Job overview
We are looking to recruit a dynamic band 6 Cardiac Physiologist for invasive cardiology diagnostics in the cath lab, mainly angio & PCI.
Our Unit offers a full range of cardiac services such as device implants, pacing and ICD follow up, remote monitoring, non-medically supervised exercise tolerance tests, Ambulatory ECG monitoring, non-invasive ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and head-up tilt testing.
We are a British Society of Echocardiography accredited department and offer a full echo service including routine transthoracic studies, contrast, 3D, transoesophageal echo and stress echo (both Dobutamine and Exercise) on both sites and physiologist led stress echo and valve clinic service.
The Cardiology Department at Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has expanded in the last 2 years, to include 2/3 weekly pacing implants sessions and cath lab at Epsom site. The Cardiology Investigations Unit currently supports 9 Cardiologists.
We have close working links with Harefield Hospital, Royal Brompton, St George’s and St Peter’s NHS Trusts.
At band 6 level – BSc Cardiac Physiology degree (or equivalent) is essential and cross site work is mandatory.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work in the cath lab, supporting the effective delivery of the angio & PCI services. Will also be expected to deliver ambulatory ECG monitor service, Exercise Tolerance Test and Head-up Tilt Test (HUTT). Will also support development and education of junior members of the team, like junior cardiac physiologists, cardiographers and apprentices.
The post holder should be proficient at ECG interpretation, Holter analysis and be able to lead exercise tolerance testing.
The candidate must be able to perform resting ECGs and Cardiac Physiologist led exercise stress tests, hooking-up and analyses of 24hr ECG and non-invasive blood pressure ambulatory monitoring and assist with HUTT. Must be able to understand and interpret the results of these tests.
The candidate must also be able to work without supervision and understand the basic guidelines and procedures required to perform clinical tests and demonstrate that they can carry these out to the required standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in invasive cardiac diagnostics, mainly angio & PCI
- Experience in Cardiology non-invasive diagnostics
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
Desirable
- ILS certificate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Proficient with IT systems and applications in Cardiology
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good written and verbal communication skills
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This advert is for Senior Cardiac Physiologist with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer London). The contract type is Permanent: N/A. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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