Clinical Support - Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

The Cardiorespiratory Department at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a highly specialised cardiac physiologist to support acute sites and the Community Diagnostic Centre. The role will support the Cardiorespiratory team at three sites – Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Hollinswood House Community Diagnostic Centre – as part of a rotation.

• Provide experienced and multi‑skilled, hands‑on provision in the complete range of cardiac investigations.
• Perform and report transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) unsupervised, to BSE standards.
• Support specialist echo techniques, including stress and contrast echo, in addition to routine TTE.
• Support transoesophageal echo (TOE) and other invasive procedures.
• Experience in 12‑lead exercise ECG, Holter analysis and cardiology support during CPEX is desirable.
• Provide training and assessments to staff of various grades within the specialty areas.

We are looking for a fully BSE accredited echocardiographer for a 12‑month maternity cover. Candidates should have significant NHS experience at B7 level and be able to independently perform and report TTE and support complex echo such as DSE/TOE. Proficiency in leading ETT and performing Holter analysis is desirable. Candidates will be expected to manage, plan and prioritise tasks efficiently to achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.

The post holder will act as a key member of the team, providing accurate, comprehensive and sympathetic care to patients, and will participate in the supervision and mentoring of students and junior staff.

• Generous holiday allowance
• Eligibility for NHS discounts
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract (secondments considered for internal applicants to cover maternity)
• 37.5 hours per week

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.