Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Cardiac Physiology Assistant

The closing date is 01 November 2025

Job summary

The Cardiac Physiology Service, based within the modern Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon Hospital, is seeking a dedicated Senior Cardiac Physiology Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team. This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week), with some flexibility in the shift pattern to meet the needs of the service.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to our Trust values of Excellence, Compassion, and Respect in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and other service users.

Our team provides cardiac diagnostic services across both Basildon District Hospital and the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, a regional centre of excellence for cardiac care and interventions. As an accredited Training Centre, we offer comprehensive professional development, supported by a dedicated Training Officer. We have a strong track record of supporting staff progression from assistant roles through to qualified Cardiac Physiologists and beyond.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of essential and desirable criteria. When completing your application, ensure you provide clear evidence of how you meet these requirements. The ability to record high-quality 12-lead ECGs is essential for this post, and training in the fitting and analysis of cardiac monitors may be provided for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Cardiac Physiologist Assistant will carry out a range of cardiac diagnostic investigations, including recording and interpreting 12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs), as well as fitting and analysing blood pressure (BP) and long-term ECG monitors. The postholder will also support Cardiac Practitioners and Clinical Scientists during exercise treadmill and echocardiography stress tests, ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic results.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CTC-BA-2249

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oMinimum Maths and English GCSE level 5-9
oBLS certification

Desirable

oCare Certificate
oSociety of Cardiological Science & Technology Diploma in Electrocardiography or NVQ 3 equivalent

Skills

Essential

oAble to communicate effectively with a range of people in writing
oConscientious approach to tasks and excellent attention to detail.
oOrganisational skills including prioritisation of work and taking initiative.

Experience

Essential

oPractical experience in carrying out and interpreting 12 lead ECG recordings.
oProven ability to identify and take appropriate action on clinically significant ECG rhythms.
oExperience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities
oPractical experience in assisting with Cardiac Exercise testing
oPractical experience in fitting and analysis of ECG recording monitors.

Desirable

oPractical experience in fitting BP monitors
oExperience in using Cardiology databases

personal & people

Essential

oCommitment to ongoing training and development
oAbility to embody Trust values of compassion, excellence and respect.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oMinimum Maths and English GCSE level 5-9
oBLS certification

Desirable

oCare Certificate
oSociety of Cardiological Science & Technology Diploma in Electrocardiography or NVQ 3 equivalent

Skills

Essential

oAble to communicate effectively with a range of people in writing
oConscientious approach to tasks and excellent attention to detail.
oOrganisational skills including prioritisation of work and taking initiative.

Experience

Essential

oPractical experience in carrying out and interpreting 12 lead ECG recordings.
oProven ability to identify and take appropriate action on clinically significant ECG rhythms.
oExperience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities
oPractical experience in assisting with Cardiac Exercise testing
oPractical experience in fitting and analysis of ECG recording monitors.

Desirable

oPractical experience in fitting BP monitors
oExperience in using Cardiology databases

personal & people

Essential

oCommitment to ongoing training and development
oAbility to embody Trust values of compassion, excellence and respect.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)