Cardiac Physiologist Bank position - Band 7

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London cost area supplement

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier Hospitals is seeking a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist to support the Cardiac Rhythm Service in an NHS bank role. The successful candidate will assist with device implants and follow-ups across Epsom and St Helier sites, including EP service activities bi-weekly.

Applicants should hold a Heart Rhythm Device qualification (IBHRE/EHRA/BHRS) and have experience in ILR, bradycardia, CRT and ICD implants.

Qualifications

• Recognised Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.
• Experience with ILR follow-up, bradycardia implant and follow-up, CRT and ICD implant and follow-up.
• HCPC registration with statutory professional registration as a Cardiac Physiologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent practitioner level cardiology investigations, diagnoses and treatment.
• Perform non-invasive cardiology duties including ECGs, 24h tapes and exercise tolerance tests.
• Record device implants/follow-ups on Pacenet and Clinical Manager systems.
• Maintain pacing hardware inventory and respond to clinic transfers and queries.
• Present outcomes at weekly MDTs and collaborate with nurses for complex patients.

Skills

Public interaction

Customer care

Verbal & written communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Five GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

HCPC registration

Job description

Cardiac Physiologist Bank position - Band 7

Band 7

Main area Chief Cardiac Physiologist Grade Band 7 Contract 0 days (Bank) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

15 hours per week (Bank) Job ref 343-7691532-AHP-DNM

Site Cardiology Investigations, Cross Site Epsom & St Helier Town Trustwide Salary £29.74 - £47.58 Bank Salary period Hourly Closing 01/12/2026 23:59

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values

Job overview

This post is designed to support the Cardiac Rhythm Service at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. The post holder will be required to assist with device implants in our Catheter Lab at Epsom Hospital and in the Device follow-up clinics at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals. There is also a small simple EP service run in the lab on a bi weekly basis.

The successful candidate should hold a recognized Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.

The successful candidate should have experience in all of the following areas: ILR follow-up, bradycardia implant and follow-up, CRT and ICD implant and follow-up.

The successful candidate will take on responsibility for the investigation, reporting, diagnoses and where appropriate alteration to therapy and patient care needs, working as an independent practitioner.

Working practice should be in accordance with occupational guidelines set out for each investigation, but you will have sufficient expertise to adapt practice to meet the requirements of the service area.

The successful candidate will need to work in all areas of non-invasive diagnostic cardiology investigations across Epsom and St. Helier Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• To have responsibilities for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the Health and Safety Regulations.
• To ensure patient and health record confidentiality at all times and to comply with the Data Protection Act requirements.
• To comply with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy and to promote equality of opportunity at all times.
• To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of this position and grade
• This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service or organizational developments.
• This job description is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken and will vary with the changing demands and priorities within the Department.

Working for our organisation

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you’re attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be an independent Practitioner at a specialist technical level in the performance of simple and complex Cardiology investigations, diagnosis and treatment where applicable.
• To be able to demonstrate ability as a specialist Physiologist in the following disciplines: Noninvasive investigations and Cardiac rhythm management.
• A. Simple, complex and multi-chamber pacemaker implants and follow-ups and Implantable defibrillator follow-ups/implants:
  • Single and dual chamber pacemaker implant including hardware selection.
  • Single and dual chamber pacemaker follow-up including trouble shooting, program optimization and clinical recommendations to medical staff
  • Multi-chamber pacemaker implants and follow-ups
  • Multi-chamber implantable defibrillator follow-ups
  • LBBap Pacing
• B. Non-invasive Cardiology:
  • Perform and interpret ECGs’, 24hr holter tapes and 24hr Non-invasive ambulatory BP monitoring
  • Perform and report on exercise tolerance tests in accordance to British Cardiac Society guidelines and Departmental standards
  • Prescribe appropriate exercise protocols on evidence basis and patient suitability
  • Discuss with a multi-disciplinary team on suitability and safety of exercise tolerance test for patients as required
  • To report on direct access ECGs’
• Record all device implants and follow-ups on the Pacenet database and Clinical Manager systems.
• Responsible for, in association with the lead physiologist in the maintenance of pacing hardware and accessory stock levels.
• Ensure clinic transfers, MRI/Radiotherapy requests and patient queries are responded to and completed in accordance with department protocols.
• Perform and record device home monitoring clinics ensuring results are recorded in accordance with department protocols.
• Plan, attend, present and co-ordinate outcomes at the weekly Arrhythmia and Devices MDT.
• Work with Arrhythmia and Heart Failure Specialist Nurses to provide specialist counseling and follow-up of complex arrhythmia and heart failure patients with implanted devices.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of specialist technical developments and be aware of their clinical implications.
• Provide Cardiac Physiologist support for left and right heart angiography and PCI when required.
• Provide Cardiac Physiologist support for IABP in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

Person specification

Professional Registration - HCPC

• HCPC
• HCPC

Skills

• Experience of working with the public in a variety of settings and able to demonstrate good customer care. Experience of working in a health care setting, with skills and experience in rehabilitation of patients, general mobility skills and communication Good Verbal and written communication skills
• Good organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team

education

• 5 GCSE's at Grade C or equivalent including English language and Maths

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you’re attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusionwill lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.