About this role
Job summary
Why might this job interest you?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac Physiologist in Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to join the Cardiac Outpatients Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital. You will be responsible for performing a range of cardiac diagnostic investigations, supporting the delivery of both routine and more complex cardiac assessments, and ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained at all times. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will manage a daily workload of diagnostic tests within the Cardiac Assessment Unit, communicate effectively with colleagues and patients, and contribute to the efficient delivery of cardiology services across the Trust. You will also support service provision at any location where the Trust delivers care, helping to ensure a responsive and patient-focused service.
Main duties of the job
As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will be responsible for independently recording and interpreting 12-lead ECGs, ensuring that clinically significant findings are escalated in accordance with departmental protocols. You will manage the review of ambulatory cardiac rhythm recordings using specialist analysis systems, producing factual reports to support clinical decision-making. You will also be responsible for evaluating data obtained from event and blood pressure monitoring devices and referring abnormal results where appropriate. Supporting exercise tolerance testing forms a key part of the role, with opportunities to progress from assisting to leading procedures following competency-based training. In addition, you will support cardiac catheterisation services by undertaking haemodynamic monitoring activities within the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory under supervision and developing expertise in invasive cardiac investigations.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description Job responsibilities
To assist with nurse-led implantable loop recorder implantation sessions, ensuring procedure rooms, consumables, and specialist equipment are prepared and available to support efficient patient throughput. To participate in cardiac rhythm device services, including scheduled implantable device reviews, remote monitoring activities, and supervised pacing clinics, ensuring all activity is recorded in accordance with departmental requirements. To perform and document daily checks of resuscitation equipment and associated emergency resources, confirming readiness for clinical use and promptly reporting any deficiencies for resolution. To operate and maintain electronic patient administration and cardiology information systems, ensuring records are updated accurately and that data handling complies with information governance standards. To work in accordance with national guidance, professional standards, and Trust policies, maintaining compliance with infection prevention measures, clinical governance requirements, and local operational procedures. To support the upkeep of clinical areas and equipment, maintaining a safe, clean, and organised environment while adapting to changing service requirements and undertaking additional responsibilities as agreed with management.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Cardiac Physiology Degree, Healthcare Science (PTP) qualification, or equivalent qualification (or due to qualify this year). Demonstrable experience in ECG recording, interpretation, and cardiac monitor analysis. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment and use patient administration systems. Excellent communication, organisational, and time-management skills with a professional approach to confidential information. Experience in cardiac catheterisation laboratories, device follow-up clinics, exercise tolerance testing, or a similar cardiac physiology role is desirable.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited
Address Princess Alexandra Hospital Nhs Trust
Hamstel Road
HARLOW
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)