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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
22 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Willingness to learn new skills and undertake personal development.
- Other
Reliable, polite and helpful.
- Other
Punctual and an effective timekeeper.
- Other
Willing to work at other sites across the Trust as required.
- Other
Knowledge of the data protection act and understanding of patient confidentiality.
- Other
Knowledge and understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity.
- Skills
Ability to work as part of a team
- Skills
Ability to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard
- Skills
Effective verbal and written communication
- Skills
Ability to cope with a heavy workload
- Skills
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and meet deadlines initiative
- Skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of clinical staff and managers.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of catheter lab procedures
- Knowledge
Knowledge of brady-pacemaker implant and follow up, Complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up
- Knowledge
Knowledge of implantable loop recorder implant, follow up and pathways
- Knowledge
Knowledge of ECG procedures, physiologist led exercise stress testing.
- Experience
· Experience across a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and intervention procedures
- Experience
· Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff
- Experience
· Experience of communicating directly with patients/carers and visitors
- Qualifications
BSc Cardiac Science or equivalent
- Qualifications
BHRS/IBHRE accreditation (working towards, in part or completed)
- Qualifications
Immediate Life Support
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Experience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
- Skills
Ability to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
- Skills
Ability to exercise own judgement.
- Skills
Computer literate - proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge
Basic EP knowledge
- Knowledge
High degree of knowledge in medical terminology.
- Experience
Experience in device implant and follow up
- Experience
Experience of training people
- Experience
Ability to perform a range of diagnostic tests and provide factual reports with minimum supervision
- Qualifications
· SCST/RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registration.
- Qualifications
· IBHRE/BHRS/EHRA certification
Job overview
Senior Cardiac Physiologist – Cardiac Invasive Services
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Department at Barts Health NHS Trust. Based primarily at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the successful candidate will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology services, with cross-site working across the Trust as required. The role will involve supporting the day-to-day delivery of cardiac investigations and procedures, including cardiac catheter laboratory procedures, cardiac rhythm management pathways, device follow-up clinics and a range of non-invasive diagnostic tests. The successful applicant will also contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the training and supervision of junior staff and trainees. PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is recruiting for 2 roles, 1 fixed term 12 months full time role full time and 1 fixed term 12 months part time(22.5 hours) role. The fixed term posts are for Maternity cover.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should be competent in non-invasive cardiac investigations and have experience working within a cardiac catheter laboratory environment. Experience in cardiac rhythm management, including pacemaker, ICD and CRT follow-up, would be advantageous. Candidates working towards independent practice in device therapies and BHRS accreditation are encouraged to apply. We are committed to supporting professional development and offer a strong culture of education, mentorship and clinical excellence. Opportunities are available to develop specialist skills, gain further qualifications and accreditations, attend national conferences, and participate in internal and external training programmes aligned to service needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and the ability to work effectively within a busy and evolving cardiology service. You will be expected to demonstrate the professionalism, leadership and clinical expertise appropriate to a senior role, while embracing opportunities for further development and career progression. If you are looking to advance your career within one of the largest and most innovative cardiology services in the UK, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Employees appointed to this role will be subject to Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service, including the applicable provisions for on-call duties and designated rest periods. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Applicant requirements
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 Senior Cardiac Physiologist with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Cardiac physiologist role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc and pro rata for part time post. The contract type is 12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months). The application deadline is 29 Sep 2026.
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