Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Senior Cardiac Physiologist - Peterborough

Posted 29 December 2025 — 4 days ago.

Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Cardiac Physiologist, based in our purpose built unit at Peterborough City Hospital, with planned rotation to our other site, including the planned CDC, due to open in the autumn of 2026. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join our friendly team, supporting our angiography and pacing lab, to develop skills in CRM follow up and to take a senior role in ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing services.

You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to work both as part of a team and independently, along with a sound knowledge of cardiac anatomy. The department offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive investigations including ECGS, ambulatory monitoring and Physiologist led exercise tolerance tests. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and organisation of these services.

Suitable applicants will have completed a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) and be RCCP or AHCS registered and have current experience in ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing as well as meeting the requirements detailed in the person specification and job description.

• Plan and implement cardiac non-invasive diagnostic procedures without direct supervision, including the setting and monitoring of standards
• Provide specialist ECG and ambulatory monitoring training and act as departmental clinical educator to support the development of junior staff
• Take charge of the non-invasive diagnostics area as required

• Essential BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or recognised level of qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement
• Essential Registered or working towards registration with RCCP/HCPC
• Desirable Accredited or working towards BHRS (formerly HRUK) exam or IBHRE

• At least 2 years experience as a qualified Cardiac Physiologist
• Ability to develop and manage other trainee and junior cardiac physiologists within a mentor group system
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to perform, report and supervise Physiologist led Exercise ECG tests, Ambulatory and resting ECGs
• Hold a current ILS certificate
• Good degree of knowledge/clinical acumen in related medical fields
• Evidence of continuing professional development across a range of specialist clinical techniques and fields

• Proficient in implantation and follow-up of pacemakers and loop recorders
• Proficient in undertaking Tilt Table Testing
• Proficient in right and left heart catheter invasive catheter monitoring - simple and complex conditions
• Ability to travel to across sites

• Ability to frequently perform intricate physical tasks with a high level of concentration
• Able to take charge and lead a team
• Good time management skills.
• Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

Recruitment Details

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year pro-rata (full-time equivalent)

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time, Part-time

Reference #: 176-Med-7565828

Location:

Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ

Employer:

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Website:

Please provide current UK professional registration. This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Skilled workers who require sponsorship should apply via the NHS Careers portal.

Contact: HR – Peterborough City Hospital – NHS Careers portal.