Cardiac Physiologist in Oxford

Up to £50,000 DOE + Excellent Company Benefits

Oxford Full-Time | Permanent

Want to play a key role in launching and developing a brand-new, state-of-the-art private hospital? Are you a confident, BSE-accredited Cardiac Physiologist looking for an opportunity to work alongside leading Consultant Cardiologists within a modern, patient-focused environment?

Compass Associates are proud to have exclusively partnered with Welbeck Health Partners for the opening of their brand-new hospital in Oxford, boasting 12 specialties equipped with the latest technology and world-renowned consultants dedicated to delivering the very best patient experience.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a growing, yet established healthcare organisation from the very beginning.

About Welbeck Health Partners

Welbeck Health Partners was founded by leading healthcare specialists from the UK and USA with a shared vision of redefining healthcare through innovation, clinical excellence and collaboration. Their unique partnership model empowers clinicians to share in the success of the group while fostering a culture built around teamwork, quality assurance and seamless patient pathways across specialties.

At the heart of Welbeck are four core values:

• Collaboration – harnessing strength in difference.
• Ambition – seeing beyond the now.
• Kindness – supporting others.
• Empowerment – unleashing potential.

The Role

This position as Cardiac Physiologist – Echocardiography is a key clinical role within the new Welbeck Oxford Hospital. Working exclusively within the outpatient setting, this role offers the opportunity to operationally lead and develop the Cardiac Echocardiography service in a modern, consultant-led environment with no theatre commitments.

This is an echo-heavy role with a strong emphasis on advanced non-invasive cardiac diagnostics. Working closely alongside Consultant Cardiologists, you will independently perform and report a wide range of specialist investigations while supporting high standards of patient care, governance and service development.

As the dedicated Cardiac Physiologist on site, you will work autonomously whilst building strong relationships with Consultants, nursing colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a seamless and exceptional patient experience. You will also support trainee physiologists and contribute to maintaining a culture of learning, safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Independently perform and report a range of specialist investigations including:

• Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE).
• Stress Echocardiography.
• Bubble studies and contrast echocardiography.
• Exercise Treadmill Testing (ETT).
• Ambulatory ECG analysis.
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring analysis.
• ECG interpretation and reporting.

Working closely with Consultant Cardiologists, you will contribute to accurate diagnosis and support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care. You will:

• Operationally lead the Cardiac Echocardiography service.
• Support the day-to-day running of outpatient cardiac clinics.
• Ensure equipment availability, maintenance and cleanliness.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and support procurement processes.
• Participate in audit, governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote safe and effective patient pathways.
• Maintain compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies.

Education and Training

You will:

• Support trainee and student physiologists.
• Assist colleagues in developing clinical skills.
• Encourage and support BSE accreditation.
• Promote in-house learning and professional development.
• Act as a positive clinical role model.

Patient-Centred Care

You will:

• Deliver safe, compassionate and individualised care.
• Explain complex investigations clearly to patients and relatives.
• Demonstrate empathy and reassurance when required.
• Manage difficult situations and patient distress professionally.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Maintain dignity, confidentiality and privacy at all times.
• Support a positive patient experience throughout the outpatient journey.

Governance and Quality

You will:

• Adhere to information governance and GDPR requirements.
• Participate in audit and quality assurance activities.
• Promote infection prevention and safeguarding principles.
• Report incidents, complaints and near misses appropriately.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised clinical environment.

What Can You Bring?

• Degree in Clinical Physiology or Healthcare Science or equivalent.
• British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation.
• SCST proficiency in ECG.
• Minimum two years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience independently performing and reporting echocardiograms.
• Experience undertaking stress echocardiography, dobutamine stress echo, contrast studies and bubble studies.
• Experience with exercise treadmill testing.
• Experience analysing ambulatory ECG and blood pressure recordings.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Experience supervising trainee physiologists.
• Experience supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Personal Attributes

You will demonstrate:

• Calm and professional decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent prioritisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Compassion and empathy.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Most importantly, you will embody the Welbeck values of Collaboration, Ambition, Kindness and Empowerment.

Working Pattern

Outpatient-based role. No theatre commitments. Opportunity to work alongside leading Consultant Cardiologists. Be part of the launch and growth of an exciting new service within a state-of-the-art private hospital.

What's In It For You?

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Professional registration fees paid annually.
• Personal Development Plan.
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Eye care support.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A range of policies supporting health and wellbeing.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.