Specialist Cardiac Physiologist / Clinical Scientist

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join their team in Bradford. The role involves performing complex cardiac procedures independently and requires strong accreditation in cardiac physiology. Candidates must have demonstrable experience in non-invasive and invasive cardiac and respiratory physiology. Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have higher professional accreditation like BSE, EACVI, or BHRS.
• Proven experience in invasive cardiac procedures.
• Skilled in various cardiac/respiratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work independently performing specialist procedures.
• Participate in training delivered by the expert team.
• Act as an independent specialist practitioner.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic I.T. Skills

Ability to evaluate in emergencies

Education

BSc ( Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac)

BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac)

MSc Clinical Science

Certificate of Equivalence for PTP

Job description

Job summary

Closing Date: 14th August 2025

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 14th August 2025

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 21st August 2025 (Dates May Differ)

We are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Cardiac Specialist Cardiac Physiologist or Clinical Scientist to join our busy department. Working with eight Cardiologists and five Respiratory Physicians the department provides a wide range of complex cardiac and respiratory investigations including Cardiac Catheterisation, PCI, Pacemaker and AICD implant and follow up, Cardiac and Metabolic stress testing, Transthoracic, Trans-oesophageal and Stress Echocardiography.

Main duties of the job

You should hold BSE / EACVI or BHRS accreditation as a minimum, although consideration will be given to those who are part way through the accreditation process. We will also consider new graduates who are passionate about progressing their career and attaining accreditation - in this case Annex 21 will apply.

Key requirements and qualities:

- Recognised higher professional accreditation such as either BSE, EACVI or BHRS

- Good level of knowledge and clinical experience with implanted cardiac devices

Minimum qualifications:

- BSE Accreditation/ EACVI accreditation / BHRS accreditation

Essential requirement:

- Registration with either RCCP, AHCS or HCPC.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7383091

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD7 9JR

Job description Job responsibilities

If further training is required then the majority will be delivered in-house by the established team of specialists, but some access to approved external training courses will be available. The post holder will be expected to work as an independent practitioner performing specialist procedures on a wide range of patients.

Job description Job responsibilities

If further training is required then the majority will be delivered in-house by the established team of specialists, but some access to approved external training courses will be available. The post holder will be expected to work as an independent practitioner performing specialist procedures on a wide range of patients.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Completed a recognised course of training and achieved voluntary state registration as a Cardiac Physiologist or Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Scientist
• Proven experience of a range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac and respiratory physiology Is able to act as an independent specialist practitioner in these areas
• Developed in at least 2 of the following areas: Echocardiography or Cardiac Devices or Respiratory Physiology

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised within designated areas
• Basic I.T. Skills
• The ability to evaluate and act appropriately in emergency situations

Knowledge Essential

• Must be skilled in a broad range of cardiac or cardiac/respiratory procedures

Qualifications Essential

• BSc ( Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac) or BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac) or MSc Clinical Science or MSc in a relevant physiological science subject plus Certificate of Equivalence for Practitioner Training Scheme (PTP) from the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
• ILS
• Post graduate qualification Achievement of one or more of the following (or evidence of working towards with completion within 18 months of appointment) HRUK or IBHRE accreditation BSE or EACVI accreditation ARTP or other recognised respiratory qualification

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Completed a recognised course of training and achieved voluntary state registration as a Cardiac Physiologist or Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Scientist
• Proven experience of a range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac and respiratory physiology Is able to act as an independent specialist practitioner in these areas
• Developed in at least 2 of the following areas: Echocardiography or Cardiac Devices or Respiratory Physiology

Skills Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work unsupervised within designated areas
• Basic I.T. Skills
• The ability to evaluate and act appropriately in emergency situations

Knowledge Essential

• Must be skilled in a broad range of cardiac or cardiac/respiratory procedures

Qualifications Essential

• BSc ( Hons) Clinical Physiology (Cardiac) or BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac) or MSc Clinical Science or MSc in a relevant physiological science subject plus Certificate of Equivalence for Practitioner Training Scheme (PTP) from the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)
• ILS
• Post graduate qualification Achievement of one or more of the following (or evidence of working towards with completion within 18 months of appointment) HRUK or IBHRE accreditation BSE or EACVI accreditation ARTP or other recognised respiratory qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD7 9JR

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD7 9JR

Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)