Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive, Pacing and Labs | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Clinical Scientist specializing in Cardiac Rhythm Management. The role includes undertaking advanced physiological tests on adult patients, providing timely and accurate reports, and leading training for staff. Candidates should hold British Heart Rhythm Society accreditation or equivalent and be adept in patient care. Flexible working options are available, making this a great opportunity for qualified personnel looking for work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Competent in implanting and following up with brady and complex devices.
• Ability to provide accurate reports on physiological tests.
• Knowledge of cardiac physiology and ability to advise clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced physiological tests on adult patients.
• Advise clinicians based on significant findings.
• Lead training and assessments in cardiac physiology.

Skills

Advanced physiological testing

Clinical diagnosis

Training and supervision

Leadership in clinical audits

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

British Heart Rhythm Society accreditation or equivalent

Job description

Chief Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Clinical Scientist - CRM specialism
The Cardiac Investigations unit at the Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Clinical Scientist specialised in Cardiac Rhythm Management. The successful candidate will be competent in implant and follow‑up of brady and complex devices, having ideally attained British Heart Rhythm Society accreditation (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of advanced physiological tests on adult patients to aid in clinical diagnosis, and provide an accurate report on these findings within a timely manner.
• Maintain the clinical knowledge and expertise to escalated significant findings, and where appropriate advise clinicians based on these.
• Be responsible and accountable for the day‑to‑day provision of high quality care within the department.
• Assist in delivering assessments, training and clinical supervision in all areas of cardiac physiology to members of physiology staff and students.
• Support the education of cardiac content to trainees from various non‑physiology disciplines.
• Lead clinical audit to improve the services delivered by the department.
• Engage in internal and external education to reinforce and further develop clinical knowledge.
• Contribute towards quality improvement initiatives across the department, including implementing and maintaining trust policies, and embracing new technologies.

Other Information

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Dec 2025.