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Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend, SS0 0RY

Salary

£49,387

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

Southend Hospital is offering an outstanding opportunity for a highly specialised Echo Physiologist to join our dynamic and progressive department. As...

Carry out and report at a specialized level a range of cardiac diagnostic tests. A minimum should be to be able to scan and report to a BSE standard adult echocardiograms in both Inpatient and outpatient settings.

To assist in the training of the Clinical Physiologists and Student Physiologists within the department.

To support the lead physiologist in the organisation of the day to day work within the Heart and Chest Clinic

To adhere to the policies and procedures of the Heart and Chest Department.

Any other duties as requested by Principal Clinical Physiologist.

Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research current best evidence and legislation

The postholder will be responsible for excellent time management and will be confident in looking for support when required.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A 1st or 2:1 BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent degree level qualification
  • Be confident and autonomous echocardiographer with proven experience of working within this area

Desirable

  • Full BSE accreditation

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Extensive communication skills; explaining procedures / findings to patients
  • Excellent organisation skills; clinically and personally

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Indepth experience in echocardiography and application to patients
  • Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts or situations that impact on patients.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

24 August 2026

Last checked

26 August 2026

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About the employer

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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