Senior Chief Physiologist
The closing date is 13 February 2026
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for a progressive and experienced Chief Physiologist to further develop leadership and service-management skills.
Following an internal promotion, we are seeking a motivated individual to oversee all aspects of our busy secondary-care echocardiography service. This includes routine outpatient transthoracic echocardiography, inpatient ward-based scans, specialist echo, SDEC and CDC activity.
Alongside operational management, you will support the Principal Physiologist with key staff management responsibilities, including sickness and absence processes, appraisals and supporting staff development.
We are actively working towards departmental BSE accreditation, and a core expectation is that the successful candidate will lead and drive this programme to completion.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong clinical expertise, a passion for service improvement and the ambition to step into a wider leadership position.
If you are ready for the next step in your career, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography), you will:
Manage a busy secondary care echocardiography service and participate in the clinical rota across all echo areas.
Support the Principal Physiologist with day-to-day departmental operations, including staff rotas.
Lead and line-manage all areas of the Non-Invasive Cardiology service, ensuring effective organisation of staff and resources.
Perform a broad range of highly complex clinical physiology procedures, using advanced skills and specialist cardiology knowledge.
Interpret results, produce accurate clinical reports, and provide expert advice in routine and emergency situations.
Act as the main point of reference for technical queries and issues.
Train and mentor staff across all areas of the department and act as a work-based assessor for Clinical Physiology students.
Undertake cardiology testing in community settings and domiciliary visits where required.
Contribute to business plans, capital bids, and service development.
Review and update departmental policies and procedures regularly.
Work with other cardiology disciplines to review practice and develop new clinical initiatives.
Ensure full compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and governance standards.
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.
Details
Date posted
06 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CTC-BA-2270
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Prittlewell
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Prittlewell
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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