Cardiac Physiologist

Venture & Agents; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to deliver high-quality patient care within the cardiology service. This role focuses on independent clinical tasks, enhancing skills in cardiology while contributing to departmental service delivery. Join a progressive NHS Trust known for its collaborative environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cardiology clinical physiology, including advanced knowledge in echocardiography and ECG.
• Proficient in performing tests like Holter monitoring and exercise tests.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform basic tests such as ECGs and exercise tolerance tests.
• Manage patient appointments and ensure tests are carried out safely.
• Respond to cardiac emergencies and assist in procedures like echocardiograms.

Skills

Interpretation and reporting of clinical procedures

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Education

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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.

About Us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity 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.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

229-MED-7243565

Job locations

Wye Valley NHS

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Essential

Education & Qualifications

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

Experience

Essential

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

Essential

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.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in clinical research or audits.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring students or junior staff.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Proficient in the interpretation and reporting of clinical procedures and results, with excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in clinical research or audits.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring students or junior staff.
  
  

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).

Additional information

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley NHS

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Wye Valley NHS

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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