Junior Cardiac Physiologists

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Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London seeks a Junior Cardiac Physiologist to perform both invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations. The role includes supporting the cardiac outpatient department and gaining experience in the congenital cardiac catheter laboratory. Join a team committed to providing high-quality care and developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of working as a cardiac physiologist/ trainee cardiac physiologist.
• Training in paediatrics and CHD.

Responsibilities

• Performing and interpreting ECGs during outpatient clinics and for in-patients.
• Assisting during treadmill exercise tests and cardiopulmonary exercise tests.
• Maintaining stock levels of consumables.

Skills

ECG

Cardiac Physiology

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Education

BSc (Hons) in Cardiac Physiology

Job description

Employer: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Evelina London Children's Hospital

Location: London

Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 per annum (including H.C.A)

Salary Period: Yearly

Closing Date: 25/05/2025 23:59

Interview Date: 02/06/2025

Job Title: NHS AfC: Band 5 - Junior Cardiac Physiologist

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts, providing a full range of hospital and community services, including specialist care such as cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory, and cardiovascular services.

The Trust hosts the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre. It has expanded its cancer and kidney treatment facilities and boasts one of the largest critical care units in the UK, along with a busy emergency department. Evelina London Children’s Hospital cares for children in Lambeth and Southwark, offering specialist services across south east England, including cardiac, renal, and critical care services.

Our community services include health visiting, school nursing, and family support for children with long-term conditions. Our adult community teams work closely with GPs and local authorities, focusing on innovative care delivery. Since February 2021, the Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined our Trust, creating the UK's largest specialist heart and lung centre.

We pride ourselves on clinical excellence, research, and teaching, being part of King’s Health Partners, an accredited UK academic health sciences centre. We maintain high standards of patient safety and experience, with a low mortality rate and excellent CQC ratings.

Our staff of 23,500 is our greatest asset, and we are committed to their development and engagement. We are undertaking a significant capital investment program.

Role Overview

The Junior Cardiac Physiologist will work at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, performing both invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations and providing technical support during department operations. Support for paediatric cardiology training will be provided for physiologists with adult cardiology backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

1. Support the paediatric outpatient department with cardiological testing (ECG, Holter analysis, assisting with ETT and CPET).
2. Coordinate with the bookings team to ensure proper appointment scheduling.
3. Maintain departmental stock and housekeeping tasks.
4. Gain experience in the congenital cardiac catheter laboratory.

Working Environment

The Department of Congenital Heart Disease at Evelina London manages the full spectrum of congenital heart conditions, providing continuous care from fetal to adult life, in collaboration with King’s Health Partners to establish a leading research and treatment centre for heart and lung diseases.

Detailed Responsibilities

Principle Duties:

• Perform and interpret ECGs in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Apply ambulatory ECG, blood pressure, and event monitors.
• Analyze ECG tapes and event recordings, providing reports and seeking specialist opinions when necessary.
• Assist with treadmill and cardiopulmonary exercise testing, monitoring ECG, BP, and oxygen levels.
• Prepare and operate emergency equipment during tests.
• Manage stock levels of consumables.
• Gain exposure to the paediatric cardiac catheter lab and MRI catheter lab.
• Ensure compliance with local policies and promote best practices.
• Participate in departmental teaching and research activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• BSc (Hons) in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent.
• PTP qualification or working towards it.
• Training in paediatrics and congenital heart disease.
• Experience as a cardiac physiologist or trainee.
• Knowledge of congenital cardiology.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities, supporting applicants with disabilities and offering flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their individual circumstances during the recruitment process. Please check your email regularly for communication regarding your application.

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Additional Information

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.