Chief Cardiac Physiologist Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated cardiac physiologist passionate about cardiology and eager for career advancement. The role involves working in catheter labs, performing complex analyses of cardiac devices, and supervising junior staff. With a commitment to inclusion and a supportive work environment, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team that values diversity and strives to deliver outstanding patient care, ensuring the highest standards in clinical practice and patient support.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave and pension schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in cardiac devices and cath labs is essential.
• UK registration is mandatory for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Interrogation and analysis of pacemaker/device leads during implantation.
• Supervising junior staff and ensuring adherence to clinical policies.

Skills

Cardiac Physiology

Pacemaker/ICD/CRT Systems

Cardiac Devices

Clinical Analysis

Education

BSc in Cardiac Physiology

Qualification in Cardiac Devices (BHRS, EHRA, IBHRE)

Tools

Cardiology Reporting Systems

Job description

Buckinghamshire NHS Trust is 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 substantial experience and knowledge, particularly within cardiac devices or cardiac cath labs.

A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential. Additionally, a qualification in cardiac devices (BHRS, EHRA, or IBHRE) is required, unless the candidate is currently working exclusively in cath labs.

Members of the cardiac physiology team will rotate through areas such as catheter labs (angiograms, PCI, PPCI, IVUS, OCT, FFR), exercise tolerance testing, tilt tests, tape analysis, device follow-up, remote monitoring, and device implantation. Experience in these areas is advantageous to maintain and develop skills.

Please Note: Candidates must have UK registration.

Responsibilities include interrogation and analysis of pacemaker/device leads during implantation, as well as interrogation, analysis, and reprogramming of pacemakers/ICDs/CRTs during follow-up clinics, adhering to BHRS guidelines and departmental standards. The role requires sufficient experience to deviate from policy when clinically necessary.

The successful candidate will interpret complex clinical information, apply theoretical knowledge, and deliver comprehensive assessments and analyses of pacemaker/ICD/CRT systems, including reporting and uploading findings onto cardiology reporting systems.

You will assist with cardiac angiography and PCI procedures, including interpretation, reporting, stock management, record keeping, and patient care.

Cross-cover responsibilities may include other technical services, requiring competency in at least one additional specialty, such as Non-Invasive Cardiology, ETTs, or ambulatory monitoring.

You will supervise junior staff, ensuring issues related to conduct or capability are reported to the Principal Cardiac Physiologist.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer?

• Learning and development opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements, NHS benefits including generous leave, pension, and discount schemes.
• Health and wellbeing services to support a healthy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
• We aim to create a respectful workplace where differences are valued.
• Diversity enhances outcomes for the communities we serve.

Our values:

• Vision: to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
• Mission: to deliver personal and compassionate care every time.
• CARE values: collaborate, aspire, respect, enable.

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. If you have a disability affecting your application process, please contact us for assistance, quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.