Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 17 August 2025

Job summary

We have the opportunity to recruit a Specialist Band 6 Cardiac Physiologist / Cardiac Healthcare Scientist. They will assist in the provision of an efficient and cost-effective invasive and non-invasive cardiac service in the Royal United Hospital. This will include performing ECGs, Holter monitoring/analysis, Physiologist led exercise testing, Tilt Table Testing, independent working within the Cath Lab and Nuclear Medicine perfusion scans. They will also support the manager in ensuring compliance with and maintenance of professional standards at local and national level.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a Specialised Physiologist's role in both the ambulatory area and invasive service based in the Cardiac Catheter lab, working independently.

Take part in the on-call service.

Support community based services if required.

Perform as lead physiologist in Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Test (ETTs) Analyse and report the results of the in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures.

Provide Physiologist support during complex and brady device implantation and implantable loop implants.

Analyse complex data and recognise when to re-programme appropriate parameters as per manufacturer and departmental policies/protocols for individual patients at device/pacemaker follow up clinics

Analysis and reporting of Remote device downloads, in accordance with the respective departmental protocols.

Prepare, hook up, remove, download and analyse the recordings, providing written reports on 24 hr-7 day Ambulatory ECG recorders, Blood Pressure recorders and Cardiac Event recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols.

Perform Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust. Interpret the results and inform the relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as per the departmental protocol and procedure.

Physiologist support for tilt table testing.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitalsto work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more aboutliving and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about ourextensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future withthe landmark Dyson Cancer Centreand ourpassion for research.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7354283

Job locations

Royal United Hospital, Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • BSc/PTP/STP in Cardiology
  • Able to perform the range of Cardiology investigations including ECG application, manual BP measurement, setting up work areas and investigation rooms, able to physically manage echocardiography, adequate eyesight to see programmers / ECG traces/ echo images.

Desirable

  • Able to use Trust and generic IT systems such as patient data management systems, Microsoft. Able to keep patient records/ department records appropriately.

Essential

Essential

  • At least 12 months experience as B5
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • BSc/PTP/STP in Cardiology
  • Able to perform the range of Cardiology investigations including ECG application, manual BP measurement, setting up work areas and investigation rooms, able to physically manage echocardiography, adequate eyesight to see programmers / ECG traces/ echo images.

Desirable

  • Able to use Trust and generic IT systems such as patient data management systems, Microsoft. Able to keep patient records/ department records appropriately.

Essential

Essential

  • At least 12 months experience as B5

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital, Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital, Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Echo and Ambulatory Services

James Willis & Petra Lowe

james.willis@nhs.net

01225821530

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-7354283

Job locations

Royal United Hospital, Bath

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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