Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join their echocardiography team. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) involves performing echocardiography services and contributing to training and multidisciplinary meetings. Applicants should have a BSc in Clinical Physiology, HCPC registration, and relevant accreditation. The position offers the chance to support both paediatric and adult cardiology work in a modern healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Physiology is required.
• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist is essential.
• BSE/EACVI accreditation and ability to work independently is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography services including TTE, TOE, and Stress Echo.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to the Cardiac Investigations department.

Skills

Echocardiography services

Multimodality imaging

Collaboration with clinics

Support for training and development

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent

HCPC registration

BSE/EACVI Exam Accreditation

Job description

Overview

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Cardiac Physiology Team at NHS Forth Valley. We are looking for an additional Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly and experienced Echocardiography team.

The Cardiac Imaging and Physiology service includes TTE, TOE, Stress Echo and Contrast/Bubble studies, with a multimodality imaging service including CT coronary angiography and developing cardiac MRI. The service operates within specialised Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Specialised Valve Clinics as well as advanced Paediatric and Adult Congenital areas.

Our unit performs a high volume of studies and supports a broad range of educational activities. The department provides routine diagnostic procedures such as ECG, Holter/Events monitoring, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance tests, and implantable loop clinics and implants. A weekly Echo MDT and a fortnightly CT MDT support ongoing training.

The Forth Valley region offers easy access to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling, with NHS Forth Valley being a modern district general hospital.

Responsibilities

• Perform and contribute to echocardiography services including TTE, TOE, Stress Echo and contrast studies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings (echo MDT weekly; CT MDT fortnightly) and support ongoing training and development.
• Contribute to the Cardiac Investigations department activities and Assist in a multimodality imaging service.
• Support paediatric and adult congenital work where applicable and collaborate with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Specialised Valve clinics.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree: BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist or AHCS/RCCP registration, and ILS (Immediate Life Support).
• BSE/EACVI Exam Accreditation and ability to work independently to a high level.
• Experience in Paediatric and/or Adult Congenital cardiology would be advantageous.

Employment Details

• Post: 22.5 hours per week (WTE); part-time hours or job share would be considered.
• Departmental contacts: Informal enquiries to Cardiac Investigations Manager, Jackie MacLachlan (01324566968).

Other Information

• The post holder will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Applicants should provide original responses to all questions; use of AI or automated tools to draft or significantly modify responses is discouraged.
• Correspondence is primarily via email; check junk folders and Jobtrain for updates.
• NHS Forth Valley and NHS Scotland are committed to equality, diversity and reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

How to Apply / Contact

For any reasonable adjustments or further information, please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694.

Interested candidates should apply through the standard NHS recruitment process. All applicants will be considered on merit.