Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-8252847-M
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Newmarket Community Diagnostic Centre
- Town
- Newmarket
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 Pro Rata, Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Chief Cardiac Physiologist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The post holder will work as part of the Diagnostic Cardiology team to provide high quality cardiac diagnostics, with patient care at the forefront.
As a band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist you will expected to perform complex diagnostics independently, as well as actively contributing to service development.
The role is primarily based at the new Community Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket, providing diagnostic services to the local community 7 days a week. Occasional working days at the West Suffolk Hospital will be required on a rotational basis. The Newmarket CDC provides outpatient Echocardiography, Ambulatory ECG monitoring and 12 lead ECG services.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to an area of service delivery, as well as line-manage and train junior staff. The post holder will be expected to take an active role in service development, contributing to education, audit and quality assurance within the department.
Due to the nature of the role, candidates must have significant experience as a BSE Accredited Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist
Main duties of the job
It is essential that the applicant holds BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent, and in addition holds BSE Accreditation or equivalent. 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 [email protected] / [email protected] or telephone 01284 712536.
Working for our organisation
#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.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see full job description for further details of the role and person specification.
Please contact Chris Pidgeon if you have any Questions.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- ASCST diploma or equivalent
- Degree in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent
- RCCP or HCPC registration
- Possession of BSE Accreditation
Desirable criteria
- Intermediate Life Support Certification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Advanced knowledge / experience in cardiac diagnostics.
- Proficient in performing and independently reporting: • Provocative ECG • Ambulatory monitor recordings • Adult echocardiography
- Competent IT skills.
- Previous line management experience
- Significant experience as a BSE Accredited Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist
Desirable criteria
- Experience of project management
- Current experience in advanced practice
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Engagement in national or regional educational programmes.
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping
- Able to work well under pressures
- Patient, conscientious and caring.
- Flexible approach to working duties / hours and participate in out of hours rota work as required in future.
- Willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning.
- Ability to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances
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
- Chris Pidgeon
- Job title
- Principal Non-Invasive Cardiac Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284712536
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