Job Description

Cardio Respiratory at the Queen's Hospital Burton is a busy diagnostic department. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton comprises of our main sites; the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton, as well as community hospitals and three CDC hubs also serving our community.
We are looking for a Cardiology trained, Senior Assistant Physiologist (band 4) with experience in the following: Assisting in exercise tolerance testing; including myocardial perfusion testing, head up tilt table testing; including active stand and autonomic function testing, 24/48 hour ambulatory ECG analysis, event recorder analysis as well as routine non-invasive diagnostic procedures including but not limited to ECG, ambulatory ECG and ambulatory BP. Experience in editing MUSE would be advantageous. The post holder is also required to support the pacing team in facilitating pacing transfers from other hospitals.
Applicants should hold the Certificate in Electrocardiography and have a minimum of 18 months experience working as an Assistant Physiologist in Cardiology performing a range of non-invasive diagnostics.
This post will be based at the Queens Hospital Burton however rotation to Royal Derby Hospital, as well as our CDC's will form part of the working week.
Main duties of the job
Working with adults and paediatrics in a range of in and out patient settings performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostics as well as supporting the Clinical Physiologists makes up the majority of the role.
Analysis is also a key component as well as training and assessing staff from around the Trust in 12 lead ECG recording.
You will be required to help with any administration duties as required within Cardiology services.
Applicants will be expected to study and sit the Award in Electrocardiography within the first 6 months of appointment. Eighteen months experience working as an Assistant Physiologist is vital.
Applicants are strongly advised to visit the department prior to interview.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
320-MED-1733
Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton On Trent
DE13 0RB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS EmployersYour application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE pass or equivalent in English, Maths and Science
• Certificate in Electrocardiography
• Award or Diploma in Electrocardiography

Team Work
Essential

• Experience and evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills & Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting with patients
• Posses extensive experience working as an assistant physiologist in Cardiology

Desirable

• Previous experience in assessing healthcare professionals

Communication
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and adapt to the audience/situation
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• Communicates with a wide range of healthcare professionals

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE pass or equivalent in English, Maths and Science
• Certificate in Electrocardiography
• Award or Diploma in Electrocardiography

Team Work
Essential

• Experience and evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills & Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting with patients
• Posses extensive experience working as an assistant physiologist in Cardiology

Desirable

• Previous experience in assessing healthcare professionals

Communication
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and adapt to the audience/situation
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• Communicates with a wide range of healthcare professionals

Skills Required