Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - Pace

Great Western Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Cardiac Physiologist to independently perform and report on a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations, including device follow-up. The role requires involvement in an on-call roster and participation in research activities.

You will collaborate with the Cardiac Physiology Service Managers and lead clinicians, contributing to the development of procedures and guideline updates, and staying current with best

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent.
• Current BSE accreditation and/or Cardiac Rhythm Management.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience in collaborative team working.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Cardiac Physiology Service Managers, other physiologists, and lead clinicians.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Review guidelines in line with current research and guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge in cardiac physiology and support service development.
• Undertake, interpret and report on advanced diagnostic tests and CRM.
• Train and assess junior staff to maintain skills and service delivery.
• Provide domiciliary visits and engage in research activities.

Skills

BSc in Clinical Physiology

BSE accreditation

Cardiac Rhythm Management

Education

BSc Honours Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)

Tools

CRM equipment

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Job summary

The department undertakes a wide range of both invasive and non-invasive cardiac physiology investigations including stress echocardiography, toe, physiology led valve and bubble clinics. We undertake CRT, ICD and Conduction system physiology device implantations and follow up. We have a well-established remote monitoring pacemaker service and are actively involved in research for both Echocardiography and pacing.

The post holder will independently perform and report on a range of investigations performed in both follow-up and implantation of devices.

A participation in an on call roster will be necessary.

Main duties of the job

• To work in close partnership with the Cardiac Physiology Service Managers, other cardiac physiologists, and lead clinicians on a day-to-day basis.
• To help develop and facilitate the implementation of standard operating procedures and guidelines within the department, which will support the delivery of an effective service.
• To help undertake regular review of these guidelines and update them in line with current research, and national / local guidelines.
• To remain current in best practice guidelines within cardiac physiology. To use this information to work with the Cardiac Physiology Service Managers in service development.
• To maintain an extensive knowledge and expertise in cardiac physiology.
• Depending on Experience. To undertake, interpret and report on advanced cardiac diagnostic tests such as cardiac rhythm management devices. To use this information to provide advice to patients, clinicians, and specialists.
• To train, develop and assess junior staff members, ensuring skill maintenance and service delivery requirements are met.
• To undertake, interpret and report on advanced cardiac diagnostic tests, such as cardiac rhythm management devices. To use this information to provide advice to patients, clinicians, and specialists
• Provide domiciliary visits.
• Engage in research activities.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Details

Closing date: 04 November 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 249-8333943

Job locations: The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN36BB, United Kingdom

Essential qualifications

• BSc Honours Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• Able to demonstrate on going professional development and up to date clinical practice.
• Current post graduate professional qualification: Current BSE accreditation and/or Cardiac Rhythm Management

Desirable qualifications

• Able to work independently in other areas of cardiac physiology aside from your main interest, for example: Perform and/or assist in DSE, ESE and TOE; perform and report 3D echo and adult congenital heart disease scans; work in CRM or cardiac catheter laboratory services
• Teaching and assessor qualification
• Second professional post graduate
• Adult BSE accreditation
• Able to perform and report on: Echocardiograms and/or cardiac rhythm management

Essential experience

• Experience of collaborative team working

Desirable experience

• Experience in all areas of invasive cardiac investigations underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
• Experience of teaching and assessing invasive and/or non-invasive cardiac investigations
• Able to supervise both medical and physiology staff in training in Echocardiography and/or Cardiac rhythm management
• Knowledge of developing operational policies
• Experience leading a team

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. 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.