West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Cardiac Physiologist / Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to work in a dedicated Cardiac Centre which is looking to expand its services? We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious individuals to join our growing Cardiac Rhythm Management team in Diagnostic Cardiology, at band 6 or 7 level, depending upon experience. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their clinical and leadership skills and progressing their career.

It is essential that the applicant has BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent, and the ability to work independently in Invasive Physiology with specialism in Cardiac Rhythm Management. The candidate should also be capable of independently performing a range of cardiology testing including 12-lead ECG, provocative ECG and ambulatory monitor analysis. It is desirable for the candidate to be working towards cardiac device accreditation, for band 6 level. It is essential that the candidate has recognised accreditation for Cardiac Rhythm Management, for the band 7 level post.

Our service includes stress echos, TOEs, specialist valve disease clinic, angiography, pacing, CRT-P and implantable loop recorders. We are currently working towards physiologist-led services, including stress echos and an implantable loop recorder service.

We are located in a dedicated Cardiac Centre, including a state of the art Cardiac Catheter Lab. This provides opportunities for a range of cardiac investigations.

Main duties of the job
Diagnostic Cardiology is a small, friendly department. We are very proud of the quality services we offer.

The role requires you to share our desire to providing the best quality care for patients. Good organisational and time management skills are essential. Being self-motivated and proactive are important qualities.

The main duties include supporting the running of invasive services; requiring you to be independent in diagnostic angiography, pacemaker, CRTP and ILR implantation and follow up. In addition, you will help to support students and junior staff with training and assessment for both local and national programmes (currently apprenticeships and STP).

Some management responsibilities are also required, including line management of staff and contribution to service improvement. You will be working as part of a varied and multidisciplinary team where good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Please see the job description for the band 6 & 7 essential criteria

About us
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care 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 is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge and provides acute and secondary care services.

We provide community services in West Suffolk, and specialist community services across the county, including nursing, therapy, and specialist services.

Ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation services are provided through community inpatient beds, including at Newmarket Community Hospital (NCH). A new Community Diagnostic Centre based at NCH opened in December 2024.

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

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Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 179-8394431-M
Job locations: West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education & Qualification

• Essential: BSc in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent; working towards echo BSE/pacing IBHRE/BHRS accreditation; working towards RCCP/HCPC registration; ASCST diploma or equivalent (Band 7); possession of BSE Accreditation/IBHRE or HRUK/BHRS Devices (Band 7); RCCP or HCPC registration (Band 7)
• Desirable: Intermediate Life Support Certification

Experience & Knowledge

• Essential: High degree of knowledge / clinical acumen in cardiology; proficient in performing and independently reporting provocative ECG, ambulatory monitor recordings, internal loop recorder downloads, echocardiograms/pacing implant and follow up, and carry out diagnostic angiography; competent IT skills; previous line management experience (Band 7)
• Desirable: Experience of leading projects; history of teaching/training; current experience in advanced practice

Skills & Abilities

• Essential: Skills in teaching/training; able and willing to take charge; good time management skills; able to contribute to change; sound interpersonal organisational and communication skills; leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team (Band 7)
• Desirable: Engagement in national or regional educational programmes (Band 7)

Personal qualities

• Essential: Initiative and motivation; able to work well under pressure; good team player; assertive yet approachable; patient, conscientious, and caring; flexible approach to working hours/duties and participate in out of hours rota work as required in future; ability to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances; willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning

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
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UK Registration
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Employer details
Employer name: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address: West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.wsh.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Principal Invasive Cardiac Physiologist, Charlotte Mehegan, charlotte.mehegan@wsh.nhs.uk, 01284712536

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