Senior Cardiac Physiologist Non Invasive (FTC)

Senior Cardiac Physiologist – Non Invasive (Fixed Term Contract)

London, The Harley Street Clinic

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour shifts between 08:00 and 20:00

Contract type: Fixed Term contract until April 2027

Salary: Competitive dependent upon experience

We’re looking for a Cardiac Physiologist to join our team at The Harley Street Clinic, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

At The Harley Street Clinic, we provide a range of complex care services, specialising in oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. From open heart surgery to pioneering techniques to treat cancer, our clinicians work together to provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients. Our staff always go the extra mile in caring for our patients which can be demonstrated by our recent outstanding rating awarded by the CQC

The successful post holder will provide specialist clinical knowledge and skills in a broad range of non-invasive cardiac physiological investigations and deliver expert care for patients undergoing diagnosis and treatment in the Cardiology Outpatient Department. The post holder will be primarily covering the non-invasive cardiology procedures but there is potential for Cath labs training and Pacing in due course.

Please note, we are able to consider recently graduated Candidates as long as you can independently report on exercise stress tests and analyse Holter monitors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To be technically proficient in all non-invasive cardiology procedures ECGs, Stress tests, Ambulatory BP and ECG
• Analyse and interpret recording of electrocardiograms on adults and children which may be complex and either urgent or routine in nature, and to communicate these findings to other relevant team members and cardiologist.
• Monitor and respond to changes in the patients’ clinical status in fields of technical cardiology
• Act autonomously to deliver appropriate and individualised patient care at all times e.g. Anticipating the need for further investigations on the basis of findings from an ECG or Holter monitoring.
• Provide technical cover to all areas of the technical service, within boundaries of personal competencies, as needs of department dictate including flexible working hours and on call commitment.
• Prepare equipment ensuring daily checks and calibration is carried out on all cardiac investigation equipment used in the cardiology department carrying out day to day troubleshooting.
• Investigate any identified or reported electro-medical equipment faults and resolves issues directly or passes onto biomedical engineering department or external technical support.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

Skills & Experience

• ECG performance, theory & practice of cardiac investigations Indication & contraindications for performing investigations. Investigation results requiring immediate escalating for a more senior technical/medical opinion
• Ambulatory monitoring hook-up Analysis of Holter recording
• Exercise stress test performance Awareness & understanding of current cardiology issues.
• ILS certification
• Experience working within Outpatient Cardiology Service.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Cardiac Physiologist at The Harley Street Clinic, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers