East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 25 May 2026.
Main duties of the job
The Principal Cardiac Physiologist is responsible for the strategic, operational and clinical leadership of the Cardiac Physiology services at the Colchester and Ipswich Hospital sites. This is a pivotal role that oversees daily Trust‑wide workforce planning, ensuring suitable staffing levels to meet service demand across all cardiac physiology modalities.
* Be the clinical expert in at least one specialist area of cardiac physiology (echocardiography or devices).
* Lead the organisation, management and performance of all aspects of Cardiac Physiology services.
* Be accountable for the successful delivery of the DM01 standard relating to Echocardiography.
* Drive service improvement, innovation and development, ensuring high‑quality, safe, efficient and patient‑centred service delivery.
* Provide professional leadership, workforce planning and training oversight for all cardiac physiology staff.
* Ensure the service operates within available resources while meeting clinical & operational delivery targets, quality standards and national guidelines.
Experience
* Extensive experience as a senior cardiac physiologist working independently in advanced areas of cardiac physiology.
* Demonstrable experience supervising and supporting junior physiology staff.
* Experience leading and coordinating daily service delivery.
* Evidence of leading or contributing to service improvement, applying evidence‑based practice and implementing change.
* Proven experience in problem‑solving and managing unexpected or complex clinical or operational issues with minimal supervision.
* Experience in project management, service redesign or implementation of new pathways/technology.
* Experience managing or contributing to accreditation compliance (e.g., BSE, BHRS, UKAS frameworks).
* Experience contributing to research, audit or quality improvement programmes.
* Experience participating in or supporting an on‑call rota (e.g., PCI or device).
Qualifications
* AHCS/HCPC registration or equivalent.
* BSc in Cardiac physiology or equivalent.
* Specialist accreditation in echocardiography (BSE) or cardiac devices (BHRS/IBHRE) or equivalent high‑level knowledge, skills and experience.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to cardiac physiology and leadership.
* Intermediate or Advanced Life Support.
* Formal teaching or lecturing experience for senior clinical or medical staff.
* Post‑graduate qualification in leadership, healthcare management or education.
Knowledge
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, audit, quality assurance and data accuracy.
* Ability to develop, implement and review clinical policies, procedures and training programmes.
* Ability to apply a fair, consistent and objective approach to managing staff and service issues.
* High level of technical competence in relevant specialist area (echo or devices).
* Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and across professional groups.
* Knowledge of budget management, procurement processes or resource planning.
* Understanding of wider cardiac network pathways and external service pressures.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Benefits
* Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year pro rata.
* Unpaid hours payments (unsocial hours) where applicable.
* 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
* Generous pension scheme.
* Access to NHS discounts and Staff Health & Wellbeing programme.
* Wide range of training and development opportunities.
* Flexible working options.
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