Job summary
Join Our Growing Echo Team as a Cardiac Physiologist or Clinical ScientistLead, Innovate, and Grow with Us in a Purpose-Built Cardiology Unit!
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cardiac Physiologist or Clinical Scientist to join our expanding Echo team at Peterborough City Hospital, working across both acute hospital and within a brand new CDC, opening in autumn 2026. In this role, you will provide specialist expertise and leadership within a team offering diverse Physiologist- and Scientist-led services.
As our service continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to develop alongside it in our purpose-built Cardiology unit. This is a fantastic chance to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Main duties of the job
Echo service delivery using BSE standards, the post holder will be expected to grow to include complex Echo delivery and reporting, to provide training and mentorship for Physiologists and Doctors training in Echo and to take an active role in research and audit opportunities.
Benefits:
- Professional development opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility.
If you are passionate about cardiac care and ready to lead in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registration in the Cardiology modality through the Registration Council For Clinical Physiologists or HCPC (with appropriate BSc (hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
- BSE Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience in all areas of invasive and non-invasive cardiology
- Proficient in specialist echo techniques.
- Ability to perform and report solo echo clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to perform, report and supervise all areas of echo
- Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of specialist clinical techniques and fields
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of echo - including TOE, ACHD, physiologist-led valve clinics
Key Skills
Essential
- Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Ability to supervise, support and mentor staff in training including Specialist Registrars
- Professional appearance and behavior
- Confidentiality
Other
Desirable
- Previous experience at teaching formally/informally
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registration in the Cardiology modality through the Registration Council For Clinical Physiologists or HCPC (with appropriate BSc (hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
- BSE Accreditation
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years' experience in all areas of invasive and non-invasive cardiology
- Proficient in specialist echo techniques.
- Ability to perform and report solo echo clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to perform, report and supervise all areas of echo
- Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of specialist clinical techniques and fields
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of echo - including TOE, ACHD, physiologist-led valve clinics
Key Skills
Essential
- Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Ability to supervise, support and mentor staff in training including Specialist Registrars
- Professional appearance and behavior
- Confidentiality
Other
Desirable
- Previous experience at teaching formally/informally
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
