Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/ Clinical Scientist – Echo
The closing date is 29 April 2026
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date 03/05/2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting. 10/05/2026
Bradford is expanding its imaging department and is looking for new team members to join us. Are you an innovative and dynamic cardiac scientist looking for a new challenge? We are seeking someone with a passion for cardiac science who can be part of our growing imaging service.
We provide a wide range of complex cardiac and respiratory investigations including cardiac and metabolic stress testing, TTE, TOE and stress echocardiography. We have recently developed scientist‑led clinics in exercise stress echocardiography and valve disease surveillance. Bradford has a diverse population and the range of pathology makes for an interesting and challenging caseload. There is a significant paediatric echo service which could be expanded if the post holder has an interest in CHD. We are about to complete a large dedicated Cardiology IT system project, pulling together all the clinical and admin systems across the department. We have just undertaken a UKAS benchmarking exercise which found our services to be safe with areas of excellent care, and staff demonstrating good clinical knowledge and commitment to providing the best patient care possible. We are now moving towards submitting our application to attain IQiPS accreditation.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their colleagues as well as themselves. Professional and personal development are really encouraged and we have a dedicated training budget to facilitate this. We have a track record of supporting staff through the equivalence process to achieve Clinical Scientist status.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring continued service delivery of their specialism and adherence to national, international and local best practice.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying, advising and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on evidence‑based research and best practice guidelines. Alongside the Lead Cardiac Physiologist for education and training and the Lead Clinical Scientist for Echocardiography, the post holder will be responsible for devising and implementing training plans in their specialist field, ensuring all physiology staff involved in that service are competent to practice independently and have obtained or are supported to work towards specialist accreditation. They will also be responsible for the ongoing CPD of competent staff through education, peer review and staff appraisal.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We are one team
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to engage in service development and re‑design, as well as develop themselves as a professional – all within a supportive and nurturing environment.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate must have extensive post‑accreditation experience. It is expected that they have held BSE or EACVI TTE level 2 accreditation for a minimum of one year.
The successful candidate must have an academic postgraduate qualification relevant to the speciality.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role responsibilities.
Person Specification
Values
* We are one team
Experience
* Proven experience of technical service in all the following areas: Non‑invasive cardiology; invasive cardiology; adult echocardiography
* Is a qualified independent specialist practitioner in one of the above and has significant experience at a specialist grade
* In‑depth experience of area of specialty with proven CPD
* Experience of service and team management
* Experience of in‑house training and clinical assessing
Skills
* Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* Able to work independently in area of expertise, interpreting complex information, as a highly specialist practitioner
Qualifications
* BSc Cardiology or higher level of relevant qualification
* At least one recognised postgraduate or Masters level qualification, by examination, from an accredited source (e.g., HRUK accreditation, ARTP or equivalent respiratory qualification, BSE Adult accreditation by examination, EACVI Adult echo)
* Recognised management/leadership qualification e.g. CMS (to be obtained within 18 months of appointment)
* One of the following to be obtained within 12 months of appointment: assessor qualification (SLIP) Training qualification; (PGCE or other teacher training); Postgraduate certificate in Advancing Practice (or equivalent)
Other
* Registered with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP), Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
* Must not be colour blind
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.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pro rata)
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