# Cardiac Physiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cardiac-physiologist/f4b3a839-8d6c-425d-8695-05bd11faf437 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cardiac-physiologist/f4b3a839-8d6c-425d-8695-05bd11faf437.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £38,488 - £46,852 per annum including HCA - **Contract type:** Permanent: plus 15% RRP - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-01T10:01:29.068Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Kings_College_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiac_Physiologist/Cardiac_Physiologist-v8012293 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8012293?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.kch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Cardiac Non-Invasive Physiology Department at the Denmark Hill site provides a wide range of specialist diagnostic services, including Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), arrhythmia analysis, syncope services, and cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device follow-up. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our supportive and patient-focused team within a busy and dynamic service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in cardiac physiology through structured, work-based training across a broad range of non-invasive diagnostic investigations. The successful candidate will independently perform basic cardiology investigations and support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services for both inpatient and outpatient pathways. Key duties include analysing 24-hour and 7-day Holter recordings, assisting with exercise tolerance testing, head-up tilt testing, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation; while ensuring safe and effective patient care at all times. This advert will close when the maximum number of applications has been received. ### Main duties of the job The main duties of this role include delivering a comprehensive non-invasive cardiac diagnostics service, including performing and analysing ECGs, ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring and interpretation, as well as assisting with Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), Head-Up Tilt Testing (HUTT), and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), and assisting in implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation. The post holder will independently undertake a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations while providing high-quality, patient-centred care for both inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include accurate analysis and reporting of cardiac investigations to support timely diagnosis and clinical decision-making. The successful candidate will maintain professional conduct at all times and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support the department’s objectives and ensure an efficient diagnostic service. The role also requires adherence to all Trust, professional, and local policies and procedures to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based practice. In addition, the post holder will contribute to maintaining high standards of health and safety, clinical governance, and patient care in line with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and relevant legislation. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for competently performing and analysing resting ECGs, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure holter monitoring, and supporting a range of specialist cardiac investigations following appropriate training. These include Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), Exercise Stress Echocardiography (ESE), Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), Head-Up Tilt Table Testing (HUTT), and assisting in implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation . The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused non-invasive cardiac diagnostics service for both inpatient and outpatient pathways. Duties include accurate analysis and reporting of investigations, maintaining clinical records and databases, and ensuring timely escalation of abnormal findings or technical concerns where appropriate. The role requires effective teamwork and active participation in departmental meetings, service development, quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining technical standards. The post holder will manage their workload efficiently, demonstrate professional conduct at all times, and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support departmental objectives and service delivery. The post holder will also support the supervision and development of junior staff and trainees, including PTP and STP students, contributing to teaching and wider educational activities within the Trust. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current guidelines, completing mandatory training, participating in appraisal processes, and attending relevant educational opportunities. The role carries responsibility for maintaining patient confidentiality, promoting equality and inclusion, adhering to all Trust policies and professional standards, and upholding the values of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder is also expected to fulfil safeguarding, health and safety, and clinical governance responsibilities associated with the role. ## Job Details The Cardiac Non-Invasive Physiology Department at the Denmark Hill site provides a wide range of specialist diagnostic services, including Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), arrhythmia analysis, syncope services, and cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device follow-up. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our supportive and patient-focused team within a busy and dynamic service. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in cardiac physiology through structured, work-based training across a broad range of non-invasive diagnostic investigations. The successful candidate will independently perform basic cardiology investigations and support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services for both inpatient and outpatient pathways. Key duties include analysing 24-hour and 7-day Holter recordings, assisting with exercise tolerance testing, head-up tilt testing, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation; while ensuring safe and effective patient care at all times. This advert will close when the maximum number of applications has been received. ## Job Description The main duties of this role include delivering a comprehensive non-invasive cardiac diagnostics service, including performing and analysing ECGs, ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring and interpretation, as well as assisting with Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), Head-Up Tilt Testing (HUTT), and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), and assisting in implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation. The post holder will independently undertake a range of non-invasive cardiac investigations while providing high-quality, patient-centred care for both inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include accurate analysis and reporting of cardiac investigations to support timely diagnosis and clinical decision-making. The successful candidate will maintain professional conduct at all times and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support the department’s objectives and ensure an efficient diagnostic service. The role also requires adherence to all Trust, professional, and local policies and procedures to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based practice. In addition, the post holder will contribute to maintaining high standards of health and safety, clinical governance, and patient care in line with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and relevant legislation. ## Responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for competently performing and analysing resting ECGs, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure holter monitoring, and supporting a range of specialist cardiac investigations following appropriate training. These include Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), Exercise Stress Echocardiography (ESE), Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), Head-Up Tilt Table Testing (HUTT), and assisting in implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation . The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused non-invasive cardiac diagnostics service for both inpatient and outpatient pathways. Duties include accurate analysis and reporting of investigations, maintaining clinical records and databases, and ensuring timely escalation of abnormal findings or technical concerns where appropriate. The role requires effective teamwork and active participation in departmental meetings, service development, quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining technical standards. The post holder will manage their workload efficiently, demonstrate professional conduct at all times, and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support departmental objectives and service delivery. The post holder will also support the supervision and development of junior staff and trainees, including PTP and STP students, contributing to teaching and wider educational activities within the Trust. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current guidelines, completing mandatory training, participating in appraisal processes, and attending relevant educational opportunities. The role carries responsibility for maintaining patient confidentiality, promoting equality and inclusion, adhering to all Trust policies and professional standards, and upholding the values of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder is also expected to fulfil safeguarding, health and safety, and clinical governance responsibilities associated with the role. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Either one of the following qualifications - BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent or - BSc in Healthcare Science (PTP) – Clinical Cardiac Physiology or - MSc in Healthcare Science (STP) – Clinical Cardiac Physiology - Immediate Life Support (ILS) **Desirable** - Evidence of ongoing professional development ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Able to work collaboratively within a team and contribute positively to service delivery - Ability to adapt and respond positively to unexpected issues - Good organisational and time management skills - Demonstrates Trust values: kind, respectful, and team-focused behaviour - Upholds confidentiality, professional standards, and clinical governance requirements ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Good understanding of Cardiac anatomy, physiology, and common cardiac conditions - Knowledge of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures and interpretation principles - Strong underpinning knowledge of ECG analysis and interpretation - Experience of fitting and analysing ECG and BP monitors **Desirable** - Basic competency in Coronary angiography - Basic competency in ILR implantation - Brady and Tachy CRM device follow up experience ## Documents - [jd&ps (pdf, 469.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10419311) - [denmark hill site map (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=606) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.