The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

The Cardiorespiratory Department at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic and innovative Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to support the acute sites and Community Diagnostic Centre.

We are looking for a fully BSE accredited Echocardiographer for 12 months maternity cover. You will have significant NHS experience at B7 level and be able to independently perform and report TTE and support complex echo such as DSE/TOE etc. You will be expected to take part in the supervision and mentoring of students and junior staff. Ideally you would also be proficient in leading ETT and performing holter analysis.

You will be expected to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks efficiently and effectively to achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.

The post holder will act as a key member of the team in providing accurate, comprehensive and sympathetic care to patients. The post offers new opportunities and challenges with the provision of community diagnostic care. Effective communication skills between colleagues, patients and the wider healthcare community are essential to ensure safe, high quality and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

To provide experienced and multi-skilled, hands-on provision in the complete range of Cardiac investigations provided by Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
To perform and report transthoracic Echo unsupervised, to BSE standards.
To provide support for specialist echo techniques including stress and contrast echo, in addition to performing/reporting routine TTE.
To provide support for Transoesophageal echo and other invasive procedures.
Experience in 12 lead/exercise ECG, holter analysis, and Cardiology support during CPEX is desireable.
To provide training and assessments to other members of staff of various grades within the given specialty areas.

About us

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust can offer you great career prospects and a fantastic lifestyle. Situated in one of the most attractive parts of the country with dramatic countryside and bustling towns we have supportive friendly teams and excellent professional NHS Job development opportunities. The Cardiorespiratory department has a site at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury. We also perform some diagnostics at Hollinswood House, the local Community Diagnostic Centre. Your role will be to support the Cardiorespiratory team at all three sites to some degree as part of a rotation.

There is a rich historic culture in Shropshire, together with beautiful country views, outdoor pursuits, sporting events, shopping and vibrant towns with restaurants, bars, live music venues and rolling hills to explore.

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SCP-197

Job locations

3 site working, CDC/PRH/RSH

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
Full BSE accreditaion

Desirable

Certificate or Diploma in ECG interpretation

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience and able to independently perform when appropriate a wide range of basic and complex invasive and non-invasive Cardiac diagnostic procedures.
Significant NHS experience at B7 level
Thorough understanding and the ability to independently perform Transthoracic Echo

Desirable

Holter analysis and/or Lead ETT

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
Full BSE accreditaion

Desirable

Certificate or Diploma in ECG interpretation

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience and able to independently perform when appropriate a wide range of basic and complex invasive and non-invasive Cardiac diagnostic procedures.
Significant NHS experience at B7 level
Thorough understanding and the ability to independently perform Transthoracic Echo

Desirable

Holter analysis and/or Lead ETT

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

3 site working, CDC/PRH/RSH

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

3 site working, CDC/PRH/RSH

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)