Trainee Cardiac Physiologist: Sponsorship Available

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

The Cardiology department at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Trainee Cardiac Physiologist to join a training and development plan to become an independent Cardiac Physiologist in Invasive Cardiology (Pacing and Cathlab).

We are a supportive, dynamic and friendly team, which is continuously expanding and developing the services that we offer.

The Invasive Cardiology Service offers a comprehensive range of cardiac procedures including Daytime Primary PCI, Elective PCI (with tools like Shockwave, IVUS, IFR, FFR), Bradycardia Pacemaker/ILR implantation and follow-up. Our department has significant experience in teaching and developing Cardiac Physiologists.

The successful candidate will be mentored and supervised during training and is expected to study towards competency in clinical practice. There will be gradual progress from a Trainee Cardiac Physiologist (Band 4) to Cardiac Physiologist (Band 5), Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Band 6) and Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7) on completion of objectives.

The successful candidate will also need to be flexible to the changing needs of the department, as well as demonstrate a willingness to learn to further develop their knowledge and skills.

 

Main duties of the job

Interpret and report 24 hours ECG monitors under supervision.

Work under supervision in cardiac catheter laboratory, monitoring both ECG and intra-cardiac pressures.

Perform basic bradycardia pacing/ILR checks under supervision.

To continuously study, train and develop ECG, Pacing and Cathlab knowledge and skills.

To demonstrate discipline and commitment working towards achieving the training plan objectives.

To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, informing the relevant medical professionals when significant findings are diagnosed.

Obtain ILS certification and appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency e.g. cardiac arrest.

Study towards obtaining the SCST ECG Diploma.

Demonstrate continuing professional development.

Attend mandatory training courses.

To perform routine equipment checks, crash trolley checks and defib checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Undergraduate Diploma or equivalent level experience in a relevant subject
  • GCSE level including science, math or equivalent

Desirable

  • BSc or MSc in relevant scientific subject
  • BLS/ILS

Experience

Essential

  • Previous working experience within cardiology environment

Desirable

  • Experience working in invasive Cardiology

Knowledge

Essential

  • Thorough understanding of human physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of ECG
  • Basic knowledge of Pacing
  • Basic knowledge of Cathlab

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: 18 December 2025

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