Specialist Cardiac Practitioner - Kent & Medway ICS
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS. Are you an enthusi...
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Due to a rapidly expanding cardiology service, significant investment is planned for the service. We already have an established EP service, including complex EP (3D mapping with carto). In addition, there are plans to expand & redesign the Maidstone Cardiology site soon. This will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in the cutting edge of cardiology and to help shape future cardiac services in Kent.
We offer regular training sessions, mentorship and engaged leadership at all levels. We have close links with Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.
Continued professional and personal development is actively encouraged and the successful candidate will be given opportunities and supported to develop their postgraduate skills.
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or MSc Healthcare Science (cardiac), Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- ILS or equivalent
- BHRS or IBHRE
- Post graduate specialism
Desirable
- RCCP/AHCS or HCPC registration
- Higher professional qualifications, eg MSc
Skills
Essential
- Be able to contribute to cardiology teaching
- Able to wear lead apron and concentrate for long periods
- Effective written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrate willingness for personal professional development and participate in service development.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to display diplomatic and caring nature when dealing with all patients and grades of staff.
- Self motivated and enthusiastic.
Desirable
- Uk driving license
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work independently in invasive/ non-invasive cardiac diagnostics
- Experience at band 6 or above
- Sound knowledge of Cardiology and the ability to demonstrate competence.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Able to provide technical reports independently
- Excellent computer skills, competent in Microsoft Word
- Use of email
- Able to work under pressure
- Specialist knowledge in physiological testing techniques.
Desirable
- EP experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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