Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 156-7488147
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Town
- Truro
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Cardiac Physiologist
Band 6
Job overview
Are you seeking your next exciting career opportunity? Are you looking for a department that will value you as an individual and support your career development? We are looking for team members who share our outlook and passion for delivering an exceptional quality cardiac investigation service.
Due to ongoing expansion and development in the cardiac department and the services that it offers, we are looking for new team members. We currently provide a wide range of cardiac diagnostics for both inpatient and outpatient services for residents of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. With the addition of new team members we will be striving to develop our range of Physiologist Led services.
Applicants to the posts should have BSc Clinical Physiology (cardiology) or equivalent. This post is suitable for Physiologists with substantive experience (including education) who are able to demonstrate critical thinking and reasoning. We welcome all applicants and offer the most supportive environment for both personal and professional development to allow you to further develop your career.
This role is full time: 37.5 hours per week + on call commitment.
Main duties of the job
The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, is the main provider of acute healthcare to the majority of Cornwall’s residents and many seasonal visitors. Cardiology Services offer a comprehensive range of investigations and treatments appropriate to a large DGH.
We are seeking a candidate that shares our values and commitment to ensuring the quality of our services. We encourage open engagement in service design and delivery, and seek an individual eager to share knowledge and ideas in an open and friendly forum.
You will be part of a team delivering a wide range of non-invasive and invasive specialist procedures including interventional procedures and device implants and follow-ups. Participation on the on call rota is an essential part of this role.
Non-invasive investigations include exercise tolerance testing, HUTT and a range of holter services.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM ( Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement) or equivalent.
- ILS or ALS certification.
- Professional registration on the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS/RCCP/BSE).
Desirable criteria
- Specialist accredited qualifications (e.g. BSE accreditation, HRUK Pacing Exam)
- Other accredited modules or formally assessed skills & knowledge competencies.
Specialist Skills
Essential criteria
- Cath Lab Experience
- Pacing Experience
- Non-invasive experience (ETT, HUTT, Holter)
Desirable criteria
- Echo Experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience in cardiac physiology with knowledge of range of cardiac diagnostic procedures. (this may include contributory vocational trainee time)
Desirable criteria
- Ability to take responsibility for administrative duties and able to show previous organizational skills and use of initiative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Murray
- Job title
- Head of Department
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872 252433
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