Echocardiography Assistant in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic team of Echocardiographers based at the Bristol Heart Institute.The main duties include supporting Echocardiographers/Cardiologists to meet patient needs, helping to prepare patients for theirs echoes, liaising with patients and other healthcare professionals, and offering administrational support.An Echocardiographic Assistant should have good interpersonal skills, a knowledge of IT systems, and be a compassionate individual ready to form an integral part of a busy clinical team.The Echocardiographic Assistant will continue to progress, through the development of further skills, knowledge and competencies.Good communication skills are essential, as well as empathetic approach to both patients and their relatives. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patients of Bristol

Experience
a high standard of service and a good patient journey. Previous

Experience
of working in the NHS would be an advantage.Owing to the recent amendments in immigration regulations, we cannot provide sponsorship for this position. Consequently, all candidates must possess the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date

Main duties of the job
To assist the Echocardiographers and the Echo administrative staff with all working practices to ensure an efficient standard of service is maintained.Assist the Echocardiographers by providing a high standard of patient care before during and after the echoin accordance with instructions and training received.Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Deal with enquiries and taking action, where appropriate, and passing information promptly to the appropriate member of staff.Maintaining accurate computer data and filing.

About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

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Date posted
12 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2

Salary
£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract
Fixed termDuration10 months

Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number
387-SPS3027-LH-A

Job location
sBristol Royal InfirmaryUpper Maudlin StreetBristolBS2 8HW

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Qualifications
and TrainingEssentialBasic Life Support certificateDesirableGood Standard of Education, Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)NVQ Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)SCST Certificate in ECGKnowledge and

Experience
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of dealing with patients and the general public

Experience
of manual handling and patient transferDesirablePrevious

Experience
as an HCA or from a healthcare background

Experience
in performing basic cardiovascular diagnostics (i.e. ECG, BP and SPO2 readings)Skills and AbilitiesEssentialUnderstanding of the healthcare setting and patient careEffective interpersonal, organisational and communication skillsGood keyboard, IT skills and telephone skillsAbility to manage own workloadPhysically able to manually handle patients and perform wheelchair and bed transfersDesirableFamiliar with the use of Epic EPR and Radiology CRIS systemsAptitudesEssentialReliability and Flexibility, able to contribute to changing demands of the serviceWilling to undertake training relevant to the postAbility to work within a team under supervision and under instruction of senior team membersAbility to demonstrate a diplomatic caring attitude whilst maintaining confidentiality and patient dignityOther RequirementsEssentialThe post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the TrustRequired to be adaptable to cover and work within other areas of the department at times of need and high demandAble to travel to other locations as required

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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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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