Cardiac Physiologist (Non-Invasive Cardiology)

Transformation Unit; Ashford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits and discounts

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist (Non-Invasive Cardiology) at Band 5 to join the Ashford site.

The role involves developing skills in ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance tests, ILR reporting, and rotation through pacemaker follow-ups and catheterisation lab. You will work across Ashford and St Peters Hospital, with cross-site duties, and contribute to high quality patient care while maintaining standards, training, RCCP

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology / Clinical Physiology or Equivalent.
• Significant experience working within a Cardiology Department.
• Demonstrate competency to perform and analyse an ECG and Ambulatory Monitor.
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications, contra-indications, and stopping criteria for an ETT.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional code of conduct and guidance by the professional body for Physiologists.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible; ability to wear lead apron; cross-site work; extended hours if necessary.
• RCCP registration or with relevant qualifications to attain this
• ILS Certified

Responsibilities

• To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.
• To deputise for the Senior Cardiac Physiologists when necessary and undertake any other duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies.
• To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner to senior staff members.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained, and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures.
• To ensure that all staff are aware of economical use of supplies.
• To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge to staff within one’s area of responsibility.
• To assist with research studies as required.
• To participate in the in-house training and technical competency log within the department.
• To participate in the training of student physiologists on rotation through the department.
• To gain accreditation and join the RCCP.
• To work in accordance to standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences and Technology (SCST) and the RCCP.
• To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.
• To ensure that all data entered onto any databases are performed in a timely and accurate manner and that statistical records and audits are produced when required.
• To become familiar with the use of Cerner, PAS, PRISM and any other computerised systems integral to the running of the department.
• To make contact with patients via telephone to rebook appointments for DNA’s each day.

Education

BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology / Clinical Physiology or Equivalent

Job description

Main area Cardiac Physiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: Cross- site working Ashford and St. Peter's Hospital Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross- site working Ashford and St Peters Hospital) Job ref 323-AHP0143-JN

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ashford & St Peters Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town Chertsey Salary £33,677 - £40,996 pa inc. HCAS plus 15% Recruitment & Retention Salary period Yearly Closing 03/12/2026 23:59 Interview date 15/12/2026

Cardiac Physiologist (Non-Invasive Cardiology)

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

• The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in all areas of non-invasive Cardiology (ECG, ambulatory monitoring and reporting and physiologist-led exercise tolerance tests) and ILR or intracardiac monitor interrogation and reporting as well as future exposure and rotation through the following areas: pacemaker follow-ups, and cardiac catheterisation lab.
• Rotation around a broad range of technical areas will be necessary to obtain competencies within the department and for state registration.
• The successful candidate will need to work predominantly in non-invasive cardiac investigations across Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

To competently perform interrogation and interpretation of ILR’s or ICM.

To independently lead, perform and report Exercise Tolerance Test.

To competently perform resting ECG’s on adults and paediatric out-patients and in-patients.

To competently analyse basic ECGs on adults and paediatric patients.

To competently perform ambulatory ECG (24, 48, 72, 7-day tests) and BP recordings.

To review and prioritise inpatient requests for cardiac investigations within ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing.

To liaise with ward and/or medical staff and ensure availability of technical staff when required in order to perform in-patient testing with lead Cardiac Physiologists.

To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.

To participate in training in other disciplines when rotated through the department for on-going professional development and maintain standards of technical competency.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist with the efficient running of the technical service by prioritising the daily workload where appropriate.

To deputise for the Senior Cardiac Physiologists when necessary and undertake any other duties at the discretion of the Operational Manager & Principal Cardiac Physiologist or his deputies.

To be responsible for identifying equipment faults, and directly resolve fault issues by reporting them in a timely manner to senior staff members.

To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the area in which they are working; ensuring all equipment is operational, stock levels are maintained, and that equipment and non-disposable items are cleaned according to departmental policies and procedures.

To ensure that all staff are aware of economical use of supplies.

To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge to staff within one’s area of responsibility.

To assist with research studies as required.

To participate in the in-house training and technical competency log within the department.

To participate in the training of student physiologists on rotation through the department.

To gain accreditation and join the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).

To work in accordance to standards set by the Society for Cardiological Sciences and Technology (SCST) and the RCCP.

To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.

To ensure that all data entered onto any databases are performed in a timely and accurate manner and that statistical records and audits are produced when required.

To become familiar with the use of Cerner, PAS, PRISM and any other computerised systems integral to the running of the department.

To make contact with patients via telephone to rebook appointments for DNA’s each day.

Qualifications & Training

• BSc (Hons) Cardiac Physiology / Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
• Significant experience working within a Cardiology Department
• Demonstrate competency to perform and analyse an ECG and Ambulatory Monitor
• Demonstrate knowledge of indications, contra-indications, and stopping criteria for an ETT
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional code of conduct and guidance by the professional body for Physiologists
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and flexible Ability to wear lead apron Ability to work cross-site Ability to work extended working hours if necessary
• RCCP registration or with relevant qualifications to attain this
• ILS Certified

Other requirements

• Ability to wear lead apron
• Ability to work cross-site
• Ability to work extended working hours if necessary

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that only certain roles at Band 5 and above are eligible for sponsorship.

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.