Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/ Clinical Scientist - Echo

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is seeking a passionate Cardiac Scientist to join their expanding imaging department. This role involves delivering expert cardiovascular services, managing quality patient care, and supporting staff development in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have proven technical expertise, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. Opportunities for professional growth will be provided in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of technical service in Non Invasive cardiology and Adult Echocardiography.
• Qualified independent specialist practitioner at Specialist grade.
• In-depth experience of area of specialty with proven CPD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continued service delivery of their specialism.
• Identify and implement service developments based on best practice.
• Devise and implement training plans in their specialist field.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivational skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective IT skills

Education

BSc Cardiology or higher qualification

Immediate life support

Postgraduate qualification from accredited source

Recognised management/leadership qualification

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 5th August 2025.

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: Commencing 6th August 2025.

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: Commencing11th August 2025.

Bradford is expanding it's imaging department and are looking for new team members to join us. Are you an innovative and dynamic cardiac scientist looking for a new challenge? We are looking for someone with a passion for cardiac science who can be part of our growing imaging service.

We provide a wide range of complex cardiac and respiratory investigations including cardiac and metabolic stress testing, TTE, TOE and stress echocardiography. Bradford has a diverse population and the range of pathology makes for an interesting and challenging caseload. There is a significant paediatric echo service which could be expanded if the post holder has an interest in CHD. We are about to complete a large dedicated Cardiology IT system project, pulling together all the clinical and admin systems across the department. We have just undertaken a UKAS benchmarking exercise which found our services to be safe with areas of excellent care, and staff demonstrating good clinical knowledge and commitment to providing the best patient care possible. We are now moving towards submitting our application to attain IQiPS accreditation.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their colleagues as well as themselves. Newly accredited staff will be supported to develop experience and gain any additional competencies required (Annex 21 may apply). Professional and personal development are really encouraged and we have a dedicated training budget in order to facilitate this. We have a track record of supporting staff through the equivalence process in order to achieve Clinical Scientist status.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring continued service delivery of their specialism and adherence to national, international and local best practice.

The post holder will be responsible for identifying, advising and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on evidence based research and best practice guidelines.The post holder, along with the Lead Cardiac Physiologist for education and training and the Head of Service will be responsible for devising and implementing training plans in their specialist field, ensuring all physiology staff involved in that service are competent to practice independently and have obtained or are supported to work towards specialist accreditation. They will also be responsible for the ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) of competent staff through education, peer review and staff appraisal.

About us

We have a track record of supporting our staff to achieve, including specialist accreditation and STP equivalence.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviors we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to engage in service development and re-design, as well as develop themselves as a professional - all within a supportive and nurturing environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role responsibilities.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of technical service in all the following areas: Non Invasive cardiology; Invasive cardiology; Adult Echocardiography
• Is a qualified independent specialist practitioner in one of the above and has significant experience at a Specialist grade
• In depth experience of area of specialty with proven CPD
• Experience of service and team management
• Experience of in house training and clinical assessing

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills
• Effective IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Able to work independently in area of expertise, interprets complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Cardiology or higher level of relevant qualification
• Immediate life support
• At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source i.e. HRUK accreditation, ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification, BSE Adult accreditation by examination, EACVI Adult echo
• Recognised management/ leadership Qualification e.g. CMS (to be obtained within 18 months of appointment)
• One of the following to be obtained within 12 months of appointment: Assessors qualification (SLIP) Training qualification; (PGCE or other teacher training); Post graduate certificate in Advancing Practice (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Clinical assessment skills

Other

Essential

• Registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or The Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
• Must not be colour blind

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of technical service in all the following areas: Non Invasive cardiology; Invasive cardiology; Adult Echocardiography
• Is a qualified independent specialist practitioner in one of the above and has significant experience at a Specialist grade
• In depth experience of area of specialty with proven CPD
• Experience of service and team management
• Experience of in house training and clinical assessing

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills
• Effective IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Able to work independently in area of expertise, interprets complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Cardiology or higher level of relevant qualification
• Immediate life support
• At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source i.e. HRUK accreditation, ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification, BSE Adult accreditation by examination, EACVI Adult echo
• Recognised management/ leadership Qualification e.g. CMS (to be obtained within 18 months of appointment)
• One of the following to be obtained within 12 months of appointment: Assessors qualification (SLIP) Training qualification; (PGCE or other teacher training); Post graduate certificate in Advancing Practice (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Clinical assessment skills

Other

Essential

• Registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or The Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
• Must not be colour blind

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

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