Job overview
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.
To assist in the training of the Clinical Physiologists and Student Physiologists within the department.
To support the lead physiologist in the organisation of the day to day work within the Heart and Chest Clinic
To adhere to the policies and procedures of the Heart and Chest Department.
Any other duties as requested by Principal Clinical Physiologist.
Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research current best evidence and legislation
The postholder will be responsible for excellent time management and will be confident in looking for support when required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Full BSE accreditation
Communication Skills
Essential
- Extensive communication skills; explaining procedures / findings to patients
- Excellent organisation skills; clinically and personally
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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.
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This advert is for Chief Cardiac Physiologist with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Southend. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 Per annum ( Pro rata for part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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