Senior Cardiac Physiologist - Peterborough
Band 6
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
* 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
The cardiac physiologist shall, at all times, act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.
Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Education
* BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement)
* Registered or working towards registration with RCCP/HCPC
* Accredited or working towards BHRS (formerly HRUK) exam or IBHRE
Experience and Knowledge
* 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 Physiologist 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
* 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
* Ability to frequently perform intricate physical tasks with a high level of concentration
* Able to take charge and lead a team
* Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to travel to across sites
Disclosure & Barring Check Fee
Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.
Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.
Early closure notice
We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.
International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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