Cardiac Physiologist

Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £37,259 – £55,046 per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2025 23:59 Interview date 21/10/2025

Band 5

Job overview

There is a position in our clinical physiology team for an enthusiastic individual that is looking to build on their experiences and develop in the challenging world of paediatrics and congenital/inherited heart disease.

We are offering a band 5 progression role, performing a range of non-invasive cardiology investigations, with training provided in the cardiac catheter lab and devices in-line with band 6 competencies. Once criteria are met, a band 6 position would be offered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for career development and requires determination to take on the challenges in paediatric cardiology.

Experience working in a band 5 capacity is required; paediatric experience is not essential.

Main duties of the job

Work in all areas of non-invasive physiology covered by the arrhythmia team. This includes ECG, Holter fitting, Holter analysis, exercise testing (ETT) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. ECG Department

· Perform ECGs, recognise and interpret abnormal rhythms

· Setup, fit and analyse Holters, event monitors and BP monitors

· Uploading of Holter/Event monitor reports to Epic with appropriate escalation

· Lead and report on all tests performed in the exercise room including: ETTs, CPETs, Ajmaline and Adrenaline protocols (NB experience in CPETs/Ajmaline and Adrenaline protocols are desirable for appointment to this role)

· Knowledge of departmental protocols including contraindications to exercise testing in paediatrics

· Be able to provide accurate interpretation of 12 lead ECGs during exercise and report on the gas data

· (NB experience in CPETs/Ajmaline and Adrenaline protocols are desirable for appointment to this role)

· To demonstrate a positive attitude to the team and contribute to developments within the department

· To be responsible for the accurate inputting, archiving, and updating of all clinical data into the Cardiology Information Database (Epic)

· To contribute to maintenance of good professional working relationships and team building

· To undertake any other duties as directed by the Senior Chief/Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) OR relevant science degree
• SCST Certification
• Basic Life support

Experience/Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of adult cardiology
• Experience in leading ETTs, undertaking ECGs and analysing Holter monitors/event monitors
• Speicalist knowledge of paediatric cardiology
• Able to lead cardiopulmonary exercise tests with knowledge of gas data and ECG analysis

Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to communicate well with others with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.