Job Summary
Band 7 - Plus 12.5% RRP and HCA.
An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the friendly and supportive Cardiology team at West Herts.
Main Duties
The post holder will acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out under the Band 7 remit. They will be expected to interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
The post holder will contribute to new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements, and share responsibility for quality assurance. Active involvement in the personal and professional development of other clinical cardiac physiologists and assistant cardiac practitioners is required.
The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team that includes other cardiac physiologists, assistant cardiac practitioners, radiographers, consultants, medical staff, nursing staff and other personnel, both hospital‑based and externally based. The post holder will report to and is accountable to the two Lead Cardiac Physiologists.
About Us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Details
* Posted: 22 January 2026
* Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 a year pro rata, inc HCA Plus 12.5% RRP
* Contract: Fixed term (10 months)
* Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
* Job locations: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB
* Reference number 360-A-10756-B
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent
* Current ILS
* BHRS Devices/EP certification or recognised equivalent
* Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable Qualifications
* RCCP/AHCS registration
* Management/leadership qualification
Essential Knowledge
* Advanced knowledge of practical and interpretational electrocardiography
* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical pathologies, cardiac anatomy, and cardiac conditions
* Evidence of knowledge of all non‑invasive cardiology investigations
Essential Experience
* Experience leading brady and complex device implant and follow‑up and/or experience performing conventional and 3‑D mapping EP cases in the lead physiologist role
* Experience working independently during left and right studies, PCI, PPCI and IABP set‑up and monitoring
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required 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 welcomed 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 the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0
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