Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology Investigations
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 long working days per week (3 x 8am - 6pm, & 1 x 8am - 5.30pm))
- Job ref
- 318-25-T0772
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 (pa, pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialised Cardiac Physiologist, Band 6
Band 6
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
The post holder will acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out under the band 6 remit. They will be expected to interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that includes other cardiac physiologists, assistant cardiac practitioners, radiographers, consultants and medical staff, nursing staff and all other personnel either hospital or externally based.
Partake in PCI & to participate in the 24/7 PPCI on call rota as required.
The Trust provides an extensive follow-up service for all devices and includes a well-established remote follow-up service. The remote service has been expanded and developed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The successful candidate will be expected to rotate through both the Non – invasive and the invasive sections of the department. They will be autonomous is a variety of diagnostic investigations and will be offered training to increase their skills and knowledge accordingly.
The Cardiac Services are located on one site at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with a 3rd lab opened in January 2025, with a view to delivering EP locally.
To assist in the responsibility for stock control ensuring levels are maintained appropriately.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform a range of both invasive & non-invasive Cardiac Investigations. They will work in both the Cardiology investigations department and the three intervention Cardiac catheter labs where a full range of both PCI and Pacemaker / Devices procedures are undertaken.
The successful candidate will work autonomously at the Band 6 level and will be supported to attain their Professional qualifications accordingly.
The post holder will partake on the PPCI 24/7 on call rota.
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out under the band 6 remit. They will be expected to interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that includes other cardiac physiologists, assistant cardiac practitioners, radiographers, consultants and medical staff, nursing staff and all other personnel either hospital or externally based.
The post holder will partake in PCI & to participate in the 24/7 PPCI on call rota as required.
To assist in the responsibility for stock control ensuring levels are maintained appropriately.
Provide and receive complex technical information and interpret results for the care of cardiology patients and is a source of expert advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals
Work unsupervised, where experienced, and to follow professional guidelines and protocols within the department
Undertake training as necessary in particular in the field of pacing and devices.
Input data into computerised systems and maintains patients records to ensure accuracy
Maintain the pacemaker and ICD database, including audit data
Maintain and develops systems for remote follow up of devices as required
Ensures equipment is kept safe.
Additional working pattern details: 4 long working days per week (3 x 8am - 6pm, & 1 x 8am - 5.30pm)
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Appropriate previous experience at a Band 5 level
- Previous experience of full range of diagnostic testing
- Degree level or equivalent in related health care area
- Able to partake on the 24/7 PPCI on call rota
- RCCP registration or HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Working towards professional qualifications
- Autonomous in brady pacing implants
- Exposure to complicated device implants/ FU clinics
- Experience of reporting remote monitoring
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Timothy Ruck
- Job title
- Principal Cardiac Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 8281
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