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Senior Cardio-respiratory Physiologist

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location
London, England
Salary
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
11 Jun 2026
Contract Type
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.)
Posted Date
28 May 2026

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Job overview

Band 6 Senior Cardiorespiratory Physiologist – CPET  (Mavacamten clinic)  Barts Health Trust is currently one of the largest NHS Trust in England and encompasses four hospitals based in the centre and East of London.  The Trust is comprised of the Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London, Whipps Cross and Newham University Hospitals.   We also help provide cardiac physiology services at University College London Hospital. We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and motivated individual to work at the Barts Heart Centre in the City. The successful candidate will primarily be conducting cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPET) to support the expanding mavacamten clinic. This role will also involve operational support of clinical triaging and quality assurance in CPET. There will also be opportunity to assist  and develop in areas of non-invasive cardiac physiology.   Informal enquiries are welcome and can be arranged by  contacting David Bruce – [email protected].

Main duties of the job

The Barts Heart Centre has an expanding CPET service across the cardio respiratory network and you will be a key part of developing the CPET and wider cardio-respiratory services.   We have a supportive environment for training and development and attendance at National Conferences.  You will be expected to demonstrate maturity and experience consistent with this grade to support the current service and to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.  Applications from candidates who have a BSc Clinical Physiology (or  international equivalent), or those with a relevant Exercise Science background will be welcome.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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This advert is for Senior Cardio-respiratory Physiologist with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc. 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 11 Jun 2026.

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