Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Echo in Dorchester, inDorchester, PUBLISHED TUE 27 MAY 2025 Jump to job information section

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our dynamic and friendly team at Dorset County Hospital.

Dorset provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a life amid outstanding areas of natural beauty both in the countryside and along the stunning Jurassic coast line.

We are looking for an experienced Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our team as we continue to develop new physiologist led services, community based echo services, advanced echo procedures and education and training programmes in echocardiography.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate expertise within echocardiography, have excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills with a willingness to participate in teaching, training, and mentoring at all levels.

Applicants must have BSE level 2 Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) Accreditation in Adults and are willing to demonstrate leadership development.

You will be expected to be an independent practitioner in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography and to participate in specialised procedures such as TOE, Stress Echo, and Contrast/Bubble Studies, working closely with the Cardiologists.

Continuation of professional development within the role is essential. The successful applicant will also be able to train and expand into other areas of Cardiac Physiology provided by the department including cardiac device implant and follow up, diagnostic angiography and cardiac intervention including participation in the on-call.

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The successful applicant will be a self-motivated physiologist who is organised, flexible with good team working mentality. You will assist the cardiology team in providing high quality, patient centred care.

You will be expected to maintain your own professional development with support and encouragement from the department. You are also required to keep up to date with emerging research evidence and current clinical guidelines.

In this role you would be expected to provide echocardiography to outpatient and inpatients from a range of referral pathways.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.