About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Cardiac Physiologists to join the Clinical Physiology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. These posts are ideally suited to individuals approaching completion of their Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) who are looking to begin their career within a large, supportive and progressive cardiac service. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a regional tertiary centre for cardiology, offering exposure to a wide range of specialist diagnostic and interventional services.
The successful candidates will work across the Cardiac Investigations Unit and wider cardiology service, gaining experience in exercise testing, ambulatory ECG analysis, and supporting procedures within the cardiac catheter laboratories. The role includes both acute and routine clinical work, alongside participation in the out of hours on call service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills across a broad scope of cardiac physiology while working within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job The jobholder will undertake a variety of clinical physiological investigations and provide high quality and factual reports to the clinical team. Diagnostic investigations will be performed on a wide range of patients including paediatric, elderly and acutely ill individuals. The jobholder will be expected to make analytical judgements and diagnoses based on technical investigations which may have a direct impact on patient care/outcomes.
The jobholder will rotate through invasive and non-invasive cardiology services and undertake clinical supervision and training of junior and trainee staff. The jobholder will ensure that all physiological equipment is in good working order prior to patient use.
Please see Job Description for further information.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities Why you should join our Team
The Cardio-Respiratory Clinical Physiology team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a large and supportive service committed to delivering high quality cardiac diagnostics across a busy tertiary centre. We pride ourselves on providing a positive learning environment where newly qualified staff are well supported, with structured development, mentorship and opportunities to build confidence across a range of specialist areas.
Working in Leeds will give you exposure to complex and varied patient pathways, including both acute and elective cardiology services. We are committed to developing our workforce and supporting individuals as they transition from training into autonomous clinical practice. If you are looking for a role where you can consolidate your training, develop your skills and be part of a friendly and forward thinking team, we would encourage you to apply.
We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements where service needs allow, helping colleagues to thrive both professionally and personally
What you will bring to the role Criteria:
AHCS or HCPC Registration (or achieved within the first 6 months of starting role)
Knowledge of cardiac physiology to degree level
Good Theoretical knowledge of a broad range of fundamental cardiac investigations
Practical experience and familiarity with the range of basic and advanced/ specialised cardiac investigations
Able to work autonomously, co-ordinate, plan and prioritise workload.
A good team player, with the ability to work flexibly in a diverse and demanding environment.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
For questions about this job, contact: Phil Durkin
Clinical Service Manager
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)