Senior Cardiac Echocardiography Physiologist 4-Day Week

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave plus bank hols

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Extensive in-house training directory

Annual leave buy/sell

Subsidised restaurant

Generous on-site parking

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist in Echocardiography to join the Physiological Sciences Services in Nuneaton. The post involves performing adult transthoracic and TOE echo studies, reporting with accuracy, and supporting junior staff.

The role is 37.5 hours per week across a 4-day week (Mon-Fri) on a fixed-term 12-month maternity cover. Closing date is 30 November 2026. Immediate start possible for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• BSC in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent APEL and ONC, plus HNC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM).
• Master level degree or equivalent qualification in Healthcare Science.
• Accreditation with BSE or BHRS.
• HCPC registered.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms to a high standard per BSE guidelines.
• Produce accurate reports with own caseload and audit data.
• Provide clinical technical assistance with TOE and maintain protocols for probe decontamination.
• Lead CPD and mentor junior staff within the department.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

IT competency

Emergency leadership

CPD / professional development

Education

BSC Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent APEL/ONC with HNC in MPPM

Master's degree in Healthcare Science

BSE/BHRS accreditation

HCPC registered

Tools

3D Echocardiography

Stress Echocardiography

Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE)

Job description

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist in Echocardiography to join the Physiological Sciences Services in Nuneaton. The post involves performing adult transthoracic and TOE echo studies, reporting with accuracy, and supporting junior staff.

The role is 37.5 hours per week across a 4-day week (Mon-Fri) on a fixed-term 12-month maternity cover. Closing date is 30 November 2026. Immediate start possible for suitable candidates.