Cardiac Physiologist

Join our friendly and supportive team at Yeovil district hospital. Moving imminently into a brand new purpose built department we are looking for an enthusiastic highly specialised physiologist to join us in providing outstanding care to the population of Somerset. You will work as a senior team member to provide all diagnostic and treatment services within Cardiac Physiology including but not limited to Echocardiography and being either a lead or supportive role in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM).

This flexible and dynamic role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to maintain skills across multiple specialist areas.

Work as a senior team member and independent practitioner within echocardiography and desirable to be able to lead in CRM, a supportive role in CRM would also be strongly considered.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty
, and breathtaking coastlines
, with vibrant cities like Bristol
, Bath
, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London
.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities
, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Working as a senior team member to provide all diagnostic and treatment services within Cardiac Physiology including but not limited to Echocardiography and being either a lead or supportive role in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM). To work as an independent practitioner within echocardiography and desirable to be able to lead in CRM. Support all aspects of providing services such as training, procurement and development.

See attached job description for further details.

• BSc degree in Clinical Physiology, Cardiology (or equivalent)
• BSE echocardiography accreditation
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Teaching and/or assessing qualification
• BHRS/IBHRE accreditation

• Caring for patients with Cardiac conditions
• Teaching and assessing in group and one-to-one settings

• Advanced cardiac clinical knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit
• Latest research relating to Cardiology

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.