Cardiology Assistant

BUPA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Cardiology Assistant to support clinical and administrative operations in a new state-of-the-art facility. The role demands hands-on experience performing diagnostic tests and strong communication skills. You will work closely with Consultants to enhance patient experiences and safety. The position offers competitive benefits and promotes a diverse workplace, encouraging applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits

Payment of Professional Registration fees

25 days holiday per year

Access to Bupa Campus for career development

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Season ticket loan support

Discounted online gym sessions

Free onsite massages

Qualifications

• A-level qualification or equivalent.
• Venepuncture/cannulation skills.
• Experience performing ECGs and working in a healthcare assistant or health advisor role.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests such as 12‑lead ECG.
• Assist in triage appointments and manage patient pathways.
• Record and interpret ECG results.

Skills

Venepuncture skills

Experience performing ECGs

Strong communication skills

Education

A-level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy: Cardiology Assistant

Department: Cardiac Services

Location: Canary Wharf, 50 Bank Street, London

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time / 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £Competitive

We are pleased to announce our exciting Cardiology Assistant career opportunity to join our new Specialist Diagnostics & Dental Centre in Canary Wharf 50 Bank Street - Opening in 2026!

Canary Wharf is BUPA's state‑of‑the‑art flagship hybrid healthcare centre offering both primary and secondary care under one roof. Facilities include state‑of‑the‑art consulting rooms and procedural suites, primary care health assessments and a dental unit. The centre's integrated care pathways ensure seamless referrals between in‑house GPs and specialist consultants across a wide range of disciplines.

As a Bupa employee our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients each and every day.

Joining Bupa, you'll benefit from access to our state‑of‑the‑art Clinical Training Facility, a centre for connected learning, care and careers. This forms part of Bupa Campus, a vibrant new learning initiative which brings us together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe.

About The Canary Wharf Centre

The Centre's secondary care services include muscle, bone and joint, orthopaedics, pain and spinal, dental and maxillofacial, breast and gynaecology, dermatology, cardiac, musculoskeletal, spinal, urology, ENT, and will be able to perform simple procedures onsite.

The centre provides rapid‑access to numerous specialities, and is operational Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 20:00 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am to 14:00 pm.

How you'll make things happen:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Cardiology Assistant to join our newly launched Cardiology service. You will play a key role in supporting both clinical and administrative operations, working closely with Consultants and the wider team to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic tests such as 12‑lead ECG, Holter monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure.
• Assist in triage appointments and manage patient pathways.
• Record and interpret ECG results, escalating abnormalities as required.
• Carry out venepuncture and basic clinical observations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentiality.
• Support Consultants with clinic preparation and coordination.
• Monitor equipment, stock levels, and ensure infection control standards.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and contribute to continuous improvement.

You will have the following :

Essential:

• A-level qualification or equivalent.
• Venepuncture/cannulation skills.
• Experience performing ECGs and working in a healthcare assistant or health advisor role.
• Strong communication skills and a patient‑centred approach.

Desirable:

• Healthcare‑related degree.
• ECG interpretation skills.
• Experience in a cardiology setting.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family‑friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Payment of Professional Registration fees (if applicable)
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Access to Bupa Campus and our Clinical Training Facility to support your clinical career development
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass
• Various other benefits and online discounts
• Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work
• Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

At Bupa we strive to ensure all our customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.