Job summary
The Sussex Cardiac Centre is based in Brighton at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. This is a very exciting time to join the Trust as we are undergoing extensive modernisation and redevelopment. The 3Ts project has transformed the Royal Sussex County site delivering a state-of-the-art environment and services. Our new department is based in the Louisa Martindale Building at the centre of this project. We are a very busy department providing a wide range of investigations. We are looking to recruit a dynamic team member to cover maternity leave for 1 year. The vacancy is within the device and EP team but other specialties will be considered.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Main duties of the job
The Echocardiography department provides routine TTE outpatient and inpatient service. More specialised services include 3D, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Exercise Echo, Contrast, Bubble, Adult Congenital and Heart Failure screening. The TOE service delivers support to the complex structural interventions in the Cath lab as well as all clinical lists. The department is actively involved in Research studies involving TAVI, ASD and PFO closures. As a BSE accredited Department since 2008, we have weekly review and monthly teaching meetings attended by one or more Consultants, Registrars, Cardiac Physiologists and junior staff.

The busy multidisciplinary team within the Cardiac Catheter Labs provides complex structural intervention, complex EP (VT and AF ablation) and PCI. The continually expanding device service has developed to support all the latest technology as well as a rapidly growing virtual follow-up clinic. All complex devices are implanted at the centre, including CRT and ICDs. The centre benefits from a Physiologist Led ILR Implant and Explant service and has been a pioneer within this field.

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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

Details
Date posted: 01 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year, Per annum, Pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 279-8079638-JUL26
Job locations: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To undertake, supervise and teach at highly specialist level a broad range of complex invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures throughout the Sussex Cardiac Centre and associated locations as required.

To support the lead cardiac physiologists by taking additional responsibility for the day to day activities of a single discipline e.g. echocardiography, cardiac rhythm management, interventional cardiology.

To undertake, under supervision, advanced invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures.

To work on a rotational basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the cardiac catheterisation laboratories, participating in an on-call rota to ensure continuous emergency cover out of hours as required.

To assist senior staff in ensuring continuous provision of research-based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.

To work to the standards set by the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS), Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)/ Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) as well as societies relevant to specific specialisms, e.g. British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) and British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS)

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology Degree or BSc Healthcare Science or MSc Clinical Science or RCCP recognised precursor
• Post-graduate profession related qualification +/- accreditation e.g. BSE, BHRS or IBHRE
• BLS Certified

Desirable

• MSc Cardiology or equivalent
• ILS Certified

Registration
Essential

• Registered with AHCS or voluntarily registered to practice with RCCP

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Detailed knowledge of all Cardiac investigations including highly specialised procedures.
• Substantial post basic training.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Band 6 qualified Cardiac Physiologist
• Previous experience of teaching formally/informally

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Cardiac Physiologist, Caroline New Jackson, caroline.new@nhs.net, 01273664643