Chief Cardiac Physiologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly specialised Echo Physiologist to join a dynamic and progressive department at Southend Hospital. The role involves performing inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms, assisting in advanced procedures, and working in specialist clinics. You will contribute to cutting-edge research and clinical audits, with support for professional development. The position is ideal for a physiologist working towards or recently achieved BSE accreditation.
Essential criteria
- A 1st or 2:1 BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent degree level qualification
- Be confident and autonomous echocardiographer with proven experience of working within this area
Desirable criteria
- Full BSE accreditation
- Communication Skills
- Extensive communication skills; explaining procedures / findings to patients
- Excellent organisation skills; clinically and personally
- Knowledge and Experience
- Indepth experience in echocardiography and application to patients
- Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients.
- A 1st or 2:1 BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent degree level qualification
- Be confident and autonomous echocardiographer with proven experience of working within this area
- Full BSE accreditation
- Communication Skills
- Extensive communication skills; explaining procedures / findings to patients
- Excellent organisation skills; clinically and personally
- Knowledge and Experience
- Indepth experience in echocardiography and application to patients
- Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £49,387 — matches the national scale.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 9d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
Southend Hospital is offering an outstanding opportunity for a highly specialised Echo Physiologist to join our dynamic and progressive department. As part of a busy teaching hospital, you'll not only deliver exceptional patient care but also have the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and clinical audits.
You will perform both inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms with precision and care. Assisting in advanced procedures including transesophageal, stress, and contrast studies. Working in specialist clinics focusing on valvular pathology, cardio-oncology, heart failure, and paediatrics. We will support you in your professional development with evolving opportunities to expand your expertise. In particular this post would be of interest for a physiologist who has completed their BSE exam and is working towards fill BSE accreditation or a physiologist who has recently completed an ETP programme and is keen to develop their skills within a close knit team.
You can be part of our friendly team and enjoy the unique lifestyle benefit of working in a hospital just a stone's throw from the beach!
Main duties of the job
Carry out and report at a specialized level a range of cardiac diagnostic tests. A minimum should be to be able to scan and report to a BSE standard adult echocardiograms in both Inpatient and outpatient settings.
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