Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist Echocardiography Band 7

NHS; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gloucestershire is looking for a highly specialised Cardiac Physiologist to perform adult echocardiograms and supervise junior staff. The successful candidate will have a BSc in Clinical Physiology and BSE accreditation, demonstrating independence and leadership. This full-time role includes opportunities for research and education within a supportive team environment. Salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 annually, with additional benefits. Apply to become an integral part of a modern cardiology service.

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology required.
• BSE accreditation necessary.
• Experience with routine and complex echocardiograms.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms independently.
• Provide clinical supervision to other Cardiac Physiologists.
• Organise and prioritise own daily workload.

Skills

BSE accreditation

Good verbal and written communication skills

IT experience

Experience with full range of Echocardiography

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent

Post graduate certificate/diploma in medical ultrasound

Job description

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography, Band 7

The closing date is 11 February 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for a fully autonomous, BSE accredited, Echocardiographer to join our busy yet supportive department. The role is to independently perform and report high‑quality adult echocardiograms on a daily basis. Activity is delivered from three sites including the Community Diagnostic Centre.

In addition to clinical duties there are opportunities to contribute to research, service development and the education of other healthcare professionals.

Additional working pattern details: Option to work 4 longer days 08:00 - 18:00

The salary offer for this role includes a Recruitment & Retention Premium of 12% which is a discretionary supplement to this role that has been benchmarked at Band 7 and may be withdrawn at any time with a notice period of a minimum of six months.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will have BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent with appropriate post BSc (or equivalent) experience.

BSE accreditation with appropriate experience and proven participation as an autonomous practitioner.

The successful candidates should have good organisational skills with a positive can‑do attitude, be a team player with a passion for service development and improvement. They will independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms to BSE standard as part of everyday practice both within the trust and in the Community Diagnostic Centre. Provide clinical supervision to other Cardiac Physiologists and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. The post holder should have excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills being able to communicate complicated information effectively within the multi‑disciplinary team. To be responsible for the management of junior Cardiac Physiologists as required.

About us

The Cardiology Investigation Department is an integral part of the wider Cardiology services within Gloucestershire. Our department works alongside a team of 17 Cardiology Consultants with a broad range of sub‑specialty interests, supported by associate specialists, specialty doctors and registrars. We are a small, friendly and highly skilled team delivering adult transthoracic Echocardiograms to BSE standards, as well as complex Echocardiograms for both inpatients and outpatients across two hospital sites and the community diagnostic centre.

Cardiac Physiologists benefit from dedicated teaching sessions and monthly clinical meetings, in which all Echo Physiologists are expected to participate.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate, forward thinking Cardiac Physiologist to continue to build on the good work already achieved in developing an outstanding Echo service. They will demonstrate clinical leadership and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing appropriate training to a wide range of medical professionals.

The post holder will be a fully independent practitioner with a proven track record of autonomously performing and reporting a full range of routine and complex adult Echocardiograms on both inpatient and outpatients to BSE standard. They will organise and prioritise their own daily workload, providing clinical reports in a timely manner.

• Participate in Transoesophageal, Dobutamine Stress and Exercise Stress Echocardiography
• Assist with bubble studies and contrast Echocardiography
• Keep up to date with current developments and advances in Echocardiography and general Cardiology whilst maintaining own CPD
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the organisation
• Provide portable echocardiograms for hospital in‑patients on all wards, department of critical care, coronary care unit and emergency department
• Work on a rotational basis at the community diagnostic centre
• Provide Echo training for Regional Registrars
• To be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take all necessary steps to minimise injury to oneself
• Participate in the departmental appraisal process and the management of junior Cardiac Physiologists

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• BSE accreditation
• Experience with full range of Echocardiography
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Current ILS
• IT experience
• Post graduate certificate/diploma in medical ultrasound
• Previous training of junior members of staff and other medical staff

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.

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pa pro rata if part‑time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

318-26-T0008

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust