Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the team in Cardiac Investigations at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit. Our consultant workforce is expanding to enhance the cardiac services we provide. We offer complex device implantation and follow-up, including CRT-P, CRT-D and conduction system pacing (CSP), supported by a multidisciplinary team.

The department holds British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Departmental Accreditation for Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) and Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE), and is a designated training centre. Significant investment has been made in the cardiac physiology workforce, creating opportunities for career progression.

We have invested in our infrastructure with our echocardiography service benefiting from new GE ultrasound systems and a modern reporting platform.

We are seeking a Cardiac Physiologist with experience in echocardiography. A BSc in Cardiac Physiology (or equivalent) and an accredited echocardiography qualification (BSE or equivalent) are essential. Team members may rotate through catheter laboratories and non-invasive testing. RCCP or AHCS registration is essential and HCPC registration is desirable.

We have one fixed-term position for 13 months commencing January 2027. The role is 37.5 hours per week, worked across six days on an 8:00am to 6:00pm working pattern.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for cardiac physiologists with experience and knowledge within echocardiography.

A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential. A suitable qualification in echocardiography (BSE or equivalent) is essential.

Members of the cardiac physiology team will be expected to rotate around areas of cardiology, if they hold relevant experience, such as the catheter labs, exercise tolerance testing, tilt tests, tape analysis, device follow up, remote monitoring follow up and device implant to keep up existing skills so experience in those areas would be an advantage.

We would consider those trainees completing the ETP program, only those who have already passed the written exam and are working towards their log book and video cases would be considered for this role.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you met the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification
Work experience
Essential

• Minimum of 2 years as band 6 echocardiographer
• Independent practitioner within echocardiography

Desirable

• Evidence of training or mentoring of students

Education
Essential

• Degree in Healthcare Science or equivalent
• Adult Echo Accreditation - BSE or equivalent
• Voluntary registration with AHCS

Desirable

• HCPC registration

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Independently perform and report echocardiograms

Desirable

• Experience in other physiology techniques
• Evidence of previous managerial responsibility

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Flexible and reliable
• Team player
• Act as a leader
• Willingness to learn and further your knowledge

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.

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