Cardiac Physiologist

NTH; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a cardiac physiologist to join the cardiac investigations unit. You will provide specialist cardiac services, perform diagnostic tests, and work within the multidisciplinary team across the Trust sites.

Essential is a BSc in Cardiac Physiology with NHS acute-site experience; the role involves catheter lab work, device implants, and duties across sites including Stockton as required. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Cardiac Physiology.
• Working towards BSE accreditation or BHRS.
• Recent development and additional course or qualification in leadership.
• Professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical service within Cardiology ensuring high patient care standards.
• Perform diagnostic cardiac investigations and report findings.
• Work with MDT in the Cath lab including invasive angiography and device implant.
• Assist with device follow up clinics as appropriate.
• Contribute to staff duties, waiting lists and prioritise cardiac investigations.

Skills

Cardiac physiology

ECG analysis

Leadership training

Professional registration

Education

BSc (Hons) in Cardiac Physiology

Job description

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Site University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool Town Stockton-on-Tees Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

This post may close early due to high volume of applications.

You may be required to work at any site for University Hospital Tees

Vacancy has arisen for a cardiac physiologist in the cardiac investigations unit, within In-Hospital care at North Tees and Hartlepool , University Hospital Tees. We are pleased to offer a full time post to work within the multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have a BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent and eligible for RCCP registration. There may be opportunity for this posts hours to be discussed subject to other staffing availabilities, if desired. This post will work alongside, under the supervision of the specialist leads to enable us to co-ordinate a quality service. the successful candidate will work at all Trust sites including the Community diagnostic centre at Stockton as required

previous NHS experience on an acute site is essential

For further information or an opportunity to visit the unit and In hospital care Directorate, please contact either Mike Baker, 01642 24500 or Louise Tindall, Unit Manager on 01429 522025.

Main duties of the job

To work as a professional practitioner providing an efficient and effective specialist clinical service within the field of Cardiology ensuring high standards of patient care. Previous NHS experience is essential

Perform a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations providing accurate information aiding diagnosis and treatment. Independelntly analyse and report ambulatory ECG's and holters . work independently, alongside the MDT in the cardiac Cath lab. including invasive angiography and device implant. Assist within device follow up clinics as appropriate.

Contribute towards organisation of staff duties, daily workloads, waiting lists and prioritising cardiac investigations to ensure targets are met whilst providing a smoothly run well-balanced day.

Involved in training, advice and developmental support for other staff.

You should be an effective communicator and will work closely with the cardiology multidisciplinary teams and acute wards. We seek to appoint a motivated individual who has the skills and experience to work with the staff to develop your own skills and the existing services.

Exciting opportunity to be part of the unit require enthusiasm, flexibility and somebody who enjoys the challenges of problem solving and working under pressure with the ability to cope with changing demands of the directorate, prioritising your workload accordingly.

The post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB Disclosure.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Previous NHS experience is essential

To work as a professional practitioner providing an efficient and effective specialist clinical service within the field of Cardiology ensuring high standards of patient care.

work independently in the cath lab alongside the multidisciplinary team

Perform a range of diagnostic cardiac investigations providing accurate information aiding diagnosis and treatment. analyse and accurately report 24 hr tapes and monitors

Contribute towards organisation of staff duties, daily workloads, waiting lists and prioritising cardiac investigations to ensure targets are met whilst providing a smoothly run well-balanced day.

Involved in training, advice and developmental support for other staff.

you may be required to work at any site for University Hospital Tees

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• BSc (Hons) in Cardiac Physiology
• Working towards BSE accreditation or BHRS
• Recent development and additional course or qualification in leadership
• Professional registration

Experience

• Experience in the acute hospital setting
• Previous tape analysis and reporting
• Able to perform tests within the cardiac Cath lab
• Previous experience in exercise tolerance tests
• Previous qualified and independent experience within the acute setting
• Previous supervision of staff or students
• Previous experience of loop clinics and home monitoring

Knowledge & Skills

• Must be able to accurately analyse and provide a comprehensive written report for 12 lead ECG’s and ambulatory monitoring / tapes
• Able to work independently in the cardiac Cath lab for angio and pacing
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills
• Recent development and additional course or qualification
• Experience in echo or pacing follow up

disposition

• ability to foresee implications of decicions and their impact on others
• self motivated

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those that are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.