Associate Practitioner in Cardiography: Sponsorship Available

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job Summary

Looking for a new position in the Cardiology field? At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we’re driven by a clear mission: to deliver world-class healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and training. Now, we’re inviting a new associate practitioner in Cardiology to join our friendly, expert team in the renowned Cardiac Rhythm Management and electrophysiology department.

Work at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, where you’ll handle a full spectrum of investigations, including ECGs and Holter’s. With our large cardiac rhythm management program, you’ll have the chance to contribute to the care of our patients.

We are a team comprised of motivated and skillful Consultant cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, Associate practitioners, Cardiographers and Cardiac nurse specialists. We are looking for a caring and hard working experienced band 4 Associate Practitioner in Cardiology or a senior band 3 Cardiographer who wants to develop.

The ideal candidate will be expected to analyse 24hr ECG’s and blood pressure monitors, assist with exercise testing and provide training to junior cardiographers and student healthcare scientists.This role would be based at Charing Cross Hospital though will rotate across all sites.

 

Main duties of the job

  • To carry out a range of routine non-invasive clinical cardiac investigations
  • To demonstrate technical proficiency in a range of routine non-invasive diagnostic techniques
  • To be able to analyse and report on the results of routine investigations associated with the role.
  • To assist Cardiac Physiologists while they carry out complex investigations and procedures
  • To work actively with the other members of the team to provide a high quality service
  • To participate in departmental meetings, training programmes and CPD requirements
  • To assist in the supervision and training of junior Cardiographers and other healthcare assistants
  • To participate in quality assurance and any audit and research activities undertaken within the department

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • GCSE in English and at least one science subject
  • Certificates showing completion of external short clinical-technical courses in Electrocardiography

Desirable

  • An A level in Science. Completion of the SCST (Society for Cardiological Sciences and Technology) national examination in Electrocardiography

Experience

Essential

  • Technically competent at ECG recording and interpretation
  • Proven experience in analysing Ambulatory recordings and assisting with Exercise Treadmill Testing
  • Proven administrative skills and computer literacy as required for routine use of clinical and patient database systems

Desirable

  • NHS experience in relevant specific area

Skills

Essential

  • Technically competent at ECG recording and interpretation
  • Proven experience in analysing Ambulatory recordings and assisting with Exercise Treadmill Testing

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Trust’s Patient information system

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 17 September 2025

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