Cardiac Physiologist - Bse Accredited Echocardiographer

Oxford University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Harwell; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinically excellent Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist/Echocardiographer to join the Cardiac Physiology department across Oxford and Banbury sites. You will report to the Head of Cardiac Physiology and lead a team of experienced physiologists and nurse practitioners, delivering a wide range of cardiac investigations and reports.

The role requires postgraduate level working, leadership skills, and a commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• STP/ BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent (essential).
• Relevant experience performing at Band 6 level (essential).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (essential).
• Demonstrates ability to support junior and senior staff (essential).
• Professional registration and qualifications as applicable (RCCP) (essential).

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Cardiac Physiology in operational matters and use of resources.
• Develop a dynamic cardiac physiology team with a unified vision for future planning.
• Implement quality initiatives within Cardiac Medicine via standards, audits and evaluation.
• Collaborate to meet Trust targets for diagnostic test waiting times and governance frameworks.
• Develop and evaluate protocols and procedures based on current evidence/research.
• Monitor activity ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Promote efficient resource use through education and example.
• Ensure induction/orientation and mentoring for new staff.

Skills

Echocardiography

ECG

Exercise Tolerance Testing

Haemodynamic monitoring

Device management (pacemaker/ICD)

Electrophysiology procedures

Education

STP/ BSc Clinical Physiology

RCCP

Job description

Job summary

To undertake a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations at highly specialist cardiac physiologist level and provide expert, clinically accurate reports, adhering to local and national guidelines. Provide expert knowledge and skills in a range of cardiac investigations, communicating results across a multidisciplinary team. Provide training to all relevant members of the MDT in the delivery of routine and complex cardiac investigations. To work closely with the consultant cardiologists, clinical cardiac physiology leads, advanced nurse practitioners and other medical colleagues in providing clinical leadership and input into service development. To facilitate the efficient and effective management of resources within cardiac physiology. To contribute to the strategic development and daily operational management of the Department. To initiate and undertake audit within the specialist area and work collaboratively with research departments. To act as a clinical role model and resource to staff, and demonstrate a commitment to evidence based/best practice care and clinical excellence, in order to optimise quality of care. Ensure that the standards of the service delivered meet the national clinical standards and comply with the strategic aims of the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust requires a clinically excellent BSE accredited Echocardiographer to join one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. The Trust comprises of four hospitals, three in Oxford and one in Banbury and the Cardiac Physiology department works across all four sites and the rest of the county in community hubs. We are looking for a motivated Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to join our supportive, dynamic, and friendly team. Candidates must be able to demonstrate post graduate level of working via a continuous development portfolio and evidence of leadership, mentorship and specialist working within an area of Cardiac Physiology would be advantageous. The successful post holder will join a large team of experienced Cardiac Physiologists, Arrhythmia and Complex Device Nurse Practitioners. The department encourages active involvement with professional bodies, and has regular representation at council level with BSE, BHRS and BCIS. We are a practical assessment centre for BSE and participate in the STP OSFA assessments for the National School of Healthcare Science. Professional development is encouraged at all levels. We are a National School of Healthcare Science accredited training centre. Professional registration is preferred i.e., RCCP or AHCS. We would encourage an informal visit or telephone call to discuss both the post and your career aspirations. We would consider flexible working patterns.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Details

• Closing date: 06 November 2026
• Date posted: 26 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 321-MRC-8298119-B7

Job responsibilities

• To support the Head of Cardiac Physiology in all operational/managerial matters as required e.g. effective use of resources, management of cardiac physiology personnel.
• In collaboration with the Band 7 group create, support and develop a dynamic cardiac physiology team with a unified vision for future planning and development of the department.
• To implement and support quality initiatives within Cardiac Medicine, in collaboration with the Band 7 group, by utilising effective use and monitoring of standards, auditing and evaluation of the echocardiography service in order to meet the needs of patients within this speciality.
• To work with the Band 7 group to ensure procedures are in place to facilitate the achievement of Trust targets for cardiac medicine such as achieving diagnostic test waiting times and implementation of clinical governance frameworks.
• In collaboration with the Head of Cardiac Physiology, lead the development and evaluation of relevant protocols, guidelines and procedures based on current evidence/research and facilitate/support other staff to do the same.
• To monitor activity within the clinical area whilst ensuring that staffing levels and skill mix meet clinical requirements.
• To promote awareness and understanding in others of efficient resource utilisation through education and example.
• In collaboration with the Band 7 group to ensure that all new staff has an appropriate induction and orientation and assigned mentor.
• To improve and develop Cardiac Physiologist roles.

Person Specification

Essential

• STP/ BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• Relevant experience performing at Band 6 level
• Demonstrates ability to support junior and senior members of staff
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of leadership development
• SCST
• RCCP

Desirable

• ILS/ALS
• GCP
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
• Mentoring qualification
• BHRS/BSE accreditation
• Evidence of Masters level study

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a broad range of cardiac physiological procedures, such as ECG, Exercise Tolerance Testing supervision, Echocardiography, continuous ambulatory monitoring preparation and analysis, haemodynamic monitoring/recording during cardiac angiography & complex coronary intervention, implant and follow up of brady/tachy devices and Electrophysiological procedures.

Desirable

• Experience in research
• Experience in co-ordinating or managing a team

Personal qualities

Essential

• Professional attitude, takes pride in work
• Patient centred approach, compassionate
• Role model, open and honest in communication and delivers over and above what is expected
• Respectful to colleagues and patients, respects diversity. Works well within a team
• Committed to professional development of self and team

Desirable

• Demonstrates leadership
• Ability to learn from successes and setbacks

Skills and abilities

Desirable

• Self-motivation
• Open to change
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility and a positive approach to challenges
• Able to cope under pressure
• Decision making and problem solving skills

Physical Characteristics

Essential

• Good health record
• Professional appearance and compliance with policies
• Ambitious and enthusiastic

Desirable

• Evidence of professional development

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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, 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.

Employer details

Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: JR Hospital & Horton Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford & Banbury, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Lead Echocardiographer, Rob Bunce, [e-mail], 01865740376