Overview
Cardio Respiratory at the Queen's Hospital Burton is a busy diagnostic department. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton comprises our main sites; the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton, as well as community hospitals and three CDC hubs serving our community.
We are looking for a Cardiology trained, Senior Assistant Physiologist (band 4) with experience in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics and related procedures.
Responsibilities
* Assist in exercise tolerance testing, including myocardial perfusion testing, head up tilt table testing (including active stand and autonomic function testing), 24/48 hour ambulatory ECG analysis, and event recorder analysis.
* Perform routine non-invasive diagnostic procedures including ECG, ambulatory ECG and ambulatory BP.
* Support the pacing team in facilitating pacing transfers from other hospitals.
* Contribute to analysis and training; train staff from around the Trust in 12 lead ECG recording.
* Assist with administration duties within Cardiology services as required.
* Work with adults and paediatrics in a range of in- and out-patient settings.
Qualifications and Experience
* Certificate in Electrocardiography required.
* Minimum 18 months experience working as an Assistant Physiologist in Cardiology performing a range of non-invasive diagnostics.
* Experience in editing MUSE would be advantageous.
* Study and sit the Award in Electrocardiography within the first 6 months of appointment.
* Applicants must have eighteen months experience working as an Assistant Physiologist.
Placement and Working Arrangements
This post will be based at Queen's Hospital Burton; rotation to Royal Derby Hospital and CDCs will form part of the working week.
Team and Setting
Working with adults and paediatrics in a range of in- and out-patient settings performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostics as well as supporting the Clinical Physiologists.
Development and Support
Analysis is a key component as well as training and assessing staff from around the Trust in 12-lead ECG recording. You will be required to assist with any administration duties as required within Cardiology services. The Trust provides development opportunities, including professional and leadership development, and ongoing support from recruitment through to integration into the team.
What We Offer
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
* Ongoing support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Application and Closing Date
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.
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