Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Associate Practitioner - Invasive Cardiac Clinical Physiology
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Job Description
Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Practitioner to join the Invasive Cardiology team within the Clinical Physiology Department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Working within one of the largest cardiac departments in the UK, you will support Healthcare Scientists and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering specialist invasive cardiology services to patients undergoing electrophysiology (EP) and cryo-ablation procedures.
This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in invasive cardiology, including:
- Supporting EP and cryo-ablation procedures
- Assisting with implantable loop recorder (ILR) implant and explant procedures
- Analysing and reporting ILR patient downloads
We are looking for an individual who is motivated to learn, committed to providing excellent patient care, and capable of developing the skills and competencies required to become a valued member of our Clinical Physiology team. There will also be opportunities to gain experience across other areas of cardiology, including exercise testing services.
Why you should join our Team
The Clinical Physiology Department is part of a large, friendly and highly skilled Cardio-Respiratory service that provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and specialist cardiology services. You will join a supportive team of Healthcare Scientists, Associate Practitioners and support staff who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and developing the future workforce.
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This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to expand and develop our invasive cardiology provision. We are committed to supporting staff development through structured training, competency-based assessments and opportunities to broaden experience across a range of cardiac investigations. Whether you are looking to build on existing cardiology experience or take the next step in your career, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist skills within a leading cardiac centre.
Criteria
What you will bring to the role
- Experience working within a healthcare environment, ideally within cardiology or physiological sciences.
- Knowledge and competency in performing and interpreting ECGs.
- The ability to analyse cardiac rhythm recordings and recognise significant abnormalities.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate clinical reports.
- The ability to escalate significant clinical findings appropriately to senior staff.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centred approach.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A willingness to learn new skills and undertake competency-based training.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload in a busy clinical environment.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement.
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Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
For Questions About This Job, Contact
Phil Durkin
Clinical Service Manager
Important Dates
- Shortlisting Date: 25th August 2026
- Interview Date: 1st September 2026
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust Values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are…
- Responsible
- Open and Honest
- One Team
- Kind
Our Trust Priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our Priorities
- People
- Improvement and Innovation
- Partnerships
- Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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