🚀 Cardiac Physiology Assistant

Overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac Physiology Assistant to join our dedicated and welcoming team within the Cardiac Department at Broomfield Hospital, located in our state-of-the-art PFI wing. Our department is equipped with the latest cutting-edge technology and facilities, enabling us to deliver outstanding care to our patients. The Cardiac Department is a specialist unit committed to the diagnosis and management of heart disease. Our multidisciplinary team includes consultants, nurses, highly skilled cardiac physiologists, and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to provide a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnostic investigations. We support both inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring timely and effective care across the patient pathway. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual looking to develop their career in cardiac healthcare within a forward-thinking and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

As a Cardiac Physiology Assistant, you\'ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services within our Cardiac Department. Your responsibilities will include performing resting electrocardiograms (ECGs) and fitting a variety of cardiac monitoring devices. While prior experience and competency in performing resting ECGs is desirable, full training will be provided.

This is a patient-facing role, requiring excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach. You will be responsible for providing clear explanations of procedures to patients and carers, including:

• Basic electrocardiography (ECG) to record heart rate and rhythm
• Fitting and removal of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors
• Fitting, removing, and explaining the use of sleep study monitors
• Uploading and managing patient data via appropriate databases and IT systems

In addition to clinical support, you will assist in the general running of the department, including:

• Stocking and maintaining clinical areas
• Chaperoning patients during investigations
• Accurately recording activity and inputting data into hospital IT systems
• Assisting with the cleaning, routine checks, and day-to-day maintenance of equipment
• Ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a consistently high standard

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to patient care in a specialised cardiac setting, while developing valuable skills within a supportive and professional team environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Good level of general education to GCSE standard or equivalent.

• Desirable: SCST in electrocardiography
• Desirable: Current BLS Certificate

Experience

• Essential: Experience working with the public

• Desirable: Experience of performing ECGs

Other

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 : Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET

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Details

Date posted: 17 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 390-CTC-BA-2248

Notes

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

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