Senior Cardiac Physiologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Department at Barts Health NHS Trust, based primarily at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The role involves delivering a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology services, supporting cardiac investigations and procedures, and contributing to service development. The successful candidate will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and will be expected to demonstrate professionalism and leadership. This vacancy is for two 12-month fixed-term roles, one full-time and one part-time (22.5 hours), covering maternity leave.
Essential criteria
- oBSc Cardiac Science or equivalent
- oBHRS/IBHRE accreditation (working towards, in part or completed)
- oImmediate Life Support
Desirable criteria
- .SCST/RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registration.
- .IBHRE/BHRS/EHRA certification
- .Experience across a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and intervention procedures
- .Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff
- .Experience of communicating directly with patients/carers and visitors
- oExperience in device implant and follow up
- oExperience of training people
- oAbility to perform a range of diagnostic tests and provide factual reports with minimum supervision
- oKnowledge of catheter lab procedures
- oKnowledge of brady-pacemaker implant and follow up, Complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up
- oKnowledge of implantable loop recorder implant, follow up and pathways
- oKnowledge of ECG procedures, physiologist led exercise stress testing.
- oBasic EP knowledge
- oHigh degree of knowledge in medical terminology.
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oAbility to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard
- oEffective verbal and written communication
- oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines initiative
- oWell-developed interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of clinical staff and managers.
- oExperience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
- oAbility to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
- oAbility to exercise own judgement.
- oComputer literate - proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Other
- oWillingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development.
- oReliable, polite and helpful.
- oPunctual and an effective timekeeper.
- oWilling to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
- oKnowledge of the data protection act and understanding of patient confidentiality.
- oKnowledge and understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity.
- oBSc Cardiac Science or equivalent
- oBHRS/IBHRE accreditation (working towards, in part or completed)
- oImmediate Life Support
- .SCST/RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registration.
- .IBHRE/BHRS/EHRA certification
- .Experience across a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and intervention procedures
- .Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff
- .Experience of communicating directly with patients/carers and visitors
- oExperience in device implant and follow up
- oExperience of training people
- oAbility to perform a range of diagnostic tests and provide factual reports with minimum supervision
- oKnowledge of catheter lab procedures
- oKnowledge of brady-pacemaker implant and follow up, Complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up
- oKnowledge of implantable loop recorder implant, follow up and pathways
- oKnowledge of ECG procedures, physiologist led exercise stress testing.
- oBasic EP knowledge
- oHigh degree of knowledge in medical terminology.
- oAbility to work as part of a team
- oAbility to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard
- oEffective verbal and written communication
- oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines initiative
- oWell-developed interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of clinical staff and managers.
- oExperience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
- oAbility to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
- oAbility to exercise own judgement.
- oComputer literate - proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Other
- oWillingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development.
- oReliable, polite and helpful.
- oPunctual and an effective timekeeper.
- oWilling to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
- oKnowledge of the data protection act and understanding of patient confidentiality.
- oKnowledge and understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Barts Health NHS Trust
Senior Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
Senior Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiac Invasive Services
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Department at Barts Health NHS Trust. Based primarily at St Bartholomew's Hospital, the successful candidate will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology services, with cross-site working across the Trust as required.The role will involve supporting the day-to-day delivery of cardiac investigations and procedures, including cardiac catheter laboratory procedures, cardiac rhythm management pathways, device follow-up clinics and a range of non-invasive diagnostic tests. The successful applicant will also contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the training and supervision of junior staff and trainees.PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is recruiting for 2 roles, 1 fixed term 12 months full time role full time and 1 fixed term 12 months part time(22.5 hours) role. The fixed term posts are for Maternity cover.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be competent in non-invasive cardiac investigations and have experience working within a cardiac cat
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