Job summary
Due to further expansion of our cardiac services, we are pleased to offer an opportunity for a cardiac physiologist to join our team here at University Hospitals Dorset.

University Hospitals Dorset is comprised of two main sites located at Bournemouth and Poole. We are situated in the beautiful county of Dorset and are perfectly positioned between miles of golden sandy beaches, the picturesque New Forest National Park and the work heritage Jurassic Coast.

This role requires: Either qualified Cardiac Physiologist at BSc or equivalent level OR in the final year of study in the BSc Healthcare Sciences (cardiac physiology) program.

Interview Date: 24th August 2026

Main duties of the job
We cover a large range of services across our two sites including:

• Non-Invasive services including ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance testing and CPEX tests
• Simple and complex PCI including a 24 hour primary PCI on-call service
• Electrophysiology studies and ablation procedures
• Simple and complex device implantation and follow-up
• Echocardiography including stress echo services, bubble and contrast studies and trans-oesophageal services.

About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Job responsibilities
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our amazing team of highly skilled physiologists. We are passionate about providing a high level of patient care, continued training and progression and creating a supportive and inclusive working environment.

We are committed to the future of cardiac physiology and are keen to continue to train, develop and invest in our wonderful profession. If this sounds like the kind of team you would like to be part of - then please get in touch.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Will be able to assess normal and abnormal investigations and act appropriately.

Qualifications
Essential

• Either qualified Cardiac Physiologist at BSc or equivalent level OR in the final year of study in the BSc Healthcare Sciences (cardiac physiology) program.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a Cardiac Physiology department with exposure to a range of diagnostic tests

Desirable

• Competent as an independent practitioner in the following areas: o Exercise Tolerance Testing o Fitting ambulatory ECG and BP monitors. o Ambulatory ECG analysi

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.