Announcements
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ETP 2026
This is an important, time-critical reminder for any Trust currently in the process of recruiting to the ETP. The deadline to complete recruitment is Tuesday 30 June 2026 and Trusts must send applicants’ details and qualifications to the NSHCS by the deadline.
Any queries relating to ETP recruitment for 2026 from Trusts should be directed to england.hcsapplicants@nhs.net
Information about the Echocardiography Training Programme
Essential information and guidance for anyone interested in applying to the programme.
Introducing the Echocardiography Training Programme
An 18-month programme underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience.
Information for trainees
Information and guidance to help current ETP trainees during their training.
NSHCS training standards – trainee responsibilities
Alongside your trainers’ responsibilities, you as the trainee have responsibilities, as you are an active participant in your own learning journey.
NSHCS work-based assessment standards
The work-based assessment standards define how work-based assessments should be conducted and the responsibilities of trainees, trainers and assessors.
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Resources from the ETP Induction 2025
Videos and presentation slides from this year's induction for new ETP trainees.
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OneFile webinar recordings
Watch the latest webinars for trainees, training officers and supervisors, on the different elements of OneFile.
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Key completion criteria for the Echocardiography Training Programme
Information for trainees on what they will need to achieve to complete the Echocardiography Training Programme.
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British Society of Echocardiography Transthoracic Accreditation – Tips to Succeed webinar
Advice for ETP trainees on how to navigate the professional assessment.
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Guidance for trainees about study time
Clarification for trainees on how much protected private study time they are allowed while on their programme.
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Guidance for ETP trainees and training officers about the educational training support funding
Details on amounts and what it should or should not be used for.
Information for trainers
Useful information and guidance for ETP training officers.
NSHCS training standards – trainer responsibilities
The NSHCS training standards and their associated support resources will help trainers to know how to work from best practice from the start.
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Training for ETP trainers
Training standards, guidance and resources for training officers and assessors.
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FAQs for ETP trainers
Answers to some commonly asked questions from ETP trainers and employers.
Resources
A variety of resources for ETP trainees and training officers.
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Sharing Good Practice resources
Search and browse our catalogue of Sharing Good Practice resources
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Reflective practice resources
A set of reflective practice learning resources for all trainees, training officers and supervisors to support their development in this area.
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Echocardiography Training Programme university teaching dates
General overview of when trainees are expected to attend lectures, either on campus or online.
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Important documents for the Echocardiography Training Programme
Here you will find documents that are relevant to the Echocardiography Training Programme.