Main area Cardiac Physiologist / Clinical Scientist Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week Job ref 176-Med-7565779
Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/01/2026 23:59
Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Echo specialist) - Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
Join Our Growing Echo Team as a Cardiac Physiologist or Clinical Scientist
Lead, Innovate, and Grow with Us in a Purpose-Built Cardiology Unit!
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cardiac Physiologist or Clinical Scientist to join our expanding Echo team at Peterborough City Hospital, working across both acute hospital and within a brand new CDC, opening in autumn 2026. In this role, you will provide specialist expertise and leadership within a team offering diverse Physiologist- and Scientist-led services.
As our service continues to grow, you’ll have the opportunity to develop alongside it in our purpose-built Cardiology unit. This is a fantastic chance to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Main duties of the job
Echo service delivery using BSE standards, the post holder will be expected to grow to include complex Echo delivery and reporting, to provide training and mentorship for Physiologists and Doctors training in Echo and to take an active role in research and audit opportunities.
* Professional development opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility.
If you are passionate about cardiac care and ready to lead in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Education
* Registration in the Cardiology modality through the Registration Council For Clinical Physiologists or HCPC (with appropriate BSc (hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
* BSE Accreditation
Experience
* At least 5 years’ experience in all areas of invasive and non-invasive cardiology
* Proficient in specialist echo techniques.
* Ability to perform and report solo echo clinics
Knowledge
* Ability to perform, report and supervise all areas of echo
* Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of specialist clinical techniques and fields
* Advanced knowledge of echo – including TOE, ACHD, physiologist-led valve clinics
Key Skills
* Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
* Ability to supervise, support and mentor staff in training including Specialist Registrars
* Professional appearance and behavior
* Confidentiality
Other
* Previous experience at teaching formally/informally
Disclosure & Barring Check Fee
Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.
Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.
Early closure notice
We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.
International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name: Michael Purdon, Head of Cardiac Investigations, Email: mpurdon@nhs.net, Telephone: 01733 673838.
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