Non-Invasive & Training Lead Cardiac Physiologist
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our specialist team of Cardiac Physiologists here at UHCW. UHCW is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country. With 17 Cardiology Consultants, we provide world‑class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology. The Cardiac Investigations department offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient invasive and non‑invasive specialty procedures. With a region‑leading cardiac imaging service, offering a full repertoire of echocardiography. A Cardiac Catheter Suite performing a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including complex device implantation and extraction, an EP and Ablation service with state‑of‑the‑art technology.
Main duties of the job
* To work closely with the Head of Department and Lead Physiologists to ensure that current vocational, national and academic requirements for the training and development of junior staff are met and maintained.
* Where no training pathways exist to design, facilitate and deliver training and development schemes.
* To work clinically in area of expertise, be and manage the clinical demand, and waiting list.
* To ensure all clinical non-invasive procedures and clinics are booked to meet demand and capacity.
* Day to day management of team, ensuring everyone has PDR in place linked to required knowledge and skills framework for a tailored training and development schedule.
* To ensure that mandatory training is completed and up to date for whole team.
* To act as clinical assessor and supervisor to regional degree students on placement including placement management and audit.
* Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals including physicians.
About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.
Job Details
* Date posted: 27 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8a
* Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30–16:30
* Reference number: 218-HSS-B8A-7349129-C
* Job location: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job Responsibilities
* Have significant experience working independently as a band 7 BSE accredited specialist practitioner in both Non-Invasive Cardiac Physiological testing and being involved with training of STPs / ETPs, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers.
* To work as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of procedures performed in the Department of Cardiac Investigation (DCI) and the Catheter Lab, further to provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
* To provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with operational procedures/national guidelines.
* To work across all sites as required, managing the workload for your designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximised capacity and robust service delivery.
* To ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
* To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in audits, capacity and demand planning and supporting business case developments.
* Experience with implementing change management and development of CP led services.
* Experience with budgetary management.
* Experience with training and mentoring Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiographers and Students.
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant national service specifications and standards for Echocardiography, Pacing & Devices, Cardiac Catheterisation and Non-Invasive Diagnostic Cardiac Tests, and how to implement them.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders. With good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage your own time and workload.
* Proven ability to work within a pressured environment.
* Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
This post holder must be a BSE accredited independent practitioner with experience of education and training of STPs / ETPs, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers. This post holder will report to the Head of Cardiac Investigations Department. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
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.
Certificate 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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