Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 04 September 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the team in Cardiac Investigations here at North Bristol NHS Trust. The Consultant team has recently been increased so we now offer complex device implantation and follow up to include CRT-p and CRT-d. We hold BSE Departmental Accreditation for Adult TTE, TOE and as a designated training centre. Along with Consultant appointments we have invested in the infrastructure with a replacement catheter lab commissioned in April 2023. We have a robust replacement programme for our echo machines with four new GE machines delivered within the last 18 monthsand a new reporting system coming online.
We are looking for cardiac physiologists with a high level of experience and knowledge either within cardiac devices or echocardiography.
A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential. A suitable qualification in cardiac devices (BHRS, EHRA or IBHRE) or echocardiography (BSE or equivalent) is essential.
Members of the cardiac physiology team will be expected to rotate around areas of cardiology such as the catheter labs (angiograms, PCI, PPCI, IVUS, OCT, FFR), exercise tolerance testing, tilt tests, tape analysis, device follow up, remote monitoring follow up and device implant to keep up existing skills so experience in those areas would be an advantage.
RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registrations are desirable.
The post is for 37.5 hrs/week, worked over 6 days on an 8am to 6pm working pattern.
Main duties of the job
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About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
IIn Spring 2025, the Cardiology Specialty at NBT is forming a Group Cardiac Service with UHBW, operating as a joined-up service delivered across two Trusts. Cardiac Services will be led by a single leadership team, with UHBW acting as the lead organisation, and site-based leadership in place to support day-to-day operations on all sites. Cardiology care at NBT is delivered in the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital and at the Bristol Heart Institute for UHBW.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
339-MD9174-TJC
Job locations
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
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