Non-Invasive & Training Lead Cardiac Physiologist

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking an experienced Cardiac Physiologist. You will join our specialized team, manage non-invasive services, and be involved in training and development. This full-time role includes responsibilities across various clinical areas and requires BSE accreditation. The position offers a chance to work in a modern facility, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Working in a modern healthcare facility

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Band 7 BSE accredited specialist practitioner in Non-Invasive Cardiac Physiological testing.
• Experience with implementing change management and development of CP-led services.
• Knowledge of national service specifications and standards for cardiac tests.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the non-invasive service and team.
• Design and deliver training for junior staff.
• Ensure all clinical procedures meet national guidelines.

Skills

Independent practice

Training and mentoring

Communication skills

Budget management

Echocardiography expertise

Education

BSE accreditation

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our specialist team of Cardiac Physiologists here at UHCW.

UHCW is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country. With 17 Cardiology Consultants, we provide world‑class innovation and research in all aspects of Cardiology.

The Cardiac Investigations department offers a comprehensive range of in‑patient and outpatient invasive and non‑invasive speciality procedures. With a region‑leading Cardiac Imaging service, it offers a full repertoire of echocardiography. The Cardiac Catheter Suite performs a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including complex device implantation and extraction, and an EP and Ablation service with state‑of‑the‑art technology.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist to join our service here at UHCW and at our Community Diagnostic Hubs to manage and develop the non‑invasive service and team, be the training coordinator lead, and develop the workforce within the department to ensure national standards, guidelines and accreditations are met.

Tentative Interview date: TBC Thursday 4th December

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

• To work closely with the Head of Department and Lead Physiologists to ensure that current vocational, national and academic requirements for the training and development of junior staff are met and maintained.
• Where no training pathways exist to design, facilitate and deliver training and development schemes.
• To work clinically in the area of expertise, and manage the clinical demand and waiting list.
• To ensure all clinical non-invasive procedures and clinics are booked to meet demand and capacity.
• Day‑to‑day management of team, ensuring everyone has a PDR in place linked to required knowledge and skills framework for a tailored training and development schedule.
• To ensure that mandatory training is completed and up to date for the whole team.
• To act as clinical assessor and supervisor to regional degree students on placement, including placement management and audit.
• Undertake clinical supervision and training of other qualified professionals including physicians.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high‑quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway to Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk).

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities, and ensure you meet all essential criteria before applying.

1. Have significant experience working independently as a Band 7 BSE accredited specialist practitioner in both Non‑Invasive Cardiac Physiological testing and being involved with training of STP’s, ETP’s, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers.
2. To work as a highly specialist practitioner across the range of procedures performed in the Department of Cardiac Investigation (DCI) and the Catheter Lab, and to provide operational management support to the DCI manager/Chief Clinical Physiologist for the specified area within Cardiac Investigations.
3. To provide nationally accredited highly specialist expertise for clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures and data produced are to the required standard and are documented in accordance with operational procedures and national guidelines.
4. To work across all sites as required, managing the workload for your designated clinical area, ensuring effective workforce planning, maximised capacity and robust service delivery.
5. To ensure diagnostic tests are performed in accordance with protocols and diagnostic reports containing a range of complex facts and measurements are accurate and produced in a timely manner.
6. To actively contribute to service developments and expansion, taking part in audits, capacity and demand planning and supporting business case developments.
7. Experience with implementing change management and development of CP‑led services.
8. Experience with budgetary management.
9. Experience with training and mentoring Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiographers and students.
10. Knowledge and understanding of relevant national service specifications and standards for echocardiography, pacing & devices, cardiac catheterisation and non‑invasive diagnostic cardiac tests, and how to implement them.
11. Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
12. Ability to manage your own time and workload.
13. Proven ability to work within a pressured environment.
14. Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.

The post holder must be a BSE accredited independent practitioner with experience of education and training of STP’s, ETP’s, junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographers.

This post holder will report to the Head of Cardiac Investigations Department.

This is a full‑time position of 37.5 hours per week, worked over five days on an 08:30 to 16:30 working pattern (Monday – Friday). We would encourage a visit to the department.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Friday 21 Nov 2025.