Cardiac Physiologist

Wye Valley; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford is seeking a patient-centred cardiology clinical physiologist to join the team, delivering high-quality testing and reporting within the cardiac department. You will independently perform ECGs, Holter monitoring, exercise tolerance tests, and echocardiograms, explain procedures to patients, and support senior staff in complex investigations.

Professional registration (RCCP/HCPC) is required; with ongoing training you will develop expertise and progress within a

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, with a current professional registration (e.g., RCCP or HCPC).
• Significant experience in cardiology clinical physiology, including advanced knowledge and skills in procedures such as echocardiography, ECG, exercise tests, and invasive cardiology.
• Proficient in the interpretation and reporting of clinical procedures and results, with excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform ECGs, Holter monitoring, or exercise tolerance tests, within your competency and training, in line with clinical guidance and Trust policies and procedures.
• Responsible for managing patient appointments, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring the tests are carried out safely; senior staff will be on hand for advice as needed.
• Cardiac Rhythm Management, including the implantation and follow-up of pacemakers and ICDs, as well as technical support during electrophysiology studies.
• Transthoracic echocardiograms and assistance with Transoesophageal echocardiograms.
• Cardiopulmonary exercise tests and the analysis and reporting of results.

Skills

Cardiology physiology

ECG interpretation

Communication skills

Clinical research

Teaching

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

HCPC/RCCP registration

Job description

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Job overview

To provide high-quality, patient-centred, and research-based care within the cardiology service at Wye Valley NHS Trust.

The post holder will support the delivery of specialist clinical procedures, contribute to departmental service delivery, and ensure the effective management of resources within the cardiac department.

In this role you will be focusing on building your clinical skills and gaining experience, which will gradually increase your independence and responsibility to enable you to progress your career.

Main duties of the job

Independently perform basic tests like ECGs, Holter monitoring, or exercise tolerance tests, within your competency and training, in line with clinical guidance and Trust policies and procedures. Responsible for managing patient appointments, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring the tests are carried out safely; senior staff will be on hand for advice as needed.

Patient Interaction: Communicate sensitively with patients and carers, especially when their understanding may be compromised by illness, disability, or age.
Cardiac Rhythm Management, including the implantation and follow-up of pacemakers and ICDs, as well as technical support during electrophysiology studies.
Transthoracic echocardiograms and assistance with Transoesophageal echocardiograms.

Cardiopulmonary exercise tests and the analysis and reporting of results.
Ambulatory monitoring, ECG, exercise tolerance tests, autonomic function tests, and tilt table tests.
Respond to cardiac and cardiopulmonary arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.
Electromedical Equipment: Identify faults with electromedical equipment, resolve issues directly when possible, and report issues promptly.

Working for our organisation

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire University NHS FT , George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust .

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.

More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: “ The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential. ”

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.

Education & Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent, with a current professional registration (e.g., RCCP or HCPC).

Experience

• Significant experience in cardiology clinical physiology, including advanced knowledge and skills in procedures such as echocardiography, ECG, exercise tests, and invasive cardiology.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Proficient in the interpretation and reporting of clinical procedures and results, with excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Experience in clinical research or audits.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring students or junior staff.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.