Main area Cardiac physiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (On Call plus weekend shifts) Job ref 410-MED-8006462
Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Town LIVERPOOL Salary £39,959 – £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/06/2026 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 6
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision ‘to bethe best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation’.
Job overview
Join our team of Cardiac Physiologists. Candidates must be competent to perform the full range of cardiac diagnostic tests including non‑invasive testing, Cath lab, device implant and follow‑up. Competence in Cath lab procedures and device follow‑up is desirable.
- Provide evidence of continuing professional development
- Hold a Degree in Clinical Physiology, or BTEC/HTEC in MPPM, or equivalent. Willingness to work towards a postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Rhythm Management (BHRS) is required
- Voluntary AHCS Registration is essential
- Work effectively under pressure, prioritise workload and support junior staff development
- Full‑time contract with a commitment to on‑call after training completion
Main duties of the job
Perform invasive and non‑invasive diagnostic cardiac investigations independently. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of cardiac investigations, including non‑invasive cardiac testing, Cath lab work, pacemaker implant and follow‑up. Training will be provided to meet safe and competent standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Work through all areas of Cardiac Diagnostics
- Perform specialised diagnostic cardiac physiological testing on patients to aid clinical diagnosis
- Demonstrate empathy when dealing with patients in distressing conditions
- Interpret results and provide factual reports for specialised diagnostic cardiac investigations
- Communicate effectively and advise both clinical and non‑clinical staff regarding outcomes of diagnostic investigations
Qualifications and Education
- BSc Clinical Physiology
- ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent. HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent
- Voluntary Registered with AHCS
- ILS/ALS
Knowledge and Experience
- Evidence of ongoing personal development
- Competent to perform full range of non‑invasive procedures
- Competent to perform pacing implant and follow‑up
- Competent within the Catheter lab
- Experience in research projects
- Understanding of maintaining patient confidentiality and health and safety
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work in a highly demanding environment
- Excellent team working skills
- Take responsibility for accurate work
- Work under pressure
- Ability to organise work rotas
- For on‑call purposes must reside within 30 minutes response time or be prepared to stay on site
Values & Behaviours
- Dynamic
- Team Worker
- Leader
- Flexibility
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