Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist

Cardiac Physiologist – Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiac Outpatients Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The role involves performing a range of cardiac diagnostic investigations, supporting routine and complex cardiac assessments, and delivering high standards of patient care. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will manage daily diagnostic workloads, contribute to efficient cardiology services, and support care delivery across Trust locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform and interpret 12-lead ECGs, escalating significant findings according to departmental protocols.
• Analyse ambulatory cardiac rhythm recordings and produce factual reports to support clinical decision-making.
• Review event and blood pressure monitoring data, referring abnormal results when necessary.
• Support and, following competency-based training, lead exercise tolerance testing procedures.
• Assist with haemodynamic monitoring and invasive cardiac investigations within the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory.
• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, and consumables for implantable loop recorder implantation sessions.
• Participate in cardiac rhythm device services, including device follow-up clinics, remote monitoring, and supervised pacing clinics.
• Carry out daily checks of resuscitation equipment and report any issues.
• Maintain accurate patient records using electronic patient administration and cardiology information systems.
• Adhere to Trust policies, professional standards, infection prevention measures, and clinical governance requirements.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organised clinical environment.

About NHS Professionals

NHS Professionals manages England’s largest NHS staff bank, offering healthcare professionals greater flexibility, career development opportunities, and access to over 50 NHS Trusts.

Benefits include:

• Learning and development opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible and committed shifts to support work-life balance.
• Wellbeing resources and paid annual leave.
• Access to a wide range of NHS Trusts and work locations.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Cardiac Physiology, Healthcare Science (PTP), or equivalent qualification (or due to qualify this year).
• Experience in ECG recording, interpretation, and cardiac monitor analysis.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience using patient administration systems.
• Strong communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Professional approach to handling confidential information.

Desirable Experience

• Cardiac catheterisation laboratories.
• Device follow-up clinics.
• Exercise tolerance testing.
• Previous cardiac physiology experience.

Additional Information

The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and requires current UK professional registration.

Location: Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Hamstel Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX.