Cardiac Practitioner / Scientist | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable NHS Trust located in Kent is seeking a Band 6 Cardiac Scientist to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both non-invasive and invasive cardiac procedures, supporting the development of cutting-edge cardiac services. The Trust promotes a friendly work environment, flexible working arrangements, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and pension schemes. This role provides opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute significantly to patient care.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in non-invasive diagnostics and invasive procedures.
• Registered with HCPC or AHCS, signed off as competent at band 6 level.
• Able to work independently as a cardiac practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Perform invasive and non-invasive investigations.
• Contribute to the Rapid Access Heart Failure Clinic.
• Lead Valve Clinic sessions and assist in angiography procedures.

Skills

Non-invasive diagnostics

Invasive cardiac procedures

Independent cardiac practice

Education

BSc (Hons) or MSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science)

Job description

Post includes R and R premium of 15% if registered with HCPC or AHCS and signed off as competent at band 6 level.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Cardiac Scientist at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our busy and friendly team. The applicant should be experienced in both non-invasive diagnostics and invasive/ PCI, angio, brady implants and should be working as an independent cardiac practitioner in these areas.

The Trust offers a range of invasive and non-invasive investigations including Physiologist led exercise stress testing, tilt testing, ambulatory monitoring, device follow-up and complex invasive procedures including angiography, PCI, PPM, ICD / CRT implantation and EP. The Tunbridge Wells Hospital site holds BSE Departmental Accreditation in Transthoracic echocardiography, Stress Echo, TOE, Contrast and Bubble Studies. We run a Physiologist Led Valve Clinic at both sites and assist in the Rapid Access Heart Failure Clinic. The Maidstone site is currently in the process of applying for accreditation. We also run a physiologist lead ILR implant service.

Due to a rapidly expanding cardiology service, significant investment is planned for the service. This will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in the cutting edge of cardiology and to help shape future cardiac services in Kent.

The post holder will be given an opportunity to work towards BHRS accreditation. Continued professional and personal development is actively encouraged, and the successful candidate will be given opportunities and supported to develop their postgraduate skills.

The successful applicant should have BSc (Hons) or MSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science). Practitioner or scientist registration is desirable.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026