West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 17 August 2026

Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you committed to delivering the best and safest care to patients? Would you like to work in a dedicated Cardiac Centre which is continually expanding its services? This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills, progress your career and make a difference to our patients.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our growing Non-Invasive team with a speciality in Echocardiography.

We are part of a dedicated Cardiac Centre, including a Cardiac Ward and state of the art Cardiac Catheter Lab with an excellent multi-disciplinary team. Diagnostic Cardiology is a small, friendly department and we are very proud of the quality of services we offer including; Trans-thoracic Echo, Stress Echos, Trans-Oesophageal Echo, Specialist Valve Clinics, Diagnostic Coronary Angiography, Pacemakers, CRT and Implantable Loop Recorders. We provide tailored training and support for trainees across a range of entry routes, including the Apprenticeship and STP programmes. We actively encourage staff progression and support staff to obtain / maintain professional accreditation for echo or pacing. Our Diagnostic Cardiology staff consists of a mix of cardiac physiologists, cardiographers, assistant technical officers and administrative support staff.

It is essential that the applicant holds BSE Accreditation or is working towards this

Main duties of the job
It is essential that the applicant holds BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent, and in addition holds BSE Accreditation. This post will involve a degree of managerial responsibilities; therefore, experience in leadership or management roles would be desirable.

To arrange a visit to the department or for more information, please contact Chris Pidgeon (Principal Non-Invasive Physiologist) or Anna Mills (Principal Invasive Physiologist): email christopher.pidgeon@wsh.nhs.uk / anna.mills@wsh.nhs.uk or telephone 01284 712536.

About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 179-8127450-M
Job locations: West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please review job description attached to view main responsibilities and job duties.

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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• ASCST diploma or equivalent
• Degree in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent
• Possession of BSE Accreditation or working towards
• RCCP or HCPC registration

Desirable

• Intermediate Life Support Certification.

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Advanced knowledge / experience in cardiac diagnostics.
• Proficient in performing and independently reporting:
  Provocative ECG
  Ambulatory monitor recordings
  Internal Loop recorder downloads
  Urgent and planned complex device implant and follow up or adult echocardiography
  Carry out diagnostic angiography
• Competent IT skills
• Previous line management experience

Desirable

• Experience of project management
• Current experience in advanced practice

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Skills in teaching/training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to develop empathy and compassion for patients and relatives.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

• Engagement in national or regional educational programmes.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Evidence of Good Timekeeping and attendance.
• Able to work well under pressures.
• Approachable.
• Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning.
• Ability to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances.

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Principal Non-Invasive Cardiac Physiologist
Christopher Pidgeon
christopher.pidgeon@wsh.nhs.uk
01284712536

Employer details
Employer name: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website