NHS
Chief Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 22 January 2026.
We have a development opportunity, ideal for a Band 6 Physiologist who is looking to develop further and move up to a Band 7 post after completing competencies.
This is a part time fixed term role. Internal applicants will undertake this role on a secondment basis.
Working within a very strong and friendly team you will have established Pacing/cath lab experience and be working towards being independent for complex devices. You will be capable of motivating, developing and leading junior staff. You should be an effective communicator and will work closely with the Head of Department. You will work well under pressure prioritising your workload accordingly.
The Cardio-Respiratory department provides a range of invasive procedures including left heart caths/device implant/explant and Cardioversions. Transoesophageal echo. Non-invasive services include Echo, Dobutamine stress echo, Stress echo (Bike). Exercise tests. Tape fitting and analysis and ECGs. The trust also runs CT angio.
You should possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and be RCCP registered (or have relevant extensive experience).
If you are interested in this post please contact Sharon Archer, Head of Cardio-Respiratory (01206 742201) to discuss further or to arrange an informal visit.
Proposed Interview date: 26th January 2026
Main duties of the job
Be solely responsible for running the physiologist part of the cath lab to include haemodynamic monitoring when patients are undergoing left, right and left heart catheterisation, valve studies and grafts studies.
Accurately record blood saturations to enable a cardiac output to be calculated.
Monitor and assist with pacemaker and loop recorder implants and advise doctor of any adverse conditions.
Run satellite clinics independently in Clacton and Harwich.
Provide an inpatient service for pacemaker and ICD patients.
Respond quickly to requests for ICD patients to have their devices de‑activated on the wards, the hospice and the patient’s home environment to enable a peaceful death.
Run the device clinics and implants as efficiently as possible, always making sure there is plenty of stock and paperwork available.
Develop an electronic implant record using CRM while CVIS is being implemented.
About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification Qualifications
oHTEC MPPM
oASCT RCCP REGISTRATION or equivalent
oILS Certificate
oBSc (Hons) MPPM or equivalent
oWorking towards IBHRE/HRUK accreditation
Experience
oProven experience at Senior Cardiac Physiologist level
oFull range of non-diagnostic investigations
oExperienced in all aspects of Cath lab.
oIndependent in pacemaker satellite clinics and ICD.
Knowledge
oDevelop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team
oUndertake appraisals within Trust guidelines
oPerform ECGs, fitting of ambulatory monitors.
oAdvanced knowledge of Holter Analysis
oAdvanced knowledge of Exercise Stress testing
oUnderstanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
oWorking across multidisciplinary teams and high standards
oTo cross‑train and provide diagnostic and technical assistance to a multidisciplinary team
oExperience of audit
oBasic presentation skills
Skills
oEffective communication skills both written and oral
oAbility to respond quickly to changing priorities, organising and prioritising own and team workload to meet deadlines
oAbility to work without direct supervision within broad procedural guidelines and a team‑player
oAbility to make decisions within defined boundaries
oAbility to manage and co‑ordinate a team
oAbility to develop and maintain efficient technical services
oAbility to deal with members of the public in a diplomatic manner
oCertificates pertaining to attendance on training courses to ensure CPD and optimising a range of technical equipment
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.
Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata
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We have a development opportunity, ideal for a Band 6 Physiologist who is looking to develop further and move up to a Band 7 post after completing competencies.
This is a part time fixed term role. Internal applicants will undertake this role on a secondment basis.
Working within a very strong and friendly team you will have established Pacing/cath lab experience and be working towards being independent for complex devices. You will be capable of motivating, developing and leading junior staff. You should be an effective communicator and will work closely with the Head of Department. You will work well under pressure prioritising your workload accordingly.
The Cardio-Respiratory department provides a range of invasive procedures including left heart caths/device implant/explant and Cardioversions. Transoesophageal echo. Non-invasive services include Echo, Dobutamine stress echo, Stress echo (Bike). Exercise tests. Tape fitting and analysis and ECGs. The trust also runs CT angio.
You should possess a BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent and be RCCP registered (or have relevant extensive experience).
If you are interested in this post please contact Sharon Archer, Head of Cardio-Respiratory (01206 742201) to discuss further or to arrange an informal visit.
Proposed Interview date: 26th January 2026
Main duties of the job
Be solely responsible for running the physiologist part of the cath lab to include haemodynamic monitoring when patients are undergoing left, right and left heart catheterisation, valve studies and grafts studies.
Accurately record blood saturations to enable a cardiac output to be calculated.
Monitor and assist with pacemaker and loop recorder implants and advise doctor of any adverse conditions.
Run satellite clinics independently in Clacton and Harwich.
Provide an inpatient service for pacemaker and ICD patients.
Respond quickly to requests for ICD patients to have their devices de‑activated on the wards, the hospice and the patient’s home environment to enable a peaceful death.
Run the device clinics and implants as efficiently as possible, always making sure there is plenty of stock and paperwork available.
Develop an electronic implant record using CRM while CVIS is being implemented.
About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification Qualifications
oHTEC MPPM
oASCT RCCP REGISTRATION or equivalent
oILS Certificate
oBSc (Hons) MPPM or equivalent
oWorking towards IBHRE/HRUK accreditation
Experience
oProven experience at Senior Cardiac Physiologist level
oFull range of non-diagnostic investigations
oExperienced in all aspects of Cath lab.
oIndependent in pacemaker satellite clinics and ICD.
Knowledge
oDevelop systems to promote efficient and effective working within the team
oUndertake appraisals within Trust guidelines
oPerform ECGs, fitting of ambulatory monitors.
oAdvanced knowledge of Holter Analysis
oAdvanced knowledge of Exercise Stress testing
oUnderstanding of the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
oWorking across multidisciplinary teams and high standards
oTo cross‑train and provide diagnostic and technical assistance to a multidisciplinary team
oExperience of audit
oBasic presentation skills
Skills
oEffective communication skills both written and oral
oAbility to respond quickly to changing priorities, organising and prioritising own and team workload to meet deadlines
oAbility to work without direct supervision within broad procedural guidelines and a team‑player
oAbility to make decisions within defined boundaries
oAbility to manage and co‑ordinate a team
oAbility to develop and maintain efficient technical services
oAbility to deal with members of the public in a diplomatic manner
oCertificates pertaining to attendance on training courses to ensure CPD and optimising a range of technical equipment
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.
Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata
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