Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echo)
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Job Summary
An opportunity has opened up at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) for a Highly Specialist, BSE-accredited Echo Cardiac Physiologist or Scientist to join our team. This role would be ideal for a physiologist or scientist looking to take the next step in their career or who is already established at this level but would like a new challenge.
The Cardiac Investigation Unit (CIU) relocated in March 2023 to a larger, refurbished department which now offers new clinic rooms (including 2 dedicated echo & 2 multifunction echo rooms), admin spaces and staff areas. Echo clinics are also run out of the Community Diagnostic Centre in central Salisbury.
We regularly review our Philips echo modality portfolio which now comprises 6x EPIQ (2x at CDC), 1x Affiniti and 1x Compact 5500. All on‑site echo rooms comply with BSE standards, each featuring height‑adjustable reporting desks for ergonomic adjustment. We allocate 50‑minute slots per TTE, extending to 1 hour for training scans.
SFT supports continuing professional development (including professional exams) and further academic study, and encourages representation at national and regional meetings. SFT aims to pursue departmental BSE accreditation in the near future and is keen to support flexible working options.
Main duties of the job
Perform transthoracic echocardiography with physiologist‑led stress (exercise) echo and bubble studies. Participate in stress (pharmacological) echo, contrast echo and TOE. In the future, perform all echocardiography within the CIU department.
The post holder will provide support to another area of the CIU service – whether non‑invasive, PCI or CRM – agreed based on past experience and service need.
Provide primary PCI during normal hours and be involved in coronary angiography and intervention. Support the non‑invasive service (exercise testing, radiology perfusion scanning, tilt testing, ambulatory monitoring and ECG) and contribute to the full CRM service (pacemakers, ICDs, S‑ICD, CRTs, conduction system pacing and ILRs).
Participate in service management aspects such as quality assurance, service planning, workforce planning, appraisal and daily supervision, supporting the Lead Echocardiographer and Head of CIU.
Full responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description and person specification.
About Us
We are a well‑established acute Trust with a track record of high performance, providing a broad range of services for populations served by Wiltshire, Dorset and West Hampshire CCG'S. With about 470 beds and over 4,000 staff, we offer excellent staff benefits including an onsite day nursery, holiday play scheme, staff club with two heated indoor pools and a fully equipped gym. Salisbury is situated in beautiful countryside, close to Stonehenge and other museums and landmarks.
Details
Date posted – 23 December 2025
Pay scheme – Agenda for change
Band – Band 7
Salary – £47,810 to £54,710 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract – Permanent
Working pattern – Part‑time
Reference number – 269‑SFT9431
Job locations – Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Part‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Person Specification
* Education, qualifications and training
Evidence of formal training/qualifications equivalent to Healthcare Scientist Practitioner degree level, including BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology
BSE accreditation (TTE level 2)
ILS certification
* Desirable
RCCP/AHCS registration
Demonstration of academic interest
* Experience
Experience in all aspects of technical echocardiography, including practice with a wide range of technical equipment
Senior independent practice in investigation, interpretation, reporting and recommending alternative investigations
Application of theoretical knowledge in patient care
Knowledge of secondary cardiac investigation
Evidence of recent continuous professional development
* Desirable
Evidence of teaching
Mentoring qualification
Examples of service development and/or audit
* Team member
Works well in a small team and within an MDT
* Trust values
Patient centred and safe
Professional
Responsive
Friendly
* Knowledge & skills
Advanced knowledge of echocardiography
Specialist knowledge of at least one other cardiac investigation
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under own initiative, without direct supervision, and manage own workload and that of others where appropriate
Ability to oversee junior members of staff and guide training as appropriate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
Employer details
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road, Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Website: https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/
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