Chief Cardiac Physiologist
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you committed to delivering the best and safest care to patients? Would you like to work in a de...
This post will involve a degree of managerial responsibilities; therefore, experience in leadership or management roles would be desirable.
To arrange a visit to the department or for more information, please contact Chris Pidgeon (Principal Non-Invasive Physiologist) or Anna Mills (Principal Invasive Physiologist): emailchristopher.pidgeon@wsh.nhs.uk / anna.mills@wsh.nhs.uk or telephone 01284 712536.
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
Education and Qualifications
Essential: - ASCST diploma or equivalent; - Degree in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent; - Possession of BSE Accreditation; - RCCP or HCPC registration
Desirable: - Intermediate Life Support Certification.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge / experience in cardiac diagnostics.
- Proficient in performing and independently reporting: . Provocative ECG . Ambulatory monitor recordings . Internal Loop recorder downloads . Urgent and planned complex device implant and follow up or adult echocardiography . Carry out diagnostic angiography
- Competent IT skills
- Previous line management experience
Desirable: - Experience of project management; - Current experience in advanced practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in teaching/training
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to develop empathy and compassion for patients and relatives.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable: - Engagement in national or regional educational programmes.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of Good Timekeeping and attendance.
- Able to work well under pressures.
- Approachable.
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
- Willingness to learn and participate in self-directed learning.
- Ability to cope with stressful and emotional circumstances.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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