Main area Cardiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (secondments considered for internal applicants (to cover maternity)) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 223-SCP-197
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site 3 site working, CDC/PRH/RSH Town Telford Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/03/2026 23:59
Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The Cardiorespiratory Department at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic and innovative Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to support the acute sites and Community Diagnostic Centre.
We are looking for a fully BSE accredited Echocardiographer for 12 months maternity cover. You will have significant NHS experience at B7 level and be able to independently perform and report TTE and support complex echo such as DSE/TOE etc. You will be expected to take part in the supervision and mentoring of students and junior staff. Ideally you would also be proficient in leading ETT and performing holter analysis.
You will be expected to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively to achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.
The post holder will act as a key member of the team in providing accurate, comprehensive and sympathetic care to patients. The post offers new opportunities and challenges with the provision of community diagnostic care. Effective communication skills between colleagues, patients and the wider healthcare community are essential to ensure safe, high quality and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
* To provide experienced and multi-skilled, hands‑on provision in the complete range of Cardiac investigations provided by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
* To perform and report transthoracic Echo unsupervised, to BSE standards.
* To provide support for specialist echo techniques including stress and contrast echo, in addition to performing/reporting routine TTE.
* To provide support for Transoesophageal echo and other invasive procedures.
* Experience in 12 lead/exercise ECG, holter analysis, and Cardiology support during CPEX is desireable.
* To provide training and assessments to other members of staff of various grades within the given specialty areas.
Working for our organisation
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS Job development opportunities. The Cardiorespiratory department has a site at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury. We also perform some diagnostics at Hollinswood House, the local Community Diagnostic Centre. Your role will be to support the Cardiorespiratory team at all three sites to some degree as part of a rotation.
There is a rich historic culture in Shropshire, together with beautiful country views, outdoor pursuits, sporting events, shopping and vibrant towns with restaurants, bars, live music venues and rolling hills to explore.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
* Full BSE accreditaion
* Certificate or Diploma in ECG interpretation
Experience and knowledge
* Experience and able to independently perform when appropriate a wide range of basic and complex invasive and non-invasive Cardiac diagnostic procedures.
* Significant NHS experience at B7 level
* Thorough understanding and the ability to independently perform Transthoracic Echo
* Holter analysis and/or Lead ETT
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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
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Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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Application numbers
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Contact
Name Nina Moran
Job title Head of Cardiorespiratory Services
Email address nina.moran@nhs.net
Telephone number 01952 565749
Additional information keely.banks1@nhs.net
If you have problems applying, contact
Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402
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