Job summary
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is delighted to announce a new opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join our wonderful team.
This is a very exciting time for our Cardiology Department. We have secured a full departmental rebuild including the addition of a 4thCardiac Catheter Lab and complete refurbishment of our existing labs. This has enabled installation of the latest technology for EPS/Ablation as well as a full range of other cardiac interventional procedures. The Cardiology refurbishment is just part of a multi-million-pound investment in redevelopment across the whole hospital site, to establish us as the largest and most modern NHS Hospital in the Southwest. The building work is well underway and is due for completion towards the end of the year.
We are also part of the Plymouth Community Diagnostics Centre (PCDC) dueto go live in the summer of 2026. We are currently looking to expand our services with a focus on patient pathway improvement and are open to all forward thinking and innovative ideas/solutions.
As the tertiary hospital and cardio-thoracic centre for the Southwest, weprovidea full range of non-invasive and invasive procedures (including a large congenital non-invasive service).
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
KRA 1 -To be competent in performing a range of routine Cardiac Physiology clinical-technical procedures / techniques, and be working towards becoming an advanced practitioner in at least one specialist field.
KRA 2 - As a practitioner to assist Senior Cardiac Physiologists in providing an organised and efficient clinical-technical input to the diagnostic investigations and therapeutic services of the department.
KRA 3 - As a professional Specialist Healthcare Scientist, assist in the maintenance of standards and quality of the clinical-technical Cardiac Physiology services, including training of junior staff and peers.
KRA 4 - To foster good working relationships - through adequate, timely and appropriate communication - with all other staff, and Patients, with whom the post-holder interacts during the course of their work.
About us
We are a people business - every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES (once qualified)
- Routine resting 12-lead Electrocardiograms: Record / Analyse / Interpret / Report / Sign-off / Final output = diagnosing/ As a solo operator.
AND
- Cardiac exercise ECG Stress / Tolerance Testing: Record / Measurements (including non-invasive blood pressures) / Supervise / Report / Set-up / Monitor.
AND
- 24-hour & 7-day Ambulatory ECG Monitoring - Holters & Cardiac Event Recorders: Fit / Remove / Analyse / Interpret / Report/ As a solo operator.
PLUS
1.4a - Invasive / Interventional Procedures:-
- Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Angioplasty & Stenting and Valvuloplasty: Monitoring / Recording / Measuring / Interpreting
- Near-Patient real-time blood analysis & monitoring: Coagulation monitoring / Oxygen saturations, etc.
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps: Set-up / Maintenance / Troubleshoot / Continuous care
- Right Heart Studies: Blood saturations / Monitoring / Calculations / Record / Measure / Analyse
- Pressure Wire Studies: Set-up / Measure / Record
- Temporary Pacing: Equipment set-up / Threshold testing
- All with assistance
AND/OR
1.4b - Implantable Device Follow-up:-
- Pacemakers single-chamber and dual-chamber: Interrogate / Analyse / Interpret / Program / Troubleshoot / Report / Administrate
- Implantable Loop Recorders: Interrogate / Analyse / Interpret / Program / Troubleshoot / Report / Administrate
- Remote Follow-up/Home Monitoring for pacemakers and ILRs: Download / Interpret / Report / Administrate
- (Auditing outcome, measurements, and comparison = diagnosing)
- All with assistance
AND/OR
1.4c - Invasive arrhythmia therapies:-
- Device Implantation: Pacemakers single and dual chamber: Equipment set-up / Device Prescription / Patient preparation / Monitor / Record / Measure / Test / Analyse / Interpret / Program / Troubleshoot
- Device Implantation: Implantable Loop Recorders: Equipment set-up / Device Prescription / Patient preparation / Monitor / Record / Measure / Test / Analyse / Interpret / Program / Troubleshoot
- All with assistance
AND/OR
1.4d - Echocardiography:
- Transthoracic Adult Echocardiography: Preparing and manipulating Patient / operating ultrasound scanning equipment / imaging / recording / measurements / analysis / interpretation with assistance / diagnostic reporting with assistance.
- Trans-Oesophogeal (endoscopic) Echocardiography [TOE]: Preparing Patient / operating ultrasound scanning equipment / manipulation of probe / operating pulse oximetry equipment / imaging / recording / measurements / analysis
- All with assistance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES (once qualified)
- Routine resting 12-lead Electrocardiograms: Record / Analyse / Interpret / Report / Sign-off / Final output = diagnosing/ As a solo operator.
AND
- Cardiac exercise ECG Stress / Tolerance Testing: Record / Measurements (including non-invasive blood pressures) / Supervise / Report / Set-up / Monitor.
AND
- 24-hour & 7-day Ambulatory ECG Monitoring - Holters & Cardiac Event Recorders: Fit / Remove / Analyse / Interpret / Report/ As a solo operator.
PLUS
1.4a - Invasive / Interventional Procedures:-
- Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Angioplasty & Stenting and Valvuloplasty: Monitoring / Recording / Measuring / Interpreting
- Near-Patient real-time blood analysis & monitoring: Coagulation monitoring / Oxygen saturations, etc.
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps: Set-up / Maintenance / Troubleshoot / Continuous care
- Right Heart Studies: Blood saturations / Monitoring / Calculations / Record / Measure / Analyse
- Pressure Wire Studies: Set-up / Measure / Record
- Temporary Pacing: Equipment set-up / Threshold testing
- All with assistance
AND/OR
1.4b - Implantable Device Follow-up:-
- Pacemakers single-chamber and dual-chamber: Interrogate / Analyse / Interpret / Program / Troubleshoot / Report / Administrate
- Implantable Loop Recorders: Interrogate / Analyse / Interpret / Program / Troubleshoot / Report / Administrate
- Remote Follow-up/Home Monitoring for pacemakers and ILRs: Download / Interpret / Report / Administrate
- (Auditing outcome, measurements, and comparison = diagnosing)
- All with assistance
AND/OR
1.4c - Invasive arrhythmia therapies:-
- Device Implantation: Pacemakers single and dual chamber: Equipment set-up / Device Prescription / Patient preparation / Monitor / Record / Measure / Test / Analyse / Interpret / Program / Troubleshoot
- Device Implantation: Implantable Loop Recorders: Equipment set-up / Device Prescription / Patient preparation / Monitor / Record / Measure / Test / Analyse / Interpret / Program / Troubleshoot
- All with assistance
AND/OR
1.4d - Echocardiography:
- Transthoracic Adult Echocardiography: Preparing and manipulating Patient / operating ultrasound scanning equipment / imaging / recording / measurements / analysis / interpretation with assistance / diagnostic reporting with assistance.
- Trans-Oesophogeal (endoscopic) Echocardiography [TOE]: Preparing Patient / operating ultrasound scanning equipment / manipulation of probe / operating pulse oximetry equipment / imaging / recording / measurements / analysis
- All with assistance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant BSc (Hons) or equivalent professional qualification (BTEC, ONC or HNC (MPPM), Dip HE in Clinical Physiology
Desirable
- Current ILS certification
- RCCP or equivalent registration
Experience
Essential
- Good proven knowledge of non- invasive cardiology including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in similar role
- Proven knowledge of either devices OR invasive cardiology OR echocardiography
- Proven knowledge of cardiovascular information management systems (CVIS)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant BSc (Hons) or equivalent professional qualification (BTEC, ONC or HNC (MPPM), Dip HE in Clinical Physiology
Desirable
- Current ILS certification
- RCCP or equivalent registration
Experience
Essential
- Good proven knowledge of non- invasive cardiology including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in similar role
- Proven knowledge of either devices OR invasive cardiology OR echocardiography
- Proven knowledge of cardiovascular information management systems (CVIS)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
