Chief Cardiac Physiologist – Non-Invasive (Band 7) | Barts Health NHS Trust

We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, and motivated individual to work in the Cardiac Diagnostics in a role primarily based at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), with opportunities for cross-site working across the Barts Health network. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Cardiac Physiologist – Non-Invasive to join our expanding Cardiorespiratory Physiology team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop high-quality non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services within one of the UK’s largest cardiovascular centres.

The post-holder will be required to work autonomously (or will be trained, dependent on background experience) across the services. We have a supportive environment for training and development which can include attendance at National Conferences. You will be expected to demonstrate experience consistent with this grade to support the current service and to contribute fully to the improvement and advancement of the service.

The post holder will provide highly specialised non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services, primarily based at University College London Hospitals, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care across a diverse population. The role involves autonomous practice in the analysis and reporting of complex cardiac investigations, alongside contributing to service development, quality assurance, and education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Independent reporting of GP electrocardiograms (ECGs) as part of Advice and Guidance pathways, ensuring timely and clinically accurate interpretation to support primary care decision-making.
• Leading and contributing to quality assurance processes within the non-invasive service, maintaining compliance with departmental, national, and professional standards.
• Analysis and reporting of ambulatory monitoring, including Holter ECGs and blood pressure recordings.
• Active role in education and training of junior staff, students, and multidisciplinary colleagues.

There will be opportunities to rotate to Barts Health NHS Trust to further develop specialist skills in cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and exercise tolerance testing (ETT), contributing to cross-site collaboration and service enhancement.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.