Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Job summary

Southend Hospital is offering an outstanding opportunity for a highly specialised Echo Physiologist to join our dynamic and progressive department. As part of a busy teaching hospital, you'll not only deliver exceptional patient care but also have the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and clinical audits.

You will perform both inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms with precision and care. Assisting in advanced procedures including transesophageal, stress, and contrast studies. Working in specialist clinics focusing on valvular pathology, cardio-oncology, heart failure, and paediatrics. We will support you in your professional development with evolving opportunities to expand your expertise. In particular this post would be of interest for a physiologist who has completed their BSE exam and is working towards fill BSE accreditation or a physiologist who has recently completed an ETP programme and is keen to develop their skills within a close knit team.

You can be part of our friendly team and enjoy the unique lifestyle benefit of working in a hospital just a stone's throw from the beach!

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per annum ( Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9956

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Bachelors degree - Cardiac Physiology (or equivalent qualification)
Achievement of BSE examination

Desirable

Full BSE accreditation

Experience

Essential

Indepth experience in echocardiography and application to patients
Evidence of clinical decision making to a high standard

Skills

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Bachelors degree - Cardiac Physiology (or equivalent qualification)
Achievement of BSE examination

Desirable

Full BSE accreditation

Experience

Essential

Indepth experience in echocardiography and application to patients
Evidence of clinical decision making to a high standard

Skills

Essential

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

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)