Cardiac Physiologist CardioTech

Job Description

About the Role

Metabolic is a specialist private clinic in Knightsbridge, London. We deliver integrated care for people with diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic disease and related metabolic conditions. Our cardiology service supports the wider clinical team with accurate, timely diagnostic testing.

Role Summary

We are looking for a full-time Cardiac Physiologist (Cardiology Technician) to deliver diagnostic cardiac investigations across our patient population. You will perform ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and exercise tolerance testing, and support echocardiography services. You will work closely with our Consultant Cardiologist and the wider metabolic team.

Core Responsibilities

1. Diagnostic Testing

• Perform resting and exercise ECGs to a high technical standard.
  
• Fit and analyse ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors.
  
• Support non-invasive cardiac diagnostic services, including echocardiography where appropriately trained
  
• Ensure all recordings are accurate, complete and ready for timely clinical review.
  

2. Patient Care

• Prepare patients for cardiac investigations and explain procedures in clear, reassuring terms.
  
• Ensure patient comfort, dignity and privacy throughout every test.
  
• Recognise and escalate any acute or abnormal findings promptly to the responsible clinician.
  
• Confirm patient identity and obtain verbal consent before undertaking diagnostic investigations.
  

3. Equipment and Quality Control

• Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment in line with manufacturer and departmental guidance.
  
• Keep accurate logs of equipment checks, servicing and faults.
  
• Follow departmental protocols for infection prevention and control on all equipment and surfaces.
  

4. Compliance and Governance

• Follow Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and the clinic's clinical governance framework.
  
• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and local infection control policy.
  
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
  
• Report incidents, near misses and equipment faults through the clinic's incident reporting process.
  

5. Collaboration and Development

• Work closely with the Consultant Cardiologist, specialist nurses and the wider metabolic team to support patient pathways.
  
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement within the cardiology service.
  
• Maintain and develop clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development.
  

Requirements

Key Requirements and Skills

Education

• BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
  

Registration

• Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Accredited Register is essential. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), if introduced for the profession during employment, will be maintained where applicable
  

Experience

• Demonstrable experience performing ECG, ambulatory monitoring and exercise tolerance testing.
  
• Experience in echocardiography or device clinics is desirable.
  
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
  
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
  

Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.
  
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) is desirable.
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Confident, reassuring manner with patients undergoing diagnostic testing.
  
• Ability to recognise abnormal findings and escalate appropriately.
  
• Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
  

Regulatory and Compliance Context

This role operates within the regulatory framework of the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) Clinical Physiologist register. The post-holder will work in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. All relevant UK employment legislation applies, including the Equality Act 2010 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Patient information must be handled in full compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Key Competencies

Requirements
Skills and Competencies Expert clinical judgement across a broad range of imaging modalities. Confident leadership and the ability to influence practice across a multidisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement. Regulatory and Compliance Context This role operates within the regulatory framework of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for Radiographers. The post-holder will work in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR17. All relevant UK employment legislation applies, including the Equality Act 2010. Patient information must be handled in full compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Key Competencies Competency What Good Looks Like Expert Clinical Practice Delivers advanced imaging care with consistent accuracy and sound judgement. Professional Leadership Sets the clinical standard and supports colleagues in raising their own. Education and Development Builds capability in others and keeps the service current with best practice. Research and Evaluation Uses evidence and audit to drive real improvements in imaging care. Regulatory Compliance Keeps the service inspection-ready under CQC and IR(ME)R requirements at all times. Communication Clear, credible and collaborative across clinical and operational teams.