Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist Specialised in Echocardiography to join our friendly and dynamic team, providing high standards of care and support to patients in the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. You will play a key role in the continuous development of our vibrant and growing echo service. Our department delivers inpatient and outpatient echocardiography. The outpatient echo service includes clinics for valve surveillance, physiologist led Bubble/Contrast echos, chemotherapy surveillance, adult congenital, heart failure, as well as open access GP clinics. You will work alongside our enthusiastic Consultant Cardiologists specialised in Echocardiography who perform Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TOE) and Stress Echocardiograms. We hold a Weekly Echo Meeting in which interesting cases are presented and discussed with an open-minded attitude, facilitating learning and development of echo and clinical skills. You will have the rewarding experience of contributing to someone else's career development by sharing your expert advice and guidance with students/trainees. The Health and Safety of our team members is important to us therefore this post will not involve scanning full time. We are considerate and flexible in our weekly rota to allocate sessions with other relevant tasks, allowing you to rest from the physical strain of scanning patients. We offer a 10% Recruitment and Retention Bonus for BSE or EACVI Accredited Echocardiographers. Main duties of the job To perform and report inpatient and outpatient echocardiograms according to the BSE standards and guidelines. To review echo reports from echo trainees and provide valuable and constructive feedback. To assist our Consultant Cardiologists in the performance of Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TOE), Stress Echocardiograms and Contrast/Bubble Echocardiograms. To assist in the day to day management of procedures/workload/organisation within the department. To act as a role model for junior members of the team and to contribute to their development. To participate in the weekly echo meeting, open-mindedly sharing and discussing interesting findings/cases. To triage and prioritize echocardiogram requests according to the BSE guidelines. To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, informing the relevant medical professionals when significant findings are diagnosed. (Only if the candidate is skilled - not essential for this post): To perform and report other non-invasive diagnostic tests like Holter analysis, Exercise Stress Test, Tilt Test, Loop Recorder Monitors. To demonstrate effective IT skills to assist in clinical activities and audit. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum. There is an additional 10% R&R Bonus Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-CARD0031-EH Job locations Luton & Dunstable Hospital Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities Please read the documents attached to this vacancy for more details on job description and main responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the documents attached to this vacancy for more details on job description and main responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation or EACVI Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) Certification BSc Hons Clinical Physiology or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Registered with AHCS Completed ILS Experience Essential Experience scanning and reporting full echo clinics to a high standard of quality Supervising and training junior members of staff/students Desirable Experience with clinical audits Development of protocols and guidelines Assisting consultant cardiologists in TOE, Stress echo and contrast/bubble echo Knowledge Essential Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology ECG analysis and interpretation Clinical Governance Communication Essential Able to provide and receive complex, sensitive information Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in both written and verbal form Desirable Presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation or EACVI Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) Certification BSc Hons Clinical Physiology or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Registered with AHCS Completed ILS Experience Essential Experience scanning and reporting full echo clinics to a high standard of quality Supervising and training junior members of staff/students Desirable Experience with clinical audits Development of protocols and guidelines Assisting consultant cardiologists in TOE, Stress echo and contrast/bubble echo Knowledge Essential Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology ECG analysis and interpretation Clinical Governance Communication Essential Able to provide and receive complex, sensitive information Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in both written and verbal form Desirable Presentation skills 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 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) . Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Luton & Dunstable Hospital, LU4 0DZ Luton, United Kingdom