University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Senior Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist with a specialist interest in CRM to join our friendly team at Worthing Hospital.

We are a forward-thinking department offering a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations and therapies including Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transoesophageal Echocardiography, Ambulatory Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing, Pacemaker, ICD and Complex device implantation, follow up and angiography. We are striving to expand on Physiologist led services and aim to provide and assist staff in Continuing Professional Development.

This post would be an opportunity for a Physiologist with core knowledge and skills wanting to progress their career.

Main duties of the job

Assisting in the delivery of a high-quality Cardiac Investigation Service with a predominant interest in progressing skills within the cath lab and cardiac device follow-up
Being able to perform a wide range of investigations including Echocardiography, pacemaker, ICD and complex device interrogation and follow-up with some supervision; assisting in PPM/ICD/CRT device implant procedures; assisting in all invasive investigations in the Cardiac Catheter Lab and providing comprehensive reports; Leading in Exercise Tolerance Testing as well as undertaking Holter analysis and reporting

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7317464-JUL25

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To organising and managing own workload
Interpreting results and providing reports for Physicians
Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol
Being aware of patient condition and when to call for Physician assistance
Being fully aware of implications of results and refer to Cardiologist when necessary
To organising and managing own workload
Assisting in the day-to-day running of the department
Undertaking supervision and training of staff and healthcare professionals
Providing a role model for the Trust's values, Patient First approach, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and inclusive leadership

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To organising and managing own workload
Interpreting results and providing reports for Physicians
Being conversant with Cardiac Arrest protocol
Being aware of patient condition and when to call for Physician assistance
Being fully aware of implications of results and refer to Cardiologist when necessary
To organising and managing own workload
Assisting in the day-to-day running of the department
Undertaking supervision and training of staff and healthcare professionals
Providing a role model for the Trust's values, Patient First approach, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and inclusive leadership

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science (Cardiology)

Desirable

IHBRE/BHRS
BSE

Skills

Essential

Detailed knowledge of a wide range of Cardiac Investigations
Minimum of 2 years experience post qualification
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
Evidence of managing own continuing personal and professional development
Evidence of ability to supervise/assist in development of students/colleagues

communication

Essential

Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Professional Registration

Desirable

Registration with HCPC or RCCP

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare Science (Cardiology)

Desirable

IHBRE/BHRS
BSE

Skills

Essential

Detailed knowledge of a wide range of Cardiac Investigations
Minimum of 2 years experience post qualification
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
Evidence of managing own continuing personal and professional development
Evidence of ability to supervise/assist in development of students/colleagues

communication

Essential

Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Professional Registration

Desirable

Registration with HCPC or RCCP

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)