Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Band 7

Employer:

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Site:
Great Western Hospital, Swindon.
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per year (Band
7).
Closing date: 10/07/2026 23:59.

Contract type:
Temporary contract ending 31-Mar-2027.

Enable the Trust to provide cardiac physiology investigations, including at an external site in West Swindon. The role involves a wide range of invasive and non‑invasive investigations such as stress echocardiography, TOE, valve and bubble clinics, CRT, ICD and conduction‑system device implantations, remote‑monitoring pacemaker services, and research.

• Work in close partnership with Cardiac Physiology Service Managers, other cardiac physiologists, and lead clinicians.
• Develop, implement, and review standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and expertise in cardiac physiology.
• Interpret and report advanced cardiac diagnostic tests, including cardiac ultrasound and rhythm‑management devices.
• Train, develop and assess junior staff members.

• Prepare, deliver, and evaluate educational resources for medical and nursing staff.
• Participate in audit and collate data for audit frameworks.
• Provide clinical supervision and training; act as work‑based assessor.
• Work closely with service managers and clinicians on a day‑to‑day basis.

• BSc (Honours) in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent.
• Current BSE accreditation and/or Cardiac Rhythm Management qualification.
• Ability to work independently across cardiac physiology areas (e.g., DSE, ESE, TOE, 3D echo, congenital heart scans).
• Teaching and assessor qualification.
• Adult BSE accreditation.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants with a disability may be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme. We are also a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

• Current right to work in the UK (subject to verification).
• Eligibility subject to skilled worker visa criteria; sponsorship may be offered where the role meets eligibility.