Cardiac Physiologist

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a skilled Cardiac Physiologist to join their Cardiovascular Diagnostics Team. This role offers diverse responsibilities in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology within a supportive department. Candidates should possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology and have a strong background in cardiac diagnostics. The position promotes professional growth through training opportunities. A compressed 4-day working week is offered to enhance work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics and teaching.
• Experience in training and performing complex investigations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform both invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures.
• Support junior staff and contribute to service development.
• Maintain excellent service delivery in a compressed working week.

Skills

Non-invasive cardiac diagnostics

ECG interpretation

Mentoring

Dynamic work environment

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology

European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

BLS

ILS certificate

Job description

Overview

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 06 November 2025

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled Clinical Physiologist to join our welcoming and forward-thinking Cardiovascular Diagnostics Team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a varied and rewarding role that spans both invasive and non-invasive cardiology, offering excellent scope for professional growth and specialisation.

You will be part of a supportive department with a strong reputation for training and development, where staff are encouraged to pursue further qualifications such as BSE, BHRS, or equivalent. The team is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering a collaborative working environment.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has a solid grounding in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics and is confident in ECG interpretation and teaching.
• Is eager to expand their expertise into specialist diagnostics and advanced invasive procedures.
• Values mentorship and continuous learning, with access to structured training pathways and professional exam support.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic setting with opportunities to rotate across specialities before choosing a focus area.
• Is ready to take on managerial responsibilities, supporting junior staff and contributing to service development.

The department operates a compressed 4-day working week, Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm, promoting work-life balance while maintaining excellent service delivery.

Main duties of the job

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King\'s Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

Job responsibilities

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Relevant theoretical/practical/technical knowledge to underpin the investigative procedures within the department

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology Degree Competencies acquired in routine and specialised cardiac/respiratory clinical investigations
• BLS
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• ILS certificate completed including Part 1 Professional Exam (SCST/ARTP)
• Member of relevant Professional Bodies

Further Training

• Participates in Continued Professional Development
• Experience in training

Experience

• Some experience in performing and reporting routine and specialised complex investigations

Contractual

• 37 hours per week
• Annual attendance at Trust Fire Lecture
• Annual update on Manual Handling

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 name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust