Job requirements
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Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Personal Qualities
Evidence of Good Timekeeping and attendance.
- Personal Qualities
Able to work well under pressures.
- Personal Qualities
Approachable.
- Personal Qualities
Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
- Personal Qualities
Willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances.
- Skills and Abilities
Skills in teaching/training
- Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Skills and Abilities
Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Skills and Abilities
Good time-management skills.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to develop empathy and compassion for patients and relatives.
- Skills and Abilities
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience and Knowledge
Advanced knowledge / experience in cardiac diagnostics.
- Experience and Knowledge
Proficient in performing and independently reporting: · Provocative ECG · Ambulatory monitor recordings · Internal Loop recorder downloads · Urgent and planned complex device implant and follow up or adult echocardiography · Carry out diagnostic angiography
- Experience and Knowledge
Competent IT skills
- Experience and Knowledge
Previous line management experience
- Education and Qualifications
ASCST diploma or equivalent
- Education and Qualifications
Degree in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent
- Education and Qualifications
Possession of BSE Accreditation or equivalent
- Education and Qualifications
RCCP or HCPC registration
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills and Abilities
Engagement in national or regional educational programmes.
- Experience and Knowledge
Experience of project management
- Experience and Knowledge
Current experience in advanced practice
- Education and Qualifications
Intermediate Life Support Certification.
Job overview
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you committed to delivering the best and safest care to patients? Would you like to work in a dedicated Cardiac Centre which is continually expanding its services? This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills, progress your career and make a difference to our patients.
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our growing Non-Invasive team with a speciality in Echocardiography.
We are part of a dedicated Cardiac Centre, including a Cardiac Ward and state of the art Cardiac Catheter Lab with an excellent multi-disciplinary team. Diagnostic Cardiology is a small, friendly department and we are very proud of the quality of services we offer including; Trans-thoracic Echo, Stress Echos, Trans-Oesophageal Echo, Specialist Valve Clinics, Diagnostic Coronary Angiography, Pacemakers, CRT and Implantable Loop Recorders. We provide tailored training and support for trainees across a range of entry routes, including the Apprenticeship and STP programmes. We actively encourage staff progression and support staff to obtain / maintain professional accreditation for echo or pacing. Our Diagnostic Cardiology staff consists of a mix of cardiac physiologists, cardiographers, assistant technical officers and administrative support staff.
It is essential that the applicant holds BSE Accreditation or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
This post will involve a degree of managerial responsibilities; therefore, experience in leadership or management roles would be desirable.
To arrange a visit to the department or for more information, please contact Chris Pidgeon (Principal Non-Invasive Physiologist) or Anna Mills (Principal Invasive Physiologist): email christopher.pidgeon@wsh.nhs.uk / anna.mills@wsh.nhs.uk or telephone 01284 712536.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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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.
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This advert is for Chief Cardiac Physiologist with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Cardiac physiologist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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