Healthcare Science Practitioner (Cardiac Physiologist)
The closing date is 26 November 2025
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our friendly Cardiac Investigations team at Worthing Hospital as a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Cardiology). We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated applicants wanting to further their training and experience in all areas of Cardiac Physiology with a view for progression and helping to shape our workforce for the future.
Main duties of the job
To assist in delivery of a high quality Cardiac Investigations service to inpatients and outpatients of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust – Worthing Hospital.
* Working towards becoming an independent Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Science Practitioner within a wide range of investigations including echocardiography, pacemaker, ICD and complex device interrogation and follow‑up with supervision; training and assisting in PPM/ICD/CRT device implant procedures; assisting in all invasive investigations in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and assisting in providing comprehensive reports; working towards leading in Exercise Tolerance Testing as well as undertaking Holter analysis and reporting
* Organising and managing own workload
* Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol
* Assisting in the supervision and training of other staff and healthcare professionals where required
* Providing a role model for the Trust's values, Patient First approach, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and inclusive leadership
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We are here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack and wellbeing programme, for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including, where possible, flexible working to support work‑life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSx.
Job responsibilities
To communicate information to staff both Medical and Non‑Medical.
* To communicate effectively with patients, to obtain their consent and cooperation, including patients with physical/learning disabilities, children or confused patients
* To communicate effectively with relatives of patients
* To promote a pleasant and efficient image during all dealings with internal and external organisations
* To develop good working relationships with other departments within the Trust
* To participate in the cardiac department meetings
* Liaise proactively with line manager and colleagues regarding any issues or areas of concern
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)
Professional Registration
* HCPC Registration
* RCCP Registration
Skills
* Good knowledge of all Cardiac Investigations
* Ability to work to a high level of accuracy
* Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Communication
* Good communication and telephone skills
* Ability to communicate well with colleagues within team environment
Personal Requirements
* Flexible approach to working
* Evidence of values aligned to those of the Trust and Department
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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