Cardiac Physiologist

The Cardiac Non-Invasive Physiology Department at the Denmark Hill site provides a wide range of specialist diagnostic services, including Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), arrhythmia analysis, syncope services, and cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device follow-up. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our supportive and patient-focused team within a busy and dynamic service.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in cardiac physiology through structured, work-based training across a broad range of non-invasive diagnostic investigations. The successful candidate will independently perform basic cardiology investigations and support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services for both inpatient and outpatient pathways.

Key duties include analysing 24-hour and 7-day Holter recordings, assisting with exercise tolerance testing, head-up tilt testing, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation; while ensuring safe and effective patient care at all times.

This advert will close when the maximum number of applications has been received.

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for competently performing and analysing resting ECGs, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure holter monitoring, and supporting a range of specialist cardiac investigations following appropriate training. These include Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), Exercise Stress Echocardiography (ESE), Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), Head-Up Tilt Table Testing (HUTT), and assisting in implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation .

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused non-invasive cardiac diagnostics service for both inpatient and outpatient pathways. Duties include accurate analysis and reporting of investigations, maintaining clinical records and databases, and ensuring timely escalation of abnormal findings or technical concerns where appropriate.

The role requires effective teamwork and active participation in departmental meetings, service development, quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining technical standards. The post holder will manage their workload efficiently, demonstrate professional conduct at all times, and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support departmental objectives and service delivery.

The post holder will also support the supervision and development of junior staff and trainees, including PTP and STP students, contributing to teaching and wider educational activities within the Trust.

A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current guidelines, completing mandatory training, participating in appraisal processes, and attending relevant educational opportunities.

The role carries responsibility for maintaining patient confidentiality, promoting equality and inclusion, adhering to all Trust policies and professional standards, and upholding the values of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder is also expected to fulfil safeguarding, health and safety, and clinical governance responsibilities associated with the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Either one of the following qualifications - BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent or - BSc in Healthcare Science (PTP) - Clinical Cardiac Physiology or - MSc in Healthcare Science (STP) - Clinical Cardiac Physiology
• Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of Cardiac anatomy, physiology, and common cardiac conditions
• Knowledge of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures and interpretation principles
• Strong underpinning knowledge of ECG analysis and interpretation
• Experience of fitting and analysing ECG and BP monitors

Desirable

• Basic competency in Coronary angiography
• Basic competency in ILR implantation
• Brady and Tachy CRM device follow up experience

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Able to work collaboratively within a team and contribute positively to service delivery
• Ability to adapt and respond positively to unexpected issues
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates Trust values: kind, respectful, and team-focused behaviour
• Upholds confidentiality, professional standards, and clinical governance requirements

About the employer

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.