Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist specialized in either Echocardiography or Pacing/Cathlab to join our friendly and dynamic team, providing high standards of care and support to patients in Bedford Hospital. You will play a key role in the continuous development of our vibrant and growing cardiology service. The outpatient echo service includes clinics for valve surveillance, chemotherapy surveillance, adult congenital, heart failure, as well as open access GP clinics. You will work alongside our enthusiastic Consultant Cardiologists specialized in Echocardiography who perform Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TOE), Stress Echocardiograms and Contrast/Bubble Echocardiograms.
The Cardiology Service also offers a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures including Elective PCI (with tools like Shockwave, IVUS, IFR, FFR), Pacemaker implantation and follow-up, Cardioversion, Exercise Treadmill Testing, Tilt Testing, and ambulatory monitoring (Holter monitors, BP monitors and Loop recorder monitors).
Our department has a strong track record for teaching and developing cardiac physiologists. The post offers a 10% Recruitment and Retention Bonus for accredited Cardiac Physiologists (BSE/EACVI for Echo and HRUK/IBHRE/EHRA for Pacing).
Main responsibilities
* Specialist in Echocardiography:
o To perform and report inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms according to the BSE standards and guidelines.
o To review echo reports from echo trainees and provide valuable and constructive feedback.
o To assist our Consultant Cardiologists in the performance of Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TOE), Stress Echocardiograms and Contrast/Bubble Echocardiograms.
o To assist in the day-to-day management of procedures/workload/organisation within the department.
o To triage and prioritise echocardiogram requests according to the BSE guidelines.
* Specialist in Pacing/Cathlab:
o To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including inpatient Pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks, pre-op Pacemaker/ICD/CRT programming, outpatient pacemaker clinic and remote monitoring.
o To assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within the CathLab, including elective PCI (with IVUS/FFR/IFR), pacemaker implants and loop recorder implants.
o To maintain high standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures (invasive and non-invasive).
o To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
o To assist in the day-to-day management of procedures/workload/organisation within the department.
o To act as a role model for junior members of the team and to contribute to their development.
Additional information about the employer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. The Trust offers high quality training and development to help you grow your career. It is committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Values and working environment
We recruit based on qualifications and experience, in addition to behaviours that underpin our Trust’s core values. We use values-based recruitment and are committed to equality, diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Vacancies may close early if a sufficient number of applications is received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period (first 6 months). Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you are familiar with all requirements of the job.
Job specifics
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job; please review for full details and responsibilities. The post notes that the Health and Safety of team members is important, and the role will not involve scanning full time. The post offers flexibility in weekly rota to allocate sessions with other relevant tasks, allowing rest from the physical strain of scanning patients. While not a requirement, there is encouragement to acquire and develop skills in additional cardiac physiologist areas.
Eligibility and closing
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.
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