Job summary
The Cardiac Non-Invasive Physiology Department at the Denmark Hill site delivers over 12,000 non-invasive procedures each year, including Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET), arrhythmia analysis, syncope services, and a busy cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device clinic. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a supportive, patient-centred team within a high-volume, dynamic service.
The successful candidate will independently perform a range of basic cardiology investigations and undertake structured, work-based training across a broad spectrum of non-invasive diagnostic techniques. Responsibilities include conducting non-invasive cardiac investigations, analysing 24-hour and 7-day Holter recordings, and assisting with exercise tolerance testing, head-up tilt testing, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week), working 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder will primarily be based within the Cardiac Department (Suite 6) and the cardiac catheter laboratories at the Denmark Hill site, with flexibility to work across other King's College Hospital sites as required.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role include delivering a comprehensive non-invasive cardiac diagnostics service, including performing and analysing ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, and ECG interpretation, as well as assisting with Exercise Tolerance Testing, Head-Up Tilt Testing, and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.
The post holder will maintain professional conduct at all times, working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support and achieve the department's vision and objectives.
They will adhere to all Trust, professional, and local policies and procedures to ensure the provision of high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic services and accurate reporting.
In addition, the role carries a general duty of care for the health, safety, and wellbeing of patients, colleagues, and visitors, in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and all relevant legislation, alongside any specific risk management and clinical governance responsibilities associated with the post.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for competently performing and analysing resting ECGs, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring (including event recorders), and supporting a range of specialist cardiac investigations following appropriate training, including exercise stress echocardiography, exercise tolerance testing, head-up tilt table testing (HUTT), and implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation and follow-up.
The role requires effective teamwork, demonstrating awareness of colleagues needs and contributing positively to departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, technical standards, and service efficiency. The successful candidate will manage their workload in a timely and organised manner, maintain accurate and confidential clinical records and databases in line with departmental standards, and exercise sound judgement in resolving technical issues, escalating concerns appropriately.
In addition, the post holder will provide technical and clinical guidance to peers, junior staff, and students, supervising and mentoring trainees including PTP and STP students, and contributing to wider educational activities across the Trust.
A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current guidelines, attending relevant courses and conferences, ensuring mandatory training compliance, and actively participating in appraisal and professional development processes. The role carries a duty of care for the health, safety, and wellbeing of patients, colleagues, and visitors, and requires adherence to all policies, procedures, and professional standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder must uphold strict confidentiality, promote inclusion and equality, embody the Trusts values of being kind, respectful and team-focused, and fulfil safeguarding responsibilities by completing mandatory training and appropriately reporting any concerns.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for competently performing and analysing resting ECGs, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring (including event recorders), and supporting a range of specialist cardiac investigations following appropriate training, including exercise stress echocardiography, exercise tolerance testing, head-up tilt table testing (HUTT), and implantable loop recorder (ILR) implantation and follow-up.
The role requires effective teamwork, demonstrating awareness of colleagues needs and contributing positively to departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, technical standards, and service efficiency. The successful candidate will manage their workload in a timely and organised manner, maintain accurate and confidential clinical records and databases in line with departmental standards, and exercise sound judgement in resolving technical issues, escalating concerns appropriately.
In addition, the post holder will provide technical and clinical guidance to peers, junior staff, and students, supervising and mentoring trainees including PTP and STP students, and contributing to wider educational activities across the Trust.
A commitment to continuous professional development is essential, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current guidelines, attending relevant courses and conferences, ensuring mandatory training compliance, and actively participating in appraisal and professional development processes. The role carries a duty of care for the health, safety, and wellbeing of patients, colleagues, and visitors, and requires adherence to all policies, procedures, and professional standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder must uphold strict confidentiality, promote inclusion and equality, embody the Trusts values of being kind, respectful and team-focused, and fulfil safeguarding responsibilities by completing mandatory training and appropriately reporting any concerns.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Either one of the following qualifications o BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent or o BSc in Healthcare Science (PTP) - Clinical Cardiac Physiology or o MSc in Healthcare Science (STP) - Clinical Cardiac Physiology
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of fitting and analysing ECG and blood pressure monitors
- Strong underpinning knowledge of exercise tolerance testing, resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recording and interpretation
- High level of knowledge of cardiac pathologies, arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes and causes of syncope
Desirable
- Basic competency in coronary angiography
- Basic competency in implantable loop recorder and single chamber pacemaker implantation and/ or follow up
- All CRM device follow up experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to adapt and respond positively to unexpected issues
- Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence based practice approach
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Either one of the following qualifications o BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent or o BSc in Healthcare Science (PTP) - Clinical Cardiac Physiology or o MSc in Healthcare Science (STP) - Clinical Cardiac Physiology
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of fitting and analysing ECG and blood pressure monitors
- Strong underpinning knowledge of exercise tolerance testing, resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recording and interpretation
- High level of knowledge of cardiac pathologies, arrhythmias, acute coronary syndromes and causes of syncope
Desirable
- Basic competency in coronary angiography
- Basic competency in implantable loop recorder and single chamber pacemaker implantation and/ or follow up
- All CRM device follow up experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to adapt and respond positively to unexpected issues
- Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence based practice approach
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).
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).
