Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac Physiologist, wishing to further develop their skills, to join our team and provide excellent care to patients at Addenbrooke's Hospital and at new Community Diagnostic Centre. This is an opportunity to champion for diagnostic services on site and away from acute facilities with direct impact on patient experience and outcomes.
This is primarily an echo position however the post holder will be involved in all aspects of the non-invasive Cardiology Department. Ideal candidates will have passed their theory BSE exam and aiming to accredit fully within the next 6 months. Applicants post ETP/STP are welcome to apply.
We are a BSE accredited department, currently providing adult TTE, TOE, DSE, ESE, contrast and bubble echo procedures to the trust.
There will be opportunities for continuous professional development alongside weekly group teaching and echo-discussion sessions.
All applicants will be expected to hold BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent. The post holder will be supported in achieving adult TTE BSE accreditation (or European equivalent).
We engage and encourage opportunities for continuous professional development, alongside weekly group teaching and echo-discussion sessions.
We offer a recruitment and retention premium package in addition to your salary as well as weekend/evening bank work at a competitive rate (this is reviewed on a yearly basis).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the Cardiology Department. The post holder should possess the skills to perform and report transthoracic echocardiograms to BSE standards for both inpatient and outpatients, lead and report exercise stress tests, report ambulatory and 12 lead ECG's, as well as providing a range of support to the wider team as required. Training sessions will be available for the successful candidate to complete and maintain BSE accreditation.
The Non-Invasive Cardiology services at Addenbrookes include transesophageal echocardiography, exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiography, contrast, bubble and desynchrony studies.
The post holder will be exposed and trained to provide support in these areas as part of their personal development plan which is part of the appraisal system.
In addition to this, the post holder will be expected to undertake research and audit as part of their role, and will have protected time each week to do this.
The post holder will remain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations on a one-to-one basis with the general public and other interest groups.
If you are looking to make a difference and share Addenbrooke's values to ensure exceptional healthcare for patients and the community, consider applying to join our team and be part of innovative ways of delivering the diagnostic services people need.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 19th March 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 4th April 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 19th March 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 4th April 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in cardiac clinical physiology.
- Registered / eligible to register with the RCCP/ HCPC (must be registered no later than 6 months after appointment).
- Intermediate Life Support
Desirable
- HCPC/RCCP registration.
- BSE accreditation (or equivalent, in part or completed)
- MSc in cardiac clinical physiology.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant intermediate experience in a range of non-invasive techniques (ECG, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitor fitting and analysis, technician led exercise stress testing, MIBI).
- Perform and report standard transthoracic echocardiography to BSE standards.
- Experience of advanced imaging techniques (exercise/dobutamine stress echo, TOE).
- Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff.
- Experience of communicating directly with patients/carers and visitors.
- Prior research carried out in NHS environment.
Desirable
- Relevant intermediate experience in a range of invasive cardiology tests (left and right heart catheterisation, brady-pacemaker implant and follow up, complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up, Reveal implant and follow-up 12-Lead (Carelink).
- Prior experience with GE echo equipment.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of training people. WBA experience.
- Line-management experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of procedures (ECG, ambulatory ECG fitting and analysis, exercise stress testing, MIBI, transthoracic echo including. ESE/DSE/TOE).
Desirable
- High degree of knowledge in medical terminology.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard.
- Ability to manage and prioritise and manage own time appropriately.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills - ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of people including senior clinical staff and managers.
- Ability to deal with all levels of staff effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
- Ability to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
- Ability to exercise own judgement.
- Computer literate - proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Able to work effectively to meet timescales
- Flexible working approach
- Willingness to learn
- Be sensitive to other points of view and workloads.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in cardiac clinical physiology.
- Registered / eligible to register with the RCCP/ HCPC (must be registered no later than 6 months after appointment).
- Intermediate Life Support
Desirable
- HCPC/RCCP registration.
- BSE accreditation (or equivalent, in part or completed)
- MSc in cardiac clinical physiology.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant intermediate experience in a range of non-invasive techniques (ECG, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitor fitting and analysis, technician led exercise stress testing, MIBI).
- Perform and report standard transthoracic echocardiography to BSE standards.
- Experience of advanced imaging techniques (exercise/dobutamine stress echo, TOE).
- Experience working in a healthcare environment, working alongside clinical and managerial staff.
- Experience of communicating directly with patients/carers and visitors.
- Prior research carried out in NHS environment.
Desirable
- Relevant intermediate experience in a range of invasive cardiology tests (left and right heart catheterisation, brady-pacemaker implant and follow up, complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up, Reveal implant and follow-up 12-Lead (Carelink).
- Prior experience with GE echo equipment.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Experience of training people. WBA experience.
- Line-management experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of procedures (ECG, ambulatory ECG fitting and analysis, exercise stress testing, MIBI, transthoracic echo including. ESE/DSE/TOE).
Desirable
- High degree of knowledge in medical terminology.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to produce work quickly and accurately to a high standard.
- Ability to manage and prioritise and manage own time appropriately.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills - ability to liaise effectively with and provide advice to a wide range of people including senior clinical staff and managers.
- Ability to deal with all levels of staff effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience with a range of diagnostic equipment, platforms and databases
- Ability to deal with problems in a calm and methodical manner.
- Ability to exercise own judgement.
- Computer literate - proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Able to work effectively to meet timescales
- Flexible working approach
- Willingness to learn
- Be sensitive to other points of view and workloads.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).