Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)NHS

Cambridge, CB2 0QQ Permanent Negotiable

Posted 27 January 2026 Closing date 31 October 2026

Cambridge South Rail Station (0.4 miles away) Royston Bus Station (11.3 miles away)

Job summary

Regents Park Healthcare are looking for a Cardiac Physiologist to provide a high quality trans-thoracic echocardiography service for elective patients at our Cambridge Heart Clinic. The role includes supporting Consultant Cardiologists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart conditions and ensuring the services needs are met. The candidate must hold BSE (British Society of Echocardiography) accreditation: Level 2 Transthoracic (TTE).

Main duties of the job

To effectively manage own workload
To assist with the efficient running of the outpatient service by prioritising daily workload
To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of non -invasive cardiology
To provide and participate in a reporting outpatient echo service
To liaise with administrative staff to organise lists and prioritise workload
To ensure all equipment and work area is maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and functionality
To ensure that stock levels of consumables are maintained
To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues
To report patient results in a timely manner
To provide interpretation and full technical reporting on echocardiograms performed
To respond to emergency situations maintaining control effectively, promptly, and professionally and requesting assistance as necessary
To work according to local policies and protocols
To always treat patients with kindness and respect

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography), Cambridge Heart Clinic

REPORTS TO:

Patient Services Manager

LOCATION:

Cambridge Heart Clinic @ Addenbrookes Hospital, 263 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ.

JOB OVERVIEW:

HOURS:

Full time and Part-time positions available.

Normally Monday to Friday; however, flexibility may be required to support our services. This would however be discussed and agreed with you in advance. We expect there will be no requirement to work weekends or Bank Holidays without prior & mutual agreement. There is no on call requirement in this role.

SALARY:

£50,000+/year depending on experience

CLINICAL DUTIES:

To effectively manage own workload
To assist with the efficient running of the outpatient service by prioritising daily workload
To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of non -invasive cardiology
To provide and participate in a reporting outpatient echo service
To liaise with administrative staff to organise lists and prioritise workload
To ensure all equipment and work area is maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and functionality
To ensure that stock levels of consumables are maintained
To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues
To report patient results in a timely manner
To provide interpretation and full technical reporting on echocardiograms performed
To respond to emergency situations maintaining control effectively, promptly, and professionally and requesting assistance as necessary
To work according to local policies and protocols
To always treat patients with kindness and respect

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

To maintain own clinical competency
To manage case load and prioritise patient lists to maximise efficiency
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
To implement and audit cases to ensure quality
To successfully manage time to affect a balance between clinical and admin duties
Contribute to and accurately participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents

EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To maintain own personal professional development
To hold and maintain BSE accreditation
To work in accordance with standards set by BSE
To participate in mandatory training as required by the Trust

About us

Regents Park Healthcare (RPH) delivers high quality, cost-effective cardiac care, through excellent service, efficient operations management, well-trained staff, and uncompromising professionalism. It operates nationally in partnership with a number of NHS Trusts and 3 Regents Park Heart Clinics, including Dorset, Cambridge, and Peninsula.

Cambridge Heart Clinic was established in 2008 and has a long standing relationship with Cambridge University Hospital. We take immense pride in delivering the very best experience in order to achieve exceptional patient outcomes. Our world-class team of cardiologists and support staff prioritise the needs of patients and have garnered an outstanding reputation for delivering clinical excellence.

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