Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Integrated Care System; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join their Non-Invasive team in Leicestershire. The candidate will conduct complex cardiac investigations and provide leadership to colleagues. A minimum of 5 years' experience is required along with relevant qualifications. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Cardiac Physiologist, trainee or qualified.
• Registration eligibility with RCCP or AHCS.
• BSE accreditation or IBHRE/BHRS exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult Holter analysis and exercise tolerance testing.
• Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Liaise with hospital departments for urgent referrals.

Skills

Ability to work calmly under pressure

Excellent communication / interpersonal skills

Aptitude for learning and teaching new procedures

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology / BSc Healthcare Science (PTP)

MSc in Healthcare Science (STP)

DipHE or HND/C in MPPM

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Senior Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 17 August 2025

We are looking for an experienced and driven Cardiac Physiologist to join our busy Non-Invasive team, in Leicestershire, on a full-time basis. As a Cardiac Physiologist at, University Hospitals Leicester, you will provided a safe and welcoming clinical environment for patients.

The role of Senior Cardiac Physiologist is to support patient analysis at the Hinckley CDC. You will join our other seniors, in rotation through our hospital sites; Glenfield Hospital, Leicester General and the Hinckley CDC. Training is at the heart of our department and we thrive together as a team.

Please note there will be an analysis test on the day of interview. All interviews will need to be face to face.

Main duties of the job

Perform and report adult Holter analysis and exercise tolerance testing, as well as managing a very busy ECG clinic, in line with SCST guidelines.

Ensure quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate.

Submit high quality reports in accordance with contractual requirements and local SOPs. Liaise with relevant hospital departments and GP practices for urgent clinical referrals.

Support with patient bookings, ensuring patient information systems are maintained.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

The job holder will undertake a range of advanced non-invasive cardiac investigations, with the knowledge and expertise to interpret and advise clinicians.

Provide clinical and professional leadership to Physiology colleagues in the specialist area

The individual will assist in the provision and quality of the specialist areas, and the day-to-day organisation of the respiratory and cardiac function services.

please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• BSc Clinical Physiology / BSc Healthcare Science (PTP) -- Clinical Cardiac Physiology
• MSc in Healthcare Science (STP) -- Clinical Cardiac Physiology
• DipHE or HND/C in MPPM
• ILS (adult)
• registration eligibility with RCCP or AHCS
• BSE accreditation or IBHRE/BHRS exam
• Paediatric BLS

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Cardiac Physiologist, trainee or qualified

Skills

• Able to work calmly under pressure, maintaining a flexible approach
• Able to prioritise and manage own time
• Decisive and organised
• Ability to work and interact as part of a team as well as on an individual basis
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
• Day to day supervision and training of less experienced staff
• Possess a high degree of judgmental and analytical skills
• Aptitude for learning and teaching new procedures
• Ability to process and communicate complex information

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust