Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and qualified Cardiac Physiologist keen to join an innovative team of Cardiac Physiologists and other Health Care Professionals?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (echo) at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our busy and friendly team. You would be expected to work at all 3 sites which includes Maidstone Hospital, Tunbridge Wells Hospital and the Community diagnostic centre at Maidstone.
The successful applicants should have BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)/ BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Science) / MSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac) or equivalent plus BSE accreditation and registration with HCPC or AHCS. They will be expected to work split shifts between 8am and 8pm, including weekends.
Due to a rapidly expanding cardiology service, significant investment is planned for the service in 2026. This will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in the cutting edge of cardiology and to help shape future cardiac services in Kent.
Main duties of the job
The post would involve working in non-invasive Cardiology, including echocardiography, stress echo, valve clinic & TOE. The post would also involve training and educating physiologists and other staff members in echo/non-invasive.
The Trust offers a range of invasive and non-invasive investigations including Physiologist led exercise stress testing, tilt testing, ambulatory monitoring, device follow-up and complex invasive procedures including angiography, PCI, PPM, ICD / CRT implantation and EP. All Hospital sites hold BSE Departmental Accreditation in Transthoracic echocardiography. We run a Physiologist Led Valve Clinic at both main sites and assist in the Rapid Access Heart Failure Clinic. We are working towards other physiologist lead services including stress echo, bubble, contrast echo & TOE.
We offer regular training sessions, mentorship and engaged leadership at all levels.
The post holder will be given an opportunity for development in echocardiography within the department. Continued professional and personal development is actively encouraged and the successful candidate will be given opportunities and supported to develop their postgraduate skills.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology/ BSc or MSc Healthcare Science (cardiac) or equivalent.
- ILS or equivalent certification
- Post graduate specialism
- BSE accreditation in Echo
Desirable
- HCPC or AHCS registration
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at band 6 or above
- Sound knowledge of Cardiology and the ability to demonstrate competence in performing a range of non-invasive investigations including echo
Desirable
- Experience in cath lab and pacing
- Advanced echo experience (TOE/ stress echo/ Valve clinic)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Able to work under pressure
- Excellent computer skills, competent MS office applications
- Specialist knowledge in physiological testing techniques
- Able to work independently in either non-invasive or invasive cardiology
- Able to provide technical reports independently
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work shifts (8am-8pm split shift) including weekends across all sites
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology/ BSc or MSc Healthcare Science (cardiac) or equivalent.
- ILS or equivalent certification
- Post graduate specialism
- BSE accreditation in Echo
Desirable
- HCPC or AHCS registration
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at band 6 or above
- Sound knowledge of Cardiology and the ability to demonstrate competence in performing a range of non-invasive investigations including echo
Desirable
- Experience in cath lab and pacing
- Advanced echo experience (TOE/ stress echo/ Valve clinic)
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Able to work under pressure
- Excellent computer skills, competent MS office applications
- Specialist knowledge in physiological testing techniques
- Able to work independently in either non-invasive or invasive cardiology
- Able to provide technical reports independently
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to work shifts (8am-8pm split shift) including weekends across all sites
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
