# Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialised-cardiac-physiologist/905ff169-5903-4f53-b0aa-8bb3df49cbf6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialised-cardiac-physiologist/905ff169-5903-4f53-b0aa-8bb3df49cbf6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Location:** Southmead Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Cardiac physiologist - **Grade:** Band 6, Band 7 - **Salary:** Dependent on experience - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 13 months (End date 28th February 2028) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekend working will be required) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-12T14:00:54.821Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust_BFT/Cardiac_Physiology/Cardiac_Physiology-v8323912 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8323912?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is an exciting time to join the team in Cardiac Investigations at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit. Our consultant workforce is expanding to enhance the cardiac services we provide. We offer complex device implantation and follow-up, including CRT-P, CRT-D and conduction system pacing (CSP), supported by a multidisciplinary team. The department holds British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Departmental Accreditation for Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) and Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE), and is a designated training centre. Significant investment has been made in the cardiac physiology workforce, creating opportunities for career progression. We have invested in our infrastructure with our echocardiography service benefiting from new GE ultrasound systems and a modern reporting platform. We are seeking a Cardiac Physiologist with experience in echocardiography. A BSc in Cardiac Physiology (or equivalent) and an accredited echocardiography qualification (BSE or equivalent) are essential. Team members may rotate through catheter laboratories and non-invasive testing. RCCP or AHCS registration is essential and HCPC registration is desirable. We have one fixed-term position for 13 months commencing January 2027. The role is 37.5 hours per week, worked across six days on an 8:00am to 6:00pm working pattern. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for cardiac physiologists with experience and knowledge within echocardiography. A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential. A suitable qualification in echocardiography (BSE or equivalent) is essential. Members of the cardiac physiology team will be expected to rotate around areas of cardiology, if they hold relevant experience, such as the catheter labs , exercise tolerance testing, tilt tests, tape analysis, device follow up, remote monitoring follow up and device implant to keep up existing skills so experience in those areas would be an advantage. We would consider those trainees completing the ETP program, only those who have already passed the written exam and are working towards their log book and video cases would be considered for this role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities lease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you met the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ### 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 ### Education **Essential** - Degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent - Adult Echo Accreditation - BSE or equicalent - Voluntary registration with AHCS **Desirable** - HCPC registration ### Work experience **Essential** - Minimum of 2 years as band 6 echocardiographer - Independent practitioner within echocardiogrpahy **Desirable** - Evidence of training or mentoring of students ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Flexible and reliable - Team player - Act as a leader - Willingness to learn and further your knowledge ### Knowledge/Skills/Abilities **Essential** - Independently perform and report echocardiograms **Desirable** - Experience in other physiology techniques - Evidence of previous managerial responsibility ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3004) - [dbs charges information (png, 132.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2398) - [highly specialist healthcare scientist jd/ps (pdf, 360.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10685458) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.