Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Echocardiographer to join our Cardiac Physiology team at University Hospitals Dorset. The post supports a four-day week, with standard hours 08:00-18:00 and Saturday rotation.

Applicants must hold BSE accreditation for TTE and a BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent. Full-time with part-time considered; relocation package up to £13,000 available.

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiac echocardiography and transthoracic echo (TTE).
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and CPD.
• Ability to support 3D echo, bubble/contrast, and stress echo procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report transthoracic echocardiography and related imaging.
• Assist with 3D echocardiography, bubble/contrast studies, and stress echo.
• Support transoesophageal echo service as needed.
• Contribute to staff training and service development.

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac physiology

CPD commitment

Education

BSc Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC

TTE BSE accreditation

Job description

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiographer

Company:

Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

Due to the expansion of our cardiac services, we are pleased to offer the opportunity for a Highly Specialised Cardiac Echocardiographer to complement our Cardiac Physiology team here at University Hospitals Dorset.

We are a forward thinking team that consistently strive to improve and develop our services and encourage all team members to actively engage in this process. Continued professional development is supported through weekly departmental meetings and MDT imaging reviews as well as regular attendance at national conferences. We support a four-day working week at UHD in order to provide an improved work-life balance for our staff. Standard hours are 08:00-18:00 however this can be discussed.

The successful candidate will hold BSE accreditation, be enthusiastic and passionate about improving patient centred care and be motivated about providing in-house training for junior physiologists. Clinical skills in either cardiac rhythm management or PCI are desirable but not essential.

The post is for a full time position however part time applicants will be considered.

This post will include Saturday working on a rotational basis.

This role requires a BSc in Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent.

Applicants for this position need to hold full TTE BSE accreditation to be considered for this post.

Locations: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital

Interview Date : 29th October 2026

Previous unsuccessful candidates need not apply

We are extremely proud of our Echocardiography departments across our two sites. As well as standard transthoracic studies we also perform 3D echocardiograms, bubble and contrast studies and stress echo procedures as well as supporting the transoesophageal echo service.

If you are interested in relocating to Bournemouth from within the UK we offer an excellent relocation package of up to £13,000. For further details on relocation expenses please visit the Trust website.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust