Cardiac Physiologist

NHS; Bury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Cardiac Physiologist to work across multiple sites within its network. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in a range of diagnostic techniques and procedures, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care. Responsibilities include performing both invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations, supporting peers, and participating in quality assurance initiatives. The role offers opportunities for professional development in specialist techniques like ICD implantation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quality assurance, audit and research/development activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting and support other cardiac physiologists.
• Engage in clinical practice during cardiac diagnostic testing.

Skills

Holter analysis and holter fitting

Pacemaker follow‑up/implant

12‑lead ECG formal accreditation (SCST)

Good clinical knowledge of Cardiology

Positive attitude under pressure

Job description

Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 08 December 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in a career as a Cardiac Physiologist. You will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in a wide range of routine and specialist techniques, including interpretation of results and production of factual/clinical reports. You will be responsible for your own clinical practice during all cardiac diagnostic testing and interventional procedures, including specialist or complex procedures.

With an opportunity to develop your skills and eventually participate in highly specialist techniques such as implantation and follow‑up of ICDs and biventricular devices, we offer robust management supervision, regular team meetings and clinical support from across the team.

Work actively with the other members of the team to provide a high‑quality service to meet all service needs. Support all cardiac physiologists working in all areas, providing assistance and troubleshooting as required. Participate in department meetings, training programmes and other developmental sessions.

Participate in quality assurance, audit and research/development activities.

Comply with all relevant local and Trust‑wide policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will be expected to work across all sites within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, gaining comprehensive exposure to the full range of cardiology services we provide. Our department offers a variety of both invasive and non‑invasive cardiac investigations, including:

• 12 Lead ECG (adults and paediatrics)
• Physiologist‑led exercise stress testing
• Tilt testing
• Ambulatory monitoring
• Complex invasive procedures such as angiography, PCI, PPM, ICD/CRT implantation
• Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
• Trans‑oesophageal echocardiography (TOE)
• Contrast and bubble studies
• Stress echocardiography

Please refer to the job description for a full overview.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi‑site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high‑quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

• Holter analysis and holter fitting experience
• Pacemaker follow‑up /implant exposure
• 12‑lead ECG formal accreditation (SCST)

Application form and interview

• Good knowledge of Cardiac Physiologist role
• Demonstrated a positive attitude towards working under pressure
• Demonstrated good clinical knowledge of Cardiology or has undertaken additional in‑house or professional ECG course

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust