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Training Programme Leading to Specialised Clinical Physiologist
The closing date is 06 April 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated graduate to join our friendly Cardiovascular team as a Clinical Physiologist.
Our service delivers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training in non-invasive cardiology, with a strong emphasis on Echocardiography, alongside exposure to invasive cardiology. As part of this role, the post holder will be supported to successfully complete a fully funded Master's degree and achieve the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) professional qualification.
The department operates Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, and you will work towards becoming an independent practitioner within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnostic procedures.
This specialised cardiac role offers a strong foundation of clinical skills, with excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and exposure to a wide range of investigative procedures, supporting both personal and career progression.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:
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Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSC in Clinical Physiology (2003 onwards) or equivalent (up to 2002) for State Registration in Cardiology, Respiratory or Vascular
* State Registration with RCCP
* ILS/Defib certificate
* Teaching certificate (C&G7303/ABC or equivalent)
* Professional Exams or Completed Competency Framework
Experience
* Experience of Cardiology/Respiratory or Vascular procedures gained over 18 months either post graduate (up to 2002)/State registered practice (2003 onwards)
* Experience in training support staff & trainee Clinical Physiologists
* Rotation through all areas of Specialism
Knowledge
* Specialised knowledge and experience across a range of Cardiology/Respiratory or Vascular procedures gained with a minimum of 18 months either post graduate (up to 2002)/State registered practice (2003 onwards) plus Professional post-graduate exams or Completed Competency Framework in a specific specialised area
* Practical experience in Cardiology/Respiratory or Vascular at an independent practice level including investigation, interpretation, reporting and recommending alternative investigations. To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action
* Evidence of professional awareness, CPD, and up-to-date knowledge through structured study, reflective practice and peer review. This includes epidemiology, pathology, diagnostic strategies, interpretation of investigations, management strategies and outcomes, contributing to clinical pathways
* Ability to work as an autonomous Practitioner holding their own caseload
* Good communication verbal and written skills
* Good organisational skills with an ability to demonstrate initiative, motivation and independent thinking
* Good interpersonal skills with an ability to manage self effectively
Further Training
* CPD
* Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
* Training in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
Contractual Requirements
* 37.5 hours per week
* Annual attendance at Trust Fire Lecture
* Annual update on Manual Handling
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.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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