Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 13 January 2026
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.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Achievement of BSE examination
* Full BSE accreditation
Experience
* Indepth experience in echocardiography and application to patients
* Evidence of clinical decision making to a high standard
Skills
* Extensive communication skills; explaining procedures / findings to patients
* Excellent organisation skills; clinically and personally
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£47,810 a yearPer annum ( Pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Job share,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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