Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (Training Officer)
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham, S60 2UDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Cardiac Physiologist with a passion for training & development. Shaping the future workforce ...
The Cardiac Physiology Service at Rotherham is evolving and requires flexible and forward thinking staff to shape our future. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills to work autonomously and act as a positive role model within the department. The post holder will act as the Deputy for Non-Invasive Cardiology.
You will be a highly experienced Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist with a passion for training. Applicants will have experience in a training focussed role & hold a training/ assessors qualification. Our department promotes HCPC registration and you will be expected to achieve this within 12months if not held already. Applicants with BHRS/BSE accreditation will be supported to maintain clinical competences.
As the Band 7 Training Officer within Cardiac Physiology you will:
Maintain high level clinical expertise across a wide range of cardiac investigations, including chosen specialism
Organise, deliver and assess high quality clinical training within Cardiac Physiology
Be the nominated Training Officer for National School of Healthcare Science education programmes (e.g. STP)
Act as the Deputy for Non-Invasive Cardiology to assist in the day-to-day coordination of the Cardiac Physiology Service
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust
does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative
right to work in the UK.
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II) HCPC/RCCP/ AHCS Registration
- (HCPC expected within 12months of recruitment)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and manual defibrillation certification.
- Post graduate qualification within cardiology (e.g. PG Cert, BHRS, BSE) OR a relevant Training or Assessors Qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive, up-to-date specialist postgraduate level knowledge across the full range of cardiac physiology investigations & pathophysiology
- Highly specialist and technical knowledge in line with evidence based practice
- In depth, up-to-date knowledge of the training & assessment routes within Cardiac
- Physiology (Apprenticeships, PTP, ETP, STP, HSST) and syllabus
- Knowledge of learning styles and different ways to teach/train
- Knowledge of professional standards in keeping with HCPC registration or RCCP/AHCS
- Knowledge of NHS Policies, practices and procedures including clinical governance
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in performing and reporting a wide range of routine Invasive and Non-Invasive cardiac investigations/procedures
- Experience of working as a Clinical Practice Educator or in a training focussed role within Cardiac Physiology
- Experience of clinical specialisms such as Cardiac Devices and/ or Echocardiography.
- Advanced level training in these specialisms must be performed by appropriately accredited staff members.
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD within own specialism
- Minimum of 2 years working as an independent practitioner at Band 6 level
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related
