The purpose of the post is to provide a high-quality, safe and patient-centred Cardiac Physiology service across the full range of investigations undertaken within the Cardiac Diagnostics Department.

The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will independently perform, analyse and report cardiac diagnostic investigations within their scope of practice and level of competence. The postholder will recognise and promptly escalate clinically significant findings in accordance with departmental policies and agreed clinical pathways.

The postholder will contribute to the supervision and development of junior staff and students and will participate in quality assurance, clinical audit, service improvement, research, education and continuing professional development.

The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will also support the ongoing development of advanced echocardiography, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, implanted cardiac-device follow-up, remote monitoring and digital diagnostic systems, helping the department respond safely and effectively to increasing service demand.

The salary scale for the post is: (01/06/2026)

€55,665 €57,295 €59,032 €60,817 €62,667 €64,385 €68,634 €72,890 LSIs

There is currently 1 permanent, whole-time vacancy available in Cardiac Diagnostics Department.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Cardiac Physiologist, Senior, Connolly Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact Patricia McLean, Chief II Cardiac Physiologist. patricia.mclean@hse.ie for further information.

Recruitment Queries:

For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email hr.connolly@hse.ie

Each candidate must on closing date for applications:

(i) Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology.

 Or

(ii) Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement form Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin).

Or

(iii) Possess and equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP).

Or

(iv) (a) Possess the in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology.

Or

(iv) (b) An equivalent scientific qualification as confirmed by The Irish Institute of Clinical   Measurement Physiology (IICMP) awarded in or before 2005. (see Note 1*)

And

(v) All candidates must have a minimum of 3 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 3 years fulltime) relevant post qualification experience.

And

Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Note 1* In exceptional cases where the IICMP are not in a position to validate pre 2005 qualifications, the Clinical Measurement Physiologists experts on the eligibility/selection board may, at their discretion, deem as eligible:

HSE applicants who are currently employed as Clinical Measurement Physiologists, and who were employed in or before 2005, on the presentation of proof of their qualifications that was acceptable in the commencement of their employment.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post specific requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:
• The depth and breadth of experience necessary to independently perform and report adult transthoracic echocardiograms safely and to an appropriate professional standard.
• Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge and relevant clinical experience in pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) interrogation, troubleshooting and programming, including the recognition and appropriate escalation of device-related and clinically significant findings.
• The depth and breadth of experience necessary to undertake supervision of exercise testing including patient preparation, data analysis of test, emergency responses required if and when necessary, and the production of accurate reports.
• The depth and breadth of clinical experience required for Holter monitoring application, analysis and reporting.

Other requirements specific to the post

The successful candidate must:
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours and participate in extended-day working arrangements in response to service requirements.
• Be available to work across the Cardiac Diagnostics service and undertake duties appropriate to the grade, professional competence and scope of practice.
• Candidates may, at times be rostered to work in the Dublin North West Integrated Care Centre Community Hub, currently located at St. Mary’s Hospital Campus, Phoenix Park.

Relevant Documentation

CHB Senior Cardiac Physiologist Job Spec

CHB Additional Campaign Information Booklet

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