Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac Physiologist or Scientist to join a dynamic tertiary centre. You will contribute to a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures, including complex device implantation, electrophysiology studies, echocardiography, and structural heart interventions. The position offers opportunities for professional development and requires participation in an on-call rota.
Key responsibilities
- Work as an independent practitioner in core cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Exhibit excellent communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Multi-skill across a range of cardiac sub-specialties, gaining experience in advanced procedures.
- Participate in the departmental on-call rota once deemed competent.
- Occasionally support cross-site working to meet service needs.
Essential criteria
- *Degree in Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) / Masters in Cardiac Clinical Science or equivalent academic achievement ratified by RCCP/AHCS
- *Evidence of continuing professional development and proficiency in accordance with RCCP/AHCS/HCPC guidelines
- *Good basic knowledge of Cardiology
- *Experience of clinical practice through on the job experience or clinical placements.
- *Knowledge of Cardiac Implantable Device testing and programming in implant and follow up including remote monitoring
- *Knowledge of interventional procedures including PCI, PPCI, cardiac catheterisation.
- *Knowledge, experience and awareness of other areas of Cardiac Physiology including exercise, ambulatory monitoring, echocardiography and intervention
- *Knowledge of professional standards and national guidance surrounding area of expertise
- *Numerate and able to undertake scientific calculations with and without the use of aides
- *Ability to work effectively within a team
- *Manage workload effectively when the workload is unpredictable and there are competing demands (medical emergency)
- *Manual dexterity to undertake highly specialised techniques
- *Computer literacy and skills in IT systems to include Microsoft office
- *Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral.
- *Logical thought processes and the ability to solve problems and plan remedial action
- *Effective organisational, planning and time management skills
- *Ability to train and educate other professionals and students
- *Ability to manage emergency situations including resuscitation and defibrillation
- *Able to support the 24 hours on call service
- *Physically able to move equipment, handle patients and respond to emergency situations including the ability to perform CPR
Desirable criteria
- *Registration with RCCP (Registration Council Clinical Physiologists)/AHCS (Academy of Healthcare Science) or HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council
- *Immediate Life Support Qualification
- *BHRS Certificate in Devices/EP or working towards.
- *Post qualification experience in Invasive/Non-Invasive Cardiology
- *Knowledge of complex procedures including structural intervention (TAVI, PFO/ASD/VSD Closure, Mitral Valvuloplasty and Electrophysiology)
- *Ability to participate in 7 days working
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac Physiologist or Scientist eager to expand your expertise?
Do you want to reach your full potential and progress your career in a dynamic tertiary centre?
We deliver a comprehensive range of specialist cardiac services, including transplantation and VAD support, adult congenital heart disease, inherited cardiac conditions and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
We take pride in our strong commitment to staff development and clinical excellence. You'll be actively encouraged to enhance your skills, pursue further qualifications such as BHRS/BSE accreditation, and engage in continuous professional development through conferences, courses, research and leadership training. Our dedicated Training and Development Manager will work closely with you to help achieve your career aspirations.
In this role, you'll contribute to and support a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures within our four state-of-the-art catheter laboratories and outpatient department.
Procedures include:
- Complex device implantation, follow-up and extraction (Pacemakers, ICDs, CRT, S-ICD, leadless and conduction system pacing)
- Electrophysiology studies and ablations
- Simple and complex echocardiography, including TOE, ACHD, LVAD, HCM, ESE/DSE
- Structural heart interventions (TAVI, MitraClip, TEER, valvuloplasty, ASD/VSD/PFO closure,
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