Job summary We are pleased to be able to offer a suitably qualified Cardiac Physiologist an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly expanding, friendly team of Cardiac Physiologists at the Worcester Royal Hospital. The post holder will be expected to perform 12 lead ECGs, Ambulatory 24 hr ECG/BP Monitoring and Analysis, Event Monitoring, assist with Medical & Physiologist supervised Exercise Tolerance Tests, work independently during angiography and PCI, and perform and develop skills in pacemaker and complex device follow up and implant. As a family friendly department, we are able to offer this position as full time or part time. We are in the process of amending working patterns to include four days a week. In view of the proposed 7-day service we would be happy to accommodate weekend working, if this is desirable. We have 14 Consultant Cardiologists within Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, and the trust comprises of three hospitals: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, the Alexandra Hospital, and Kidderminster Treatment Centre. We have an established complex device service, electrophysiology and primary PCI, all of which the post holder will have the opportunity to work within. For informal enquiries contact Nicholas John, Countywide Cardiopulmonary Manager, or Sarah Davis, Deputy Manager, on 01905 760690 Main duties of the job Provide Physiologist support during complex devices/permanent pacemaker and implantable loops implants. Analyse complex data and recognise when to re-programme appropriate parameters as per manufacturer and departmental policies and protocols for individual patients at device/pacemaker follow up clinics.Undertake a Specialised Physiologists role in the invasive PCI service based in the Cardiac Catheter lab. Perform unsupervised monitoring of cardiac haemodynamic, invasive intra-cardiac pressures on clinically high-risk Cardiac patients. Including preparation and management of balloon pump equipment for insertion of intra-aortic balloon.Perform as lead Physiologist in Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests. (ETTs) Without supervision, analyse and report the results of the procedure, in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures.Provide Physiologist support during medically supervised ETTs.Prepare, hook up, remove, download, analyse the recordings, providing written reports on 24 hr Ambulatory ECG recorders, Blood Pressure recorders and Cardiac Event recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols.Perform Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust.Responsible for setting up equipment, preparing and carrying out Tilt table testing for medically and Physiologist supervised investigations.Further develop highly specialist skills in CRM and work towards gaining accreditation. About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Details Date posted 02 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9365-25-0480-3 Job locations Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Job description Job responsibilities Provide Physiologist support during complex devices/permanent pacemaker and implantable loop implants. Analyse complex data and recognise when to re-programme appropriate parameters as per manufacturer and departmental policies and protocols for individual patients at device/pacemaker follow up clinics.Undertake a Specialised Physiologists role in the invasive PCI service based in the Cardiac Catheter lab. Perform unsupervised monitoring of cardiac haemodynamic, invasive intra-cardiac pressures on clinically high-risk Cardiac patients. Alerting Physician immediately of any changes in parameters. Including preparation and management of balloon pump equipment for insertion of intra-aortic balloon.Perform as lead Physiologist in Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests. (ETTs) Without supervision, analyse and report the results of the procedure, in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures.Provide Physiologist support during medically supervised ETTs.Prepare, hook up, remove, download, analyse the recordings, providing written reports on 24 hr Ambulatory ECG recorders, Blood Pressure recorders and Cardiac Event recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols. Perform Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust. Interpret the results and inform the relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as per the departmental protocol and procedure. Responsible for setting up equipment, preparing and carrying out Tilt table testing for medically and Physiologist supervised investigations.Further develop specialist skills in CRM and work towards gaining accreditation.Designated responsibility to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on patients in an emergency situation. Job description Job responsibilities Provide Physiologist support during complex devices/permanent pacemaker and implantable loop implants. Analyse complex data and recognise when to re-programme appropriate parameters as per manufacturer and departmental policies and protocols for individual patients at device/pacemaker follow up clinics.Undertake a Specialised Physiologists role in the invasive PCI service based in the Cardiac Catheter lab. Perform unsupervised monitoring of cardiac haemodynamic, invasive intra-cardiac pressures on clinically high-risk Cardiac patients. Alerting Physician immediately of any changes in parameters. Including preparation and management of balloon pump equipment for insertion of intra-aortic balloon.Perform as lead Physiologist in Cardiac Physiologist led Exercise Tolerance Tests. (ETTs) Without supervision, analyse and report the results of the procedure, in accordance with national and departmental protocols and procedures.Provide Physiologist support during medically supervised ETTs.Prepare, hook up, remove, download, analyse the recordings, providing written reports on 24 hr Ambulatory ECG recorders, Blood Pressure recorders and Cardiac Event recorders, according to the departmental procedures and protocols. Perform Electrocardiograms on all categories of patients within the trust. Interpret the results and inform the relevant Physician of any adverse abnormalities, as per the departmental protocol and procedure. Responsible for setting up equipment, preparing and carrying out Tilt table testing for medically and Physiologist supervised investigations.Further develop specialist skills in CRM and work towards gaining accreditation.Designated responsibility to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on patients in an emergency situation. Person Specification Personal qualities Essential Basic computer skills. Good level of written and communication skills. Persuasive and motivational skills may be required with patients reluctant to undergo investigations. Be able to use own initiative, be confident conscientious, polite, able to carry out instructions accurately. Good time management. Flexible approach to work. Smart appearance. Able to relate to the general public, Good team working skills. Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post Desirable BHRS / EHRA / IBHRE Accreditation (working towards) SCST (parts 1 & 2) or equivalent Current ILS certification. Voluntary Registration for AHCS/ HCPC Experience Essential Significant relevant previous experience as a Cardiac Physiologist. Previous experience across a broad range of Cardiology investigations. Desirable Previous experience in echocardiography and Complex PCI Person Specification Personal qualities Essential Basic computer skills. Good level of written and communication skills. Persuasive and motivational skills may be required with patients reluctant to undergo investigations. Be able to use own initiative, be confident conscientious, polite, able to carry out instructions accurately. Good time management. Flexible approach to work. Smart appearance. Able to relate to the general public, Good team working skills. Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Physiology or equivalent Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to post Desirable BHRS / EHRA / IBHRE Accreditation (working towards) SCST (parts 1 & 2) or equivalent Current ILS certification. Voluntary Registration for AHCS/ HCPC Experience Essential Significant relevant previous experience as a Cardiac Physiologist. Previous experience across a broad range of Cardiology investigations. Desirable Previous experience in echocardiography and Complex PCI 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 details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Charles Hastings Way Worcester Worcestershire WR5 1DD Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Charles Hastings Way, WR5 1DD Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom