Cardiac Physiologist

An exciting opportunity awaits you in sunny Cornwall when you join our ever-expanding cardiac department. Cardiology services at The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust are consistently rated 5* by patients due to our strong duty of care.

The cardiac department and the services that it offers continues to expand and we are looking for new team members to be part of our dynamic, busy and friendly team.

This post is suitable for newly qualified individuals as well as Physiologists who are keen to broaden their depth of knowledge and experience; we welcome all applicants and offer the most supportive environment for both personal and professional development to allow you to further develop your career. This is evidenced in the fact that the department holds the Work Placed Educator Award for Excellence and Best Work Placed Educator Award from Plymouth University.

To perform a range of physiological cardiac investigations on both inpatients and outpatients across a broad age range, delivering high quality, evidence based holistic care.

To produce technical reports and analysis of investigations, working both independently and under supervision that will have a direct effect on patient care.

Preparation and monitoring of patients for complex cardiac investigations.

To promote a collaborative approach to care whilst supporting and facilitating the learning of others.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England
- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Work health assessments

Criminal record check standards

Right to work checks

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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.