University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Advanced Clinical Physiologist - Echocardiography
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Advanced Clinical Physiologist - Echocardiography
Advanced Clinical Physiologist (Echocardiography) – Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Echocardiography service at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), across:
- Royal Derby Hospital
- Queen’s Hospital Burton
- Community Diagnostic Centres
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Clinical Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist who aligns with our vision of delivering consistently outstanding patient care.
The Service
The Royal Derby Hospital echo department is:
- BSE accredited in:
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- Training & transoesophageal echocardiography
- Working towards stress echo accreditation
- Provides adult transthoracic and transoesophageal studies
- Supports regional congenital, paediatric, and ACHD clinics
Key Service Offerings:
- Established physiologist-led services, including:
- Exercise stress echocardiography
- Contrast studies
- Valve surveillance clinics
The successful candidate will:
- Be BSE accredited in adult transthoracic echocardiography (minimum 1 year post-accreditation)
- Join a progressive Advanced Clinical Physiologist team in Echocardiography and Non-Invasive Cardiology
- Receive professional development support, including:
- Attendance at BSE conferences
- Relevant training
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Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
- Proven competency in adult transthoracic echocardiography
- Ability to assist in advanced investigations, such as:
- Stress echocardiography
- Head-Up Tilt Testing (HUTT)
Desirable Skills & Experience: ✔ Experience in paediatric echocardiography ✔ Experience performing and reporting:
- Advanced non-invasive cardiology investigations
- Cardiac stress testing
- Bubble & contrast studies
- 2D & 3D echocardiography
- Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE)
- Pericardiocentesis procedures in cardiac catheter labs ✔ Multidisciplinary teamwork in complex procedures ✔ Commitment to ongoing professional development, including:
- Stress echocardiography
- 3D echocardiography
- Speckle tracking & strain analysis ✔ Participation in:
- Physiologist-led Valve Surveillance Clinics
- Echocardiography on-call service
Requirements
- BSE-accredited in adult transthoracic echocardiography (minimum 1 year post-accreditation)
- Demonstratable professional development spirit
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in advanced cardiac ultrasound investigations (preferred)
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care
Closing Dates & Contact
- Closing date of applications: 21 July 2026
- Interview date: 04 August 2026
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Contact for further details:
Kelly Barr Principal Clinical Physiologist Email: kelly.barr1@nhs.net Phone: 01332 788942
Sarah Dury Email: sarah.dury@nhs.net Phone: 01332 781783
About Our Trust
UHDB is a trusted NHS Foundation Trust providing exceptional care across Derby & Burton.
Our Values: Compassion, Openness & Excellence
What We Offer
🔹 Professional & leadership development opportunities 🔹 Support from recruitment to integration 🔹 Staff benefits including:
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Onsite fitness classes
- Car schemes
Key Facts
- 4810+ outpatient (OP) appointments daily
- 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England
- 1115+ patients seen in A&E daily (3rd largest in the UK)
- 195+ emergency admissions per day
- Almost 33,700 planned surgical operations annually
- 1 of 7 Trusts nationally with 50+ operating theatres
- 140+ elective procedures executed daily
- Research-active University Hospital with clinical trials & professional development opportunities
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