Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cardiac Physiologist, based in our purpose built unit at Peterborough City Hospital, with planned rotation to our other site, including the planned CDC, due to open in the autumn of 2026.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly team, supporting our angiography and pacing lab, to develop skills in CRM follow up and to take a senior role in ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing services.
You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to work both as part of a team and independently, along with a sound knowledge of cardiac anatomy.
The department offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive investigations including ECGS, ambulatory monitoring and Physiologist led exercise tolerance tests. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and organisation of these services.
Suitable applicants will have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and be RCCP or AHCS registered and have current experience in ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing as well as meeting the requirements detailed in the person specification and job description.
About Us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Key Duties
* Plan and implement cardiac non-invasive diagnostic procedures without direct supervision, including the setting and monitoring of standards.
* Provide specialist ECG and ambulatory monitoring training and act as departmental clinical educator to support the development of junior staff.
* Take charge of the non-invasive diagnostics area as required.
Person Specification
Education (Essential)
* BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement.
* Registered or working towards registration with RCCP/HCPC.
Education (Desirable)
* Accredited or working towards BHRS (formerly HRUK) exam or IBHRE.
Experience and Knowledge (Essential)
* At least 2 years experience as a qualified Cardiac Physiologist.
* Ability to develop and manage other trainee and junior cardiac physiologists within a mentor group system.
* Basic IT skills.
* Ability to perform, report and supervise Physologist led Exercise ECG tests, Ambulatory and resting ECG's.
* Hold a current ILS certificate.
* Good degree of knowledge/clinical acumen in related medical fields.
* Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of specialist clinical techniques and fields.
Experience and Knowledge (Desirable)
* Proficient in implantation and follow-up of pacemakers and loop recorders.
* Proficient in undertaking Tilt Table Testing.
* Proficient in right and left heart catheter invasive catheter monitoring - simple and complex conditions.
Key Skills (Essential)
* Ability to frequently perform intricate physical tasks with a high level of concentration.
* Able to take charge and lead a team.
* Good time management skills.
* Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
Key Skills (Desirable)
* Ability to travel to across sites.
Disclosures and Checks
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.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/
Job Details
* Date posted: 29 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro-rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Reference number: 176-Med-7565828
* Location: Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
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