Senior Cardiac Physiology Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Basildon, SS16 5NL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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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 full time role (37.5 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.

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.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

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

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.

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

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026

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