Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Healthcare Scientist

Job overview

Join Cardiac Physiology at Newcastle Hospitals

There has never been a better time to join our Cardiac Physiology team.

As one of the largest and most diverse cardiac services in the region, we provide both a comprehensive local service for the people of Newcastle and highly specialised cardiology care for patients from across the North East and beyond. This unique combination offers exceptional opportunities to develop your skills and gain experience across a wide range of specialist diagnostic, and interventional cardiac services.

We are continuously investing in our future through innovation and service development. Our department has recently received a new fleet of state-of-the-art echocardiography machines, and we are upgrading our digital systems designed to improve interoperability and enhance patient care. We deliver cardiac physiology across two sites, including our modern, purpose-built facilities at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and comprehensive, well established Echo services at the Freeman hospital. We are also working closely with estates colleagues on exciting plans to further enhance our facilities at the Freeman Hospital site.

You'll work alongside a dynamic, supportive team of consultant cardiologists, cardiac physiologists (Practitioners and Scientists), and multidisciplinary colleagues who are passionate about innovation, quality improvement and delivering outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job

We are equally committed to investing in our people. As part of our "Forward Together" programme, we have developed a new training, development and mentorship programme for staff at every stage of their career. This includes structured support for new starters and progressive roles in Cardiac Physiology, clear development pathways, mentorship opportunities, and our new e-preceptorship programme to help track learning and professional growth.

Our ambition is to create a culture that encourages curiosity, continuous learning, reflective practice and open feedback, enabling everyone to reach their full potential. Whether you are newly qualified, looking to develop specialist expertise or ready to take the next step in your career, Newcastle Hospitals offers the support and opportunities to help you succeed.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team helping to shape the future of cardiac care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are proud to be able to offer opportunities for our workforce that shows value to the skillset working in a tertiary centre can provide and we are committed to the investment in the future of physiology services. Your continued development from basic physiology knowledge to become a specialist in your field, by providing new experiences and exposure to complex procedures, is paramount to our future plans for this growing team.

The department is split over two sites and successful applicants will be expected to rotate between sites. The department is BSE accredited and we currently offer a physiologist led valve clinic and are developing a physiologist led bubble/contrast service.

Applicants must have relevant transthoracic Echocardiography experience and be British Society of Echocardiography Accredited with the ability to work independently in the performance and reporting of transthoracic Echocardiograms.

• Deliver a Highly specialist clinical Service in .acquiring, interpreting and reporting cardiac ultrasound images.
• To provide or assist in a broad range of specialist cardiac ultrasound investigations (including standard transthoracic, stress, contrast, CRT assessment and optimization and transoesophageal studies) as an autonomous practitioner on a day-to-day basis
• Work as an independent Cardiac Scientist to deliver a high standard of care to all patients, utilising evidence-based practice to optimise service provision.
• To train a wide variety of staff groups in the specialised techniques of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound.
• To be flexible in working within other areas as appropriate, when service needs demand.
• Contribute to the delivery of training within the department.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

• Interview Date Wednesday 28 October 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week (part time hours will be considered)
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.