The British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) is delighted to officially launch the pilot project for Level 3 accreditation.
The Level 3 pilot project will establish twelve pilot scientist-led clinics across the UK, and, using our expertise in echocardiographer accreditation, will develop an advanced accreditation pathway to establish the competency requirements for practice in the clinics.
Importantly, we will fund the upbanding of the role to a Band 8a (or above where appropriate) to reflect the true level of this activity and to ensure accurate cost efficacy data is collected. Initially we will test this process in scientist-led clinics in valve disease, heart failure and inherited cardiac conditions.
The BSE will also fund the scientist/physiologists’ participation in the Swansea University Clinical Assessment for Healthcare Scientists, which will be a compulsory element of participation in the project.
After six months of clinics, the pilots will be evaluated for clinical effectiveness, patient satisfaction and operational efficiency savings. The accreditation system and operational guidance will be evaluated to ensure that they are robust and fit for purpose.
Expressions of interest will open from Wednesday 18 March 2026 until Monday 13 April 2026 for BSE members to take part in the pilot. Members wishing to apply should prepare the following in advance of submissions:
- Letter of support from your consultant cardiologist
- Letter of support from your business manager
- Up to date CV
Full eligibility criteria and further information about the project can be found on our Level 3 hub.
Visit the Level 3 hub
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