Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/ Healthcare Scientist

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join their team. This role involves providing cardiac diagnostic services in both a tertiary center and community settings. Candidates should have a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and experience in invasive services. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized, making this an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Voluntary registration with ACHCS or HCPC.
• Regular attendance at professional bodies’ educational meetings (BSE, BCIS, etc.).
• Working towards BHRS or BSE accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Working in all areas of non-invasive cardiology, supporting advanced specialist procedures as a 2nd operator under the supervision of an advanced or expert practitioner.
• Working in the catheter laboratory in a wide range of procedures and providing on-call services for primary angioplasty.

Skills

Practises a wide range of specialist cardiac physiology diagnostics and interventions

Acquiring & imparting complex knowledge in challenging environments

High-level analytical and judgement for evaluation of complex clinical data

Organisation of self and others

Leadership and management

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology, BSc Healthcare Science or MSc Healthcare Science or equivalent

Job description

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist / Healthcare Scientist

The closing date is 11 November 2025

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed, dynamic individuals to join our team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust who will rotate between sites to provide Cardiac Diagnostic Services in both a large tertiary centre and the community setting.

Ideally you will have pacing experience or would like to work towards BHRS accreditation.

The department offers a full spectrum of invasive and non‑invasive cardiac diagnostic investigations and is committed to developing staff and actively developing new roles for service provision.

Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for our patients by building an organisation that develops and invests in the individuals that work here. This can only be achieved with the recruitment of the right people.

Any enquiries are welcomed and if you wish to arrange an informal visit of the department do not hesitate to contact us.

Main Duties of the Job

Working in all areas of non‑invasive cardiology, supporting advanced specialist procedures as a 2nd operator under the supervision of an advanced or expert practitioner.

Working in the catheter laboratory in a wide range of procedures and providing on‑call services for primary angioplasty.

About Us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3 bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30 000‑strong workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally‑enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and to drive research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic research centre and education provider, giving you a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high‑quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan, which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protect your health and well‑being and shape the future of our organisation together.

Job Responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. To equip you for an informed application, read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. It also contains critical information you need to be aware of before you submit an application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualification

• BSc Clinical Physiology, BSc Healthcare Science or MSc Healthcare Science or equivalent
• Regular attendance at professional bodies’ educational meetings (BSE, BCIS, etc.)
• Voluntary registration with ACHCS or HCPC
• Working towards BHRS or BSE accreditation

Experience

• Multi‑disciplinary team work
• Experience in invasive services
• Tertiary cardiac physiology practice
• Participation in cardiac research
• Formal teaching of Cardiac Physiologists & other HCPs

Skills

• Practises a wide range of specialist cardiac physiology diagnostics and interventions
• Acquiring & imparting complex knowledge in challenging environments
• High‑level analytical and judgement for evaluation of complex clinical data
• Organisation of self and others
• Leadership and management

Knowledge

• Up‑to‑date specialist knowledge of cardiac physiology
• Understands the role of cardiac physiology within the NHS
• Understands the general organisation of the NHS
• Recognises the implications of the NSFs, NICE, occupational standards and other applicable NHS directives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata.