Senior Cardiac Physiologist / Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Diagnostic Cardiology is a small, friendly department. We are very proud of the quality services we offer.

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to work in a dedicated Cardiac Centre which is looking to expand its services? We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious individuals to join our growing Cardiac Rhythm Management team in Diagnostic Cardiology, at band 6 or 7 level, depending upon experience. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their clinical and leadership skills and progressing their career.

It is essential that the applicant has BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent, and the ability to work independently in Invasive Physiology with specialism in Cardiac Rhythm Management. The candidate should also be capable of independently performing a range of cardiology testing including 12-lead ECG, provocative ECG and ambulatory monitor analysis. It is desirable for the candidate to be working towards cardiac device accreditation, for band 6 level. It is essential that the candidate has recognised accreditation for Cardiac Rhythm Management, for the band 7 level post.

Our service includes stress echos, TOEs, specialist valve disease clinic, angiography, pacing, CRT-P and implantable loop recorders. We are currently working towards physiologist-led services, including stress echos and an implantable loop recorder service.

We are located in a dedicated Cardiac Centre, including a state of the art Cardiac Catheter Lab. This provides opportunities for a range of cardiac investigations., The role requires you to share our desire to providing the best quality care for patients. Good organisational and time management skills are essential. Being self-motivated and proactive are important qualities.

The main duties include supporting the running of invasive services; requiring you to be independent in diagnostic angiography, pacemaker, CRTP and ILR implantation and follow up. In addition, you will help to support students and junior staff with training and assessment for both local and national programmes (currently apprenticeships and STP).

Some management responsibilities are also required, including line management of staff and contribution to service improvement. You will be working as part of a varied and multidisciplinary team where good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge and provides acute and secondary care services.

We provide community services in West Suffolk, and specialist community services across the county, including nursing, therapy, and specialist services.

Ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation services are provided through community inpatient beds, including at Newmarket Community Hospital (NCH). A new Community Diagnostic Centre based at NCH opened in December 2024.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team.