Job overview
Due to further expansion of our cardiac services, we are pleased to offer an opportunity for a cardiac physiologist to join our team here at University Hospitals Dorset.
University Hospitals Dorset is comprised of two main sites located at Bournemouth and Poole. We are situated in the beautiful county of Dorset and are perfectly positioned between miles of golden sandy beaches, the picturesque New Forest National Park and the work heritage Jurassic Coast.
This role requires: Either qualified Cardiac Physiologist at BSc or equivalent level OR in the final year of study in the BSc Healthcare Sciences (cardiac physiology) program.
Interview Date: 24th August 2026
Main duties of the job
We cover a large range of services across our two sites including:
- Non-Invasive services including ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance testing and CPEX tests
- Simple and complex PCI including a 24 hour primary PCI on-call service
- Electrophysiology studies and ablation procedures
- Simple and complex device implantation and follow-up
- Echocardiography including stress echo services, bubble and contrast studies and trans-oesophageal services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our amazing team of highly skilled physiologists. We are passionate about providing a high level of patient care, continued training and progression and creating a supportive and inclusive working environment.
We are committed to the future of cardiac physiology and are keen to continue to train, develop and invest in our wonderful profession. If this sounds like the kind of team you would like to be part of - then please get in touch.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Will be able to assess normal and abnormal investigations and act appropriately.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Cardiac Physiology department with exposure to a range of diagnostic tests
Desirable
- Competent as an independent practitioner in the following areas: o Exercise Tolerance Testing o Fitting ambulatory ECG and BP monitors. o Ambulatory ECG analysi
Qualifications
Essential
- Either qualified Cardiac Physiologist at BSc or equivalent level OR in the final year of study in the BSc Healthcare Sciences (cardiac physiology) program.
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This advert is for Cardiac Physiologist with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Bournemouth Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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