Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (Training Officer)

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No relocation package

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Cardiac Physiologist to lead training, supervision, and assessment across the Cardiac Physiology department. The role focuses on developing on-the-job training, maintaining clinical competencies, and supporting education needs, including STP programmes.

You will be Deputy for Non-Invasive Cardiology and drive high-quality training while promoting HCPC standards and pathways. A Band 7 senior post with flexible working is offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of STP or equivalent with HCPC/RCCP/AHCS registration or within 12 months.
• Postgraduate cardiology qualification or relevant training/assessors qualification.
• Experience in a training focused role within Cardiac Physiology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high level clinical expertise across cardiac investigations and chosen specialism.
• Organise, deliver and assess high quality clinical training within Cardiac Physiology.
• Act as Training Officer for National School of Healthcare Science programmes (e.g. STP).
• Deputise for Non-Invasive Cardiology to support day-to-day coordination.

Skills

Training delivery

Clinical supervision

Mentoring

Influencing others

HCPC expectations

Education

MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP)

BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent

Training/ Assessors Qualification

HCPC/RCCP/AHCS Registration

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Cardiac Physiologist with a passion for training & development. Shaping the future workforce is integral to our profession. You will deliver on-the-job training, supervision & assessment and support education needs across the department. This is a clinical role & you will maintain clinical competencies across a wide range of Cardiac investigations, including your chosen specialism. You must be highly motivated, able to influence others, be empathetic and have in depth knowledge of training pathways

Main duties of the job

The Cardiac Physiology Service at Rotherham is evolving and requires flexible and forward thinking staff to shape our future. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills to work autonomously and act as a positive role model within the department. The post holder will act as the Deputy for Non-Invasive Cardiology. You will be a highly experienced Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist with a passion for training. Applicants will have experience in a training focussed role & hold a training/ assessors qualification. Our department promotes HCPC registration and you will be expected to achieve this within 12months if not held already. Applicants with BHRS/BSE accreditation will be supported to maintain clinical competences. As the Band 7 Training Officer within Cardiac Physiology you will:

• Maintain high level clinical expertise across a wide range of cardiac investigations, including chosen specialism
• Organise, deliver and assess high quality clinical training within Cardiac Physiology
• Be the nominated Training Officer for National School of Healthcare Science education programmes (e.g. STP)
• Act as the Deputy for Non-Invasive Cardiology to assist in the day-to-day coordination of the Cardiac Physiology Service

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported. But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making. All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Details

Closing date: 25 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9165-26-07-075

Essential qualifications

• Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II) HCPC/RCCP/ AHCS Registration (HCPC expected within 12months of recruitment)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and manual defibrillation certification.
• Post graduate qualification within cardiology (e.g. PG Cert, BHRS, BSE) OR a relevant Training or Assessors Qualification

Essential knowledge

• Comprehensive, up-to-date specialist postgraduate level knowledge across the full range of cardiac physiology investigations & pathophysiology
• Highly specialist and technical knowledge in line with evidence based practice
• In depth, up-to-date knowledge of the training & assessment routes within Cardiac Physiology (Apprenticeships, PTP, ETP, STP, HSST) and syllabus
• Knowledge of learning styles and different ways to teach/train
• Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with HCPC registration or RCCP/AHCS
• Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance

Essential experience

• Extensive experience in performing and reporting a wide range of routine Invasive and Non-Invasive cardiac investigations/procedures
• Experience of working as a Clinical Practice Educator or in a training focussed role within Cardiac Physiology
• Experience of clinical specialisms such as Cardiac Devices and/ or Echocardiography.
• Advanced level training in these specialisms must be performed by appropriately accredited staff members.
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD within own specialism
• Minimum of 2 years working as an independent practitioner at Band 6 level

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.

Employer details

Employer name: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact

Lucy Broadhurst
[e-mail]
01709428211

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