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Job summary

Main area
Cardiorespiratory Physiology Team
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-8195446SBH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/08/2026 23:59

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Chief Cardiac Physiologist – Non-Invasive (Band 7)

Band 7

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. 

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Chief Cardiac Physiologist – Non-Invasive (Band 7)

Barts Health NHS Trust & University College London Hospitals (UCLH) University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and motivated individuals to work in the Cardiac Diagnostics in a role primarily based at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), with opportunities for cross-site working across the Barts Health network.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Cardiac Physiologist – Non-Invasive to join our expanding Cardiorespiratory Physiology team.

This role is primarily based at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), with opportunities for cross-site working across the Barts Health network. It offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop high-quality non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services within one of the UK’s largest cardiovascular centres. The post-holder will be required to work autonomously (or will be trained, dependent on background experience) across the services.

We have a supportive environment for training and development which can include attendance at National Conferences.  You will be expected to demonstrate experience consistent with this grade to support the current service and to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.

Applications from candidates who have a BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) with a cardiology 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide highly specialised non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services, primarily based at University College London Hospitals, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care across a diverse population. The role involves autonomous practice in the analysis and reporting of complex cardiac investigations, alongside contributing to service development, quality assurance, and education.

Key responsibilities include the independent reporting of GP electrocardiograms (ECGs) as part of Advice and Guidance pathways, ensuring timely and clinically accurate interpretation to support primary care decision-making. The post holder will lead and contribute to quality assurance processes within the non-invasive service, maintaining compliance with departmental, national, and professional standards 

The role also encompasses the analysis and reporting of ambulatory monitoring, including Holter ECGs and blood pressure recordings. In addition, the post holder will play an active role in education and training of junior staff, students, and multidisciplinary colleagues. 

There will be opportunities to rotate to Barts Health NHS Trust to further develop specialist skills in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and exercise tolerance testing (ETT), contributing to cross-site collaboration and service enhancement.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post-qualification experience in non-invasive cardiac physiology
  • Demonstrable experience in analysis and reporting of ambulatory ECG (Holter) and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and/or exercise tolerance testing (ETT)
  • Experience in staff supervision, mentorship, or line management

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work in and contribute to a team environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Advanced knowledge of ECG interpretation, including arrhythmia recognition and clinical significance
  • Knowledge of the data protection act and an understanding of patient confidentiality.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar IT systems.
  • Knowledge of CPET and ETT principles and interpretation
  • Knowledge of current research and developments in cardiac diagnostics

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
  • Immediate Life Support.
  • Relevant training in non-invasive cardiology diagnostics
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma in ECG interpretation (e.g. Society for Cardiac Science and Technology )
  • Registration with the AHCS or HCPC.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jose Bingcang
Job title
Deputy Principal Cardiac Physiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

If you would like to arrange a site visit, please contact Jose Bingcang, Deputy Principal Cardiac Physiologist

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