Cardiac Physiologist

Job overview

Applications are invited for a band 5 rotational position within cardiac physiology. You will have a degree in cardiac physiology (or equivalent) and will have RCCP or AHCS registration in progress or completed. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large team and gain experience in both invasive and non-invasive cardiac physiology. We are a friendly and supportive team with a focus on delivering excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in all aspects of the Cardiology Department and will be expected to rotate between both non-invasive and invasive areas of the department. First and foremost is the ability to be part of a team.

You should be able to perform 12 lead ECG’s; ambulatory monitors including analysis; physiologist-led provocative treadmill tests; pharmacological MIBI; left and right heart catheterisation; ILR implant and analysis; standard pacemaker implantation and follow up with supervision; complex device follow-up with supervision.

Full and ongoing training and support will be provided for the successful candidate with a view to acquire further qualifications and accreditation. We are in the process of introducing a structured and comprehensive professional development plan for advancement as part of the appraisal system.

The post holder will be expected to remain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations on a one-to-one basis with the general public and other interest groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 16th November 2026

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.