Cardiology – Working in the UK & Ireland

Cardiac Technician, Echocardiographer and Cardiac Sonographer Jobs!!!

It has almost become a right of passage for Australian and New Zealand Cardiac Techs to head to the UK and spend a couple of years working and travelling seeing the wonderful sights of Europe. Not much has changed apart from the great exchange rate we now have over there. At Aussie Locums, our staff are committed to making your dreams come a reality and we can help you in every step on the way.

We have agencies in the UK that cover not only London, but all the cities and towns throughout England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. And whether you’re looking for a 2 week locum or a full time permanent role, we will have the options available to you BEFORE you arrive in Europe.

Before you leave the country, our consultants will ensure that you have all the necessary documentation in order so you can literally start work the next day after you arrive. There are a few things that you will need to do starting about 6 months before you travel and we have identified the main ones below.

Visa — The majority of Australians and New Zealanders will need a visa to allow them to work in the UK. There are several types of visas including a Youth Mobility Visa, which allows you to work for 2 years, and an ancestry visa which provides a 5 year work visa if you have a grandparent born in the UK. See the British High Commission website for more information on these and other visas.

Our mission at Aussie Locums is to ensure that you are cared for before you travel so you can be free to enjoy the wonderful experience of working overseas. Our consultants provide a detailed personal service and will have you communication with our UK offices well in advance of your departure date. To start the ball rolling, click here and let’s get you on your way! Or feel free to call on the free phone number provided or just register via e-mail and we will contact you at the most convenient time for you.

Requirements to work in the UK:

• There are no specific registration requirements for Cardiac Technicians though it is encouraged to gain registration with The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) this will certainly assist the strength of your CV and most employers look for this in their decision making process. http://www.clinphys.force9.co.uk/
• 12 months professional experience

Registration with other professional bodies in the United Kingdom:

Cardiac Technicians and cardiac Echo Sonographers are encouraged to consider registration with some of the following professional bodies. There is no obligation to join though some employers look favourably on memberships.

	Registration helpline: +44 (0) 20 7383 3887 enquiries@bcs.com www.bcs.com
	Registration helpline: +44 (0) 121 354 6812 admin@scst.org.uk www.scst.org.uk
	Registration helpline: +44 (0) 20 79606565 admin@bsecho.org www.bsecho.org

Any questions? Contact us!

• Register as a UK Cardiac Technician/ Echocardiographer for further information

Useful UK Cardiac Technician & Echocardiography Links:

• British Cardiac Society
• The Society for Cardiological Science and Technology
• The Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists
• The British Society of Echocardiography
• The British Association for Nursing in Cardiac Care
• The British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
• The British Nuclear Cardiology Society
• The British Society for Cardiovascular Research
• The British Society for Heart Failure
• The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society