Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - CDC

NHS

  • Croydon, Greater London
  • £44,485-52,521 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Band 6Vacancy: 1 x full time (37.5 hours per week)Applications are invited for a highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Department at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work primarily at a newly built Community Diagnostic Centre in New Addington and at both Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital on a rotational basis.A complement of 9 Cardiologists is supported by a team of cardiac physiologists, assistant practitioners, specialist registrars and specialist nurses along with a dedicated clerical team.A full range of non-invasive and invasive procedures are performed within the department and there is also a well established pacemaker, ICD and CRT implant and follow-up service.The main duties of the successful candidate will be to perform non-invasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures and perform Ambulatory ECG analysis. There will also be an opportunity for training to work towards British Society of Echocardiography or British Heart Rhythm Society Accreditation if not already held.This post provides an exciting opportunity an enthusiastic experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join our team and help deliver a high quality service for our patient population.Interview Date TBCMain duties of the jobTo work in co-operation with the Principal Cardiac Physiologist as part of the team that provides Cardiac Physiology Services within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in a timely, efficient, high quality, equitable and cost effective manner.The post holder will be a specialist in the field of Ambulatory ECG analysis with experience in all other areas of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing.In addition to clinical duties, he/ she will have designated managerial/ educational responsibilities as the needs of the service dictate.This is a very busy and demanding role and the successful candidate should have previous experience of working in a Cardiology department.About usWorking at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is both challenging and fulfilling.You will meet some of the most engaging and stimulating people in London who will push you to develop your skills, learn something new and reward you in equal measure.With NHS workers in demand across London and the UK, you could apply for a job at any NHS Trust. If you want to make an impact, accelerate your learning and rise to the daily challenge of caring for a diverse community, then head for Croydon.Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is a modern healthcare organization providing acute and community health services across the borough of Croydon.Our main hospital site is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in producing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centers and in peoples homes.Working in Croydon does not come without its challenges. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we are no exception. But, with the right people on board we are rising to this challenge to provide local people with the quality of care they deserve.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that is making a real difference, then a career at Croydon Health Services could be what you are looking for.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£44,485 to £52,521 a year pa Incl. HCAS (Outer)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number199-NN-6859395-AHPJob locationsNew Addington CDC (with rotation at Croydon Hospital and Purley CDC)CroydonCR7 7YEJob descriptionJob responsibilities**** Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. Job descriptionJob responsibilities**** Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
  • RCCP Registration or eligibility to register
  • Immediate or Advanced Life Support
Desirable
  • Post Graduate professional related membership or qualifications e.g. BSE or BHRS accreditation
  • Management Diploma
  • Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
Knowledge and UnderstandingEssential
  • Sound knowledge of the clinical background to specialist and highly specialist diagnostic and therapeutic non-invasive and invasive procedures in Cardiology.
ExperienceEssential
  • BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent completed with wide ranging clinical postgraduate experience
  • Broad experience and competence maintained in all routine non-invasive procedures
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
  • Highly specialist training in a minimum of one discipline with evidence of maintenance and development of that skill
  • Significant experience working in the field of Cardiology
  • Experience of Cardiology patient database Philips CVIS and imaging archiving system ISCV and electronic patient record Cerner Millennium
Skills/ AbilitiesEssential
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible in working practice and able to work under pressure to deadlines
  • Good IT skills
  • Fault find/ troubleshoot on complex equipment
  • Good written and spoken English with strong effective verbal and written communication
  • Deal sensitively and effectively with telephone enquiries and complaints
  • Calmly and accurately assess a clinical situation within own area of skill and act promptly and appropriately
  • Motivated to expand knowledge and skills
  • Act as a role model for junior grades
Desirable
  • Teaching Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Advanced computer skills
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
  • RCCP Registration or eligibility to register
  • Immediate or Advanced Life Support
Desirable
  • Post Graduate professional related membership or qualifications e.g. BSE or BHRS accreditation
  • Management Diploma
  • Recognised teaching/ assessing qualification
Knowledge and UnderstandingEssential
  • Sound knowledge of the clinical background to specialist and highly specialist diagnostic and therapeutic non-invasive and invasive procedures in Cardiology.
ExperienceEssential
  • BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent completed with wide ranging clinical postgraduate experience
  • Broad experience and competence maintained in all routine non-invasive procedures
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
  • Highly specialist training in a minimum of one discipline with evidence of maintenance and development of that skill
  • Significant experience working in the field of Cardiology
  • Experience of Cardiology patient database Philips CVIS and imaging archiving system ISCV and electronic patient record Cerner Millennium
Skills/ AbilitiesEssential
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible in working practice and able to work under pressure to deadlines
  • Good IT skills
  • Fault find/ troubleshoot on complex equipment
  • Good written and spoken English with strong effective verbal and written communication
  • Deal sensitively and effectively with telephone enquiries and complaints
  • Calmly and accurately assess a clinical situation within own area of skill and act promptly and appropriately
  • Motivated to expand knowledge and skills
  • Act as a role model for junior grades
Desirable
  • Teaching Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Advanced computer skills

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