily fluids, vomit

and poor hygiene.

Contact with verbally and physically aggressive patients.

VDU equipment is used daily for data acquisition, data entry and report

writing.

Safely move and handle patients and/or equipment as required for the

role.

Confidentiality

All

employees of FCMS NW Ltd must comply with the requirements of the Data

Protection Act 2018 and are required to maintain complete confidentiality in

relation to patients and other staff members at all times.

Our key expectations are:

Self-awareness

Living authentically

Adaptability-

Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Openness

What you see is what you get

Positivity

with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible

Generosity

of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness

Ability

to have fun Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself

Our Why:

To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption

so this people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation,

and the next.

Values:Our organisational culture is very important

to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives

and breathes complimentary

values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which

form part of our Company DNA:

Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!

Awesome: We arent here to be average, were here to be awesome!

Humble: Were here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how

important we can become

Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs

done

Oompf: We have natural oompf! Its infectious!

Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with

energy, ideas, and positivity

Disability

Confident Employer

As

disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

DBS - This post is subject to the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and

verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health

check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with

the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be

required to undertake a Driver check.

The organisation is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable

adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be

expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable

to this role.

We reserve the

role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early

as possible.

Other

Essential

• Hold a valid Full UK Driving license with access to their own vehicle.
• Have adequate means of transport in order to get to clinical locations. This may include last minute changes to site location.
• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Healthcare Science /Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent.
• BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited.
• AHCS or HCPC Registered.

Experience

Essential

• Will be fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms including strain assessments.
• To possess advanced sensory skills, dexterity and co-ordination when using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to obtain all cardiac ultrasound views as both described in the BSE minimum dataset on both technically easy and challenging patients, utilising optimal patient positioning and technical skills.
• Able to manage the need for changes to service and personal workload in order to accommodate urgent / emergency patient care.
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work duties.

Desirable

• Experience in a community-based Echocardiography service.
• Experience in training.
• Experience in audit.
• Have knowledge of CIMAR PACS and System One