Band 7 - Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Watford is seeking a Band 7 - Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist to join their Cardiology team. The role involves performing complex cardiac procedures and requires a BSc in Clinical Physiology and relevant certifications. Competitive salary ranges from £50,008 to £56,908 per year, with opportunities for flexible working and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading brady and complex device implant and follow‑up.
• Experience performing conventional and 3‑D mapping EP cases independently.
• Independent invasive technical expertise during diagnostic cardiac cath lab cases.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and act upon results of tests in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Contribute to new proposals and quality assurance.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of practical and interpretational electrocardiography

Experience in CIED implantation

Autonomy in performing diagnostic procedures

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent

Current ILS

BHRS Devices/EP certification or recognised equivalent

RCCP/AHCS registration

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7 - Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 08 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the friendly and supportive Cardiology team at West Herts.

A wide range of procedures are performed in the two recently refurbished catheter laboratories, including:

• PCI and PPCI, pressure wire studies, IVUS/OCT imaging and orbital atherectomy
• Coroventis physiological studies to assess the microcirculation
• Complex CIED implantation, including LBBAP
• Conventional and 3‑D mapping EP studies and ablation

The Cardiac Devices Clinic provides an extensive CIED follow‑up service for all devices and includes a well‑established remote follow‑up service. The department supports flexible working and gives physiologists the opportunity to work from home.

Depending on previous experience, there will be opportunities to support the coronary intervention, EP and CIED implant services in the cath lab and lead CIED follow‑up outpatient clinics.

Extended working hours may be required during cath lab rotations. The post holder will be primarily based at Watford with rotations at St Albans and Hemel Hempstead Hospitals to cover outpatient activities.

This is a fixed term contract ending on 22/06/2026

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is expected to use their experience and knowledge to provide a highly professional standard of care. The successful candidate will have a BSc in Clinical Physiology, or equivalent, and be expected to have a level of skill and autonomy appropriate to the Band 7 level.

The candidate must have experience leading brady and complex device implant and follow‑up and/or experience performing conventional and 3‑D mapping EP cases independently. BHRS Devices and/or EP certification, or recognised equivalent, is essential.

Independent invasive technical expertise will be expected during diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath lab cases, including acquisition of haemodynamic data for left and right heart studies, PCI, PPCI and IABP set up and monitoring. Operation of IVUS and OCT systems with skilled image interpretation is required. The successful candidate will contribute to service improvements, departmental audits, clinical governance and quality assurance. Active involvement in the personal and professional development of other cardiac physiologists and assistant cardiac practitioners is expected.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out under the band 7 remit. They will be expected to interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

The individual will be expected to contribute to new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements, and share the responsibility for quality assurance. Active involvement in the personal and professional development of other clinical cardiac physiologists and assistant cardiac practitioners is required.

The post holder will work in a multidisciplinary team that includes other cardiac physiologists, assistant cardiac practitioners, radiographers, consultants and medical staff, nursing staff and all other personnel either hospital or externally based. The post holder will report to and is accountable to the two Lead Cardiac Physiologists.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or recognised equivalent
• Current ILS
• BHRS Devices/EP certification or recognised equivalent
• Evidence of recent CPD
• RCCP/AHCS registration

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of practical and interpretational electrocardiography
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical pathologies, cardiac anatomy, and cardiac conditions
• Evidence of knowledge of all non‑invasive cardiology investigations

Experience

• Experience leading brady and complex device implant and follow‑up and/or experience performing conventional and 3‑D mapping EP cases in the lead physiologist role
• Experience working independently during left and right studies, PCI, PPCI and IABP set‑up and monitoring

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.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

Website URL: https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£50,008 to £56,908 a year, inc HCA Plus 12.5% RRP