Chief Cardiac Physiologist

NHS; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic cardiac physiologist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cardiac devices and participate in various cardiology procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for device interrogation, analysis, and reporting, while also supervising junior staff. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about cardiology and eager to progress in their careers. Join a team dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to the community.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• 4+ years of practical experience in technical cardiology.
• Expertise in pacemaker/ICD/CRT systems and patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform device interrogation and analysis to high standards.
• Produce comprehensive reports and manage caseloads effectively.

Skills

Technical cardiology knowledge

Medical devices expertise

Patient care

Report writing

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Emergency medical intervention

Education

BSc in Cardiac Physiology

Professional membership (BHRS, EHRA, IBHRE)

Intermediate Life Support Certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job summary

Buckinghamshire NHS Trust are keen to recruit an enthusiastic cardiac physiologist with a desire for progression and a passion for cardiology.

We are looking for a cardiac physiologist with a high level of experience and knowledge either within cardiac devices or cardiac cath labs.

A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential. A suitable qualification in cardiac devices (BHRS, EHRA or IBHRE) is essential (unless currently only working in cath labs).

Members of the cardiac physiology team will be expected to rotate around areas of cardiology such as the catheter labs (angiograms, PCI, PPCI, IVUS, OCT, FFR), exercise tolerance testing, tilt tests, tape analysis, device follow up, remote monitoring follow up and device implant to keep up existing skills so experience in those areas would be an advantage.

Please Note: Candidates must have UK registration.

Main duties of the job

Perform interrogation and analysis of pacemaker/devices leads during implantation, and interrogation, analysis and reprogramming of the pacemaker/ICD/CRT once implanted at regular follow up clinics to a high standard in accordance with BHRS guidelines and department minimum standards, with sufficient experience and knowledge to deviate from policy as required to obtain clinically relevant information.

Responsible for the interpretation of complex clinical information and applying theory to deliver a comprehensive assessment and analysis of pacemaker/ICD/CRT systems, including the interpretation and reporting of information you personally acquire.

Produce an accurate and comprehensive report for each investigation, with responsibility for your own caseload and ensure that it is accurately uploaded onto the cardiology reporting systems.

Assist with Cardiac Angiography/PCI including interpretation, reporting, checking adequate stock levels of consumables, record keeping and patient care.

To provide cross cover to other areas of the technical service, as the needs of the service dictate including practitioner level competency in a minimum of one other specialty. e.g. Non-Invasive Cardiology including ETTs and ambulatory monitoring.

To supervise the day-to-day work of junior staff within the department ensuring that any issues or problems, such as absence, conduct or capability are reported to the Principal Cardiac Physiologist.

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted: 02 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 434-IM7048590-A

Job locations: Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2TT

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential

• Relevant BSc or equivalent level of knowledge
• Professional membership of a relevant professional body obtained by examination e.g. BHRS, EHRA, IBHRE
• Intermediate Life support Certificate

EXPERIENCE Essential

• Practical experience in technical cardiology for a minimum of 4 years with at least 1 year at a specialist level of independent practice including investigation, interpretation, reporting, altering therapy and recommending alternative investigations.
• To be able to identify when emergency medical intervention is required and take appropriate action.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential

• Broad knowledge of technical cardiology, including practice with a wide array of complex technical equipment.
• Highly specialist knowledge of medical devices, investigation, diagnosis and interpretation in all aspects of specialist field of devices.
• Able to prioritise and manage own work and those of junior members of the team.
• In depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and local guidelines, eg, Health and Safety daily contact with body fluids and blood, COSHH, British Cardiac Society guidelines.
• Able to use specialised computer software and other programs such as Excel, Word etc and be able to set up documents and spreadsheet and extract information.
• Use of fine tools using a high degree of manual dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for patient investigation, e.g. pacemaker programming.
• Occasional requirement to move heavy equipment using safe manual handling technique.
• Highly self motivated conscientious in approach and pays attention to detail, able to concentrate frequently for investigation and reporting.
• Able to sustain periods of intense concentration for long periods often over 4 hours in duration.
• Able to cope with frequently distressing circumstances in the clinical area, eg, investigates and liaises with patients/relatives in life threatening conditions in high pressure environments and cope with patient fatality during investigation and treatment.
• Able to relate and communicate with staff at all levels and from different professions.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential

• Ability to work cross site where service needs.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Wycombe Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2TT

Employer's website: https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)