Refine your search
Healthcare Scientist/Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 4 day(s) ago
Reference: 2369009
Job summary
The post holder will work as an advanced-level healthcare science practitioner within the field of Echocardiography, independently and accurately performing and interpreting complex cardiac ultrasound scans, for elective, urgent, and emergency patients ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
The post holder will lead on service improvement, contribute to research and development, and provide specialist training and supervision to junior colleagues. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, clinical expertise, and decision-making responsibilities to ensure the highest standards of patient care
Main duties of the job
Independently perform and report echocardiograms to BSE standard
Plan and prioritise workload to support the effective delivery of echocardiographic services
Actively participate in service improvement and development projects
Provide advice training and support for trainees and junior members of the team
Help deliver and maintain services on a day to day basis supporting or in the absence of the clinical lead
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-OR-5854
Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Taunton Diagnostic Centre
Blackbrook Park Ave
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2PX
United Kingdom
Crewkerne Community Hospital
Middle Path
Crewkerne
Somerset
TA18 8BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description attached
Working in a dynamic and fast paced environment you will engage well with others in small and larger multidisciplinary teams. Development of individuals and services is encouraged and supported, as the post holder you will also support others in their developmental journey. Maintaining high quality, consistent care is at the centre of what we do, and this is supported by cooperative input from our consultant colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description attached
Working in a dynamic and fast paced environment you will engage well with others in small and larger multidisciplinary teams. Development of individuals and services is encouraged and supported, as the post holder you will also support others in their developmental journey. Maintaining high quality, consistent care is at the centre of what we do, and this is supported by cooperative input from our consultant colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in clinical physiology/healthcare science with additional training & knowledge to masters degree level e.g. BSE accreditation.
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching i.e. Delivery of in-house training to students, workplace colleagues.
- Mentoring qualification
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- Significant proven independent Echocardiography experience including autonomous reporting
- Experience of audit and data reporting
Additional Criteria
Desirable
- Ability to work under own initiative, without direct supervision, and to manage own workload and that of others where appropriate
- Ability to oversee junior members of staff and guide training as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in clinical physiology/healthcare science with additional training & knowledge to masters degree level e.g. BSE accreditation.
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching i.e. Delivery of in-house training to students, workplace colleagues.
- Mentoring qualification
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- Significant proven independent Echocardiography experience including autonomous reporting
- Experience of audit and data reporting
Additional Criteria
Desirable
- Ability to work under own initiative, without direct supervision, and to manage own workload and that of others where appropriate
- Ability to oversee junior members of staff and guide training as appropriate
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom