Band 7 Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Royal Free London Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a senior Clinical Cardiac Physiologist to support the Cardiac physiology department based at Royal Free Hospital.

The role involves independent work in the cath lab, contributing to a 24/7 PPCI service with advanced imaging and PCI techniques, and performing a wide range of diagnostic tests.

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology / BSc Healthcare Science or PTP/STP or equivalent extensive clinical experience to specialist level
• Essential: At least 2 years' experience as Clinical Cardiac Physiologist as Band 7 with cathlab on-call experience within UK
• Desirable: BHRS and IBHRE
• Desirable: ILS plus defibrillator certification

Responsibilities

• Support the cardiac physiology department based at Royal Free Hospital.
• Work independently in the Cardiac cath lab, on-call for 24/7 PPCI service with advanced imaging and PCI techniques.
• Demonstrate expertise in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatment for best patient care.
• Carry out device follow up checks for pacemakers and be part of inpatient device rota.
• Cover non-invasive cardiac testing (12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG, BP monitoring and analysis, ETT) as needed.

Skills

Cardiac physiology

Cath lab on‑call

CRM investigations

Communication

Education

BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology

BSc Healthcare Science

PTP or STP or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

The cardiology investigation unit (CIU) provides the trust with a comprehensive range of cardiology investigations (invasive and non-invasive) including:
Here at the Royal Free we don't provide a regular Pacemaker or CRTs implant but very occasionally this might happen in an emergency case, all the regular implants are done at Barnet hospital of which in future there is a possibility of spending weeks to learn and or be proficient in the implants, routine follow up device clinics on both sites.
Remote Monitoring clinics for CRMs, some brady devices and ILRs.
ILR implants and follow ups.
Internal cardiac defibrillator implantation and follow up (see first point)
Routine electrocardiography and physiologist led exercise testing, consultant lead DSE/TSE.
Ambulatory Holter Monitoring fitting and analysis, BP monitoring.
Cardiac catheterisation (PCI) within the relatively new double catheter laboratory including a 24/7 primary coronary intervention service (PPCI), providing technical support during complex invasive procedures in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory to include diagnostic angiography, PPCIs/Elective PCIs, Pressure wires, IVUS, OCT/Coroventis/Orbital, IABP and supporting research cases.
Right/Left Heart study, Thrombectomy and EKOS

Main duties of the job

• This senior physiologist role is to support the cardiac physiology department based at Royal Free Hospital.
• To work independently (at least 2 years) in the Cardiac cath lab, taking part in the on call rota assisting with coronary angioplasty as part of the 24 hour primary coronary intervention service. With advanced imaging and complex PCI techniques.
• You will be expected to work independently, demonstrating expertise in a physiologist's role in a range of investigations carried out by the CIU. You will demonstrate a high standard of skills in diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatment in order to achieve best quality patient care.
• You will be able to carry out device follow up checks for pacemakers and be part of the inpatient device rota.
• You will also be able to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing in the Cardiology dept when needed, 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring and analysis, ETT.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

• Date posted: 27 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 391-RFL-8359095

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Educational and professional qualifications

• Essential: BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology / BSc Healthcare Science or PTP or STP or equivalent extensive clinical experience to specialist level
• Essential: At least 2 years' experience as Clinical Cardiac Physiologist as Band 7 with cathlab on-call experience within UK
• Desirable: Working Towards BHRS and IBHRE
• Desirable: ILS plus defibrillator certification

Experience

• Essential: Independent in performing all CRM investigations, cathlab duties and be on-call at least for the last 2 years in the UK
• Essential: Good understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology
• Desirable: Able to deal with situations under emotional/distressing circumstances, of a sensitive and embarrassing nature

Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Essential: Able to communicate complex information across professional boundaries
• Essential: Ability to treat patients with respect and understanding
• Essential: Able to work accurately to reasonable deadline
• Desirable: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desirable: Flexible approach to work
• Desirable: Professional, Responsible and Approachable

Royal Free World Class Values

• Essential: Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead-London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist Flavio Dos Santos [e-mail] 02077940500

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