Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Cardiac Physiologist with echocardiography expertise for a fixed-term 13-month post starting January 2027. The role is 37.5 hours per week, across six days, with a demanding yet rewarding schedule at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit.

Applicants should hold a BSc in Cardiac Physiology (or equivalent) and accredited echocardiography (BSE or equivalent), with RCCP/AHCS registration essential and HCPC registration desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as band 6 echocardiographer.
• Independent practitioner within echocardiography.
• Rotation through catheter laboratories and non-invasive testing is possible.
• RCCP or AHCS registration is essential and HCPC registration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report echocardiograms independently and accurately.
• Rotate through areas of cardiology to maintain and broaden skills.
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior staff where applicable.

Job description

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job Overview

This is an exciting time to join the team in Cardiac Investigations at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit. Our consultant workforce is expanding to enhance the cardiac services we provide. We offer complex device implantation and follow-up, including CRT-P, CRT-D and conduction system pacing (CSP), supported by a multidisciplinary team.

The department holds British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Departmental Accreditation for Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) and Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE), and is a designated training centre. Significant investment has been made in the cardiac physiology workforce, creating opportunities for career progression.

We have invested in our infrastructure with our echocardiography service benefiting from new GE ultrasound systems and a modern reporting platform.

We are seeking a Cardiac Physiologist with experience in echocardiography. A BSc in Cardiac Physiology (or equivalent) and an accredited echocardiography qualification (BSE or equivalent) are essential. Team members may rotate through catheter laboratories and non-invasive testing. RCCP or AHCS registration is essential and HCPC registration is desirable.

We have one fixed-term position for 13 months commencing January 2027. The role is 37.5 hours per week, worked across six days on an 8:00am to 6:00pm working pattern.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for cardiac physiologists with experience and knowledge within echocardiography.

A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential. A suitable qualification in echocardiography (BSE or equivalent) is essential.

Members of the cardiac physiology team will be expected to rotate around areas of cardiology, if they hold relevant experience, such as the catheter labs, exercise tolerance testing, tilt tests, tape analysis, device follow up, remote monitoring follow up and device implant to keep up existing skills so experience in those areas would be an advantage.

We would consider those trainees completing the ETP program, only those who have already passed the written exam and are working towards their log book and video cases would be considered for this role.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

lease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you met the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Person specification

Work experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 years as band 6 echocardiographer
• Independent practitioner within echocardiography

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of training or mentoring of students

Education

Essential criteria

• Degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent
• Adult Echo Accreditation - BSE or equicalent
• Voluntary registration with AHCS

Desirable criteria

• HCPC registration

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Independently perform and report echocardiograms

Desirable criteria

• Experience in other physiology techniques
• Evidence of previous managerial responsibility

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Flexible and reliable
• Team player
• Act as a leader
• Willingness to learn and further your knowledge

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
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