Senior Cardiac Physiologist / Chief Cardiac Physiologist
Role summary
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The Senior or Chief Cardiac Physiologist is responsible for delivering and leading a broad range of cardiac diagnostic and monitoring services, such as echocardiography, ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing and support for specialist procedures. Applicants should hold relevant cardiac physiology qualifications, professional accreditation or equivalent experience, and substantial NHS or clinical experience. The role requires strong technical expertise, accurate clinical documentation, patient-centred communication and the ability to work safely within professional and departmental guidelines. The successful candidate will supervise and develop staff, contribute to service improvement, maintain high clinical standards and support multidisciplinary teams. Leadership, organisation, teaching ability and a commitment to continuous professional development are expected.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services to people across West Suffolk and surrounding areas. Its main site, West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds, offers emergency, acute, surgical, medical, maternity, diagnostic and specialist services. The Trust works closely with local primary-care providers, community organisations and other NHS partners to deliver joined-up care. As an NHS Foundation Trust, it combines public-service responsibilities with a degree of organisational autonomy and is accountable for quality, safety, patient experience and responsible use of resources. The organisation employs a wide range of clinical, scientific, technical and support professionals, including cardiac physiologists. Staff can benefit from NHS employment conditions, structured pay bands, pension arrangements, learning opportunities and access to professional development. The Trust promotes inclusive recruitment, teamwork and continuous improvement across its services.