Cardiology Assistant

Job Description: Cardiology Assistant East London Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours) Mon-Fri with occasional Saturday work Competitive Salary We make health happen This is an exciting opportunity to join our Cardiology service within a state-of-the-art Specialist Diagnostics & Dental Centre. Opening in 2026, the centre will feature advanced facilities including MRI, CT, X-ray, and mammography, delivering high-quality care in a modern environment designed for clinical excellence. As a Cardiology Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of world-class cardiology care, working closely with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys and outstanding experiences. How you’ll help us make health happen Perform and assist with specialised diagnostic tests, including 12-lead ECG, ambulatory ECG, Holter monitoring, and blood pressure assessments. Carry out venepuncture and record clinical observations accurately. Interpret ECG recordings and escalate abnormalities promptly. Set up and fit Holter and ambulatory blood pressure monitors. Manage patient pathways, liaising with consultants, nursing, and admin teams to ensure smooth transitions. Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with data protection and governance standards. Support cardiologists with clinic preparation, patient files, and scheduling. Monitor and maintain equipment, consumables, and infection control standards. Contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental meetings. Deliver exceptional customer service and uphold Bupa commitment to patient-centred care. Key Skills / Qualifications Essential: A-level standard education or equivalent. Venepuncture/cannulation skills. Experience performing ECGs and working in a healthcare assistant or health advisor role. Strong communication skills and patient-centred approach. Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and as part of a team. Desirable: Healthcare-related degree. ECG interpretation skills. Experience in a cardiology setting. Supervisory or managerial experience. Benefits Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more: Payment of professional registration fees Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell. Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind An enhanced pension plan and life insurance Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available Various other benefits and online discounts Why Bupa? We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Canary Wharf Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.