Cardiac Clinical Scientist/Physiologist - Electrophysiology

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks a Cardiac Clinical Scientist/Physiologist for advanced electrophysiology procedures. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience, IBHRE/BHRS accreditation, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join an innovative team committed to exceptional healthcare.

Benefits

Extra 10% basic salary as recruitment premium

Generous relocation package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• IBHRE/BHRS up to date accreditation and registration.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Up-to-date local mandatory training required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the EP/CRM service for outpatients and inpatients.
• Facilitate research projects with cardiology consultants.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance standards.

Skills

Sensitive and effective communication skills

Clear and precise written communication skills

Strong education/training skills

Education

Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD)

Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC

IBHRE/BHRS accreditation

Job description

Cardiac Clinical Scientist/Physiologist - Electrophysiology

Are you an advanced and experienced EP physiologist ready to excel at one of the UK's most prestigious NHS Trusts?

At Imperial College Healthcare, we're dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and training. Now, we're inviting skilled professionals to join our Cath Lab team and electrophysiology department.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your expertise can make a real difference, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

Work at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, where you'll handle a full spectrum of advanced electrophysiology procedures, conduction system pacing and complex devices.

With our large cardiac rhythm management program, you'll have the chance to push boundaries in the field.You'll be based at our top-tier hospital Hammersmith, which is equipped with state-of-the-art cath labs. In this stimulating environment, you'll find opportunities for professional development, to advance your career further.

On top of all this, we're offering an extra 10% of your basic salary as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions). To make your transition smoother, we also provide a generous relocation package.

Main duties of the job

• To manage the provision of the EP/CRM service. Providing services to both outpatients and inpatients.
• To manage the EP/CRM physiologist/clinical scientist establishment and oversee the training of junior members of staff and other healthcare professional visitors to the department.
• To facilitate / participate in research projects in collaboration with cardiology consultants within the department.
• To perform non-routine tests where necessary.
• To ensure implementation of clinical governance, complaints, and risk management process for the service in monitoring of compliance with clinical governance standards, other Trust-wide policies and processes and best practice requirements.
• Act as the focal point for communication for the service and ensure effective communication to all stakeholders, ensuring views and decisions are communicated both up and down the management structure

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

• IBHRE/BHRS up to date accreditation and registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including attendance of local/in-house management courses
• Up-to-date local mandatory training
• Higher academic qualification (MSc/MBA/PhD/doctoral study)
• Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC
• Clinical assessment training

Experience

• >5 years' experience as a band 7 chief cardiac physiologist
• Previous leadership of a department/sub-speciality area of cardiac physiology
• Line-management responsibilities for a team of physiologists
• Strong teaching/training background for individuals undergoing accreditation
• Previously employment as band 8a department lead
• Lead on service improvement projects with demonstrable outcomes
• Development of physiologist/scientist led services
• Personal experience of performing physiologist/scientist led clinics

Skills

• Sensitive and effective communication skills
• Clear and precise written communication skills
• Strong education/training skills. Regular presenter/lead for local/in-house meetings
• Presenter at regional or national meetings
• People-management training

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.