Lead Cardiac Physiologist

NHS; Sutton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Health assessment (Bupa)

Spire rewards

Onsite parking

Training and progression

Job summary

Spire St Anthony's Hospital in Sutton is seeking a Lead Cardiac Physiologist to join our established Cardiology team. You will provide expert clinical leadership across the Cardiac Catheter Lab and Outpatient Department, driving high-quality patient care and service excellence.

You'll bring advanced expertise in invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations, support staff development, and collaborate with cardiologists and nursing teams to maintain clinical standards and continuous

Qualifications

• Degree in clinical physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent.
• Experience in angiography, electrophysiology and pacemaker therapy.
• Experience in cardiac catheter lab procedures.
• Autonomous worker with strong decision-making.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical expertise across a broad range of cardiac physiology investigations and procedures.
• Perform and independently report advanced procedures within electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, cardiac catheterisation and non-invasive cardiology.
• Support patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures in a variety of clinical settings.
• Ensure departmental policies, protocols and quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Provide leadership and support to Cardiac Physiologists working across the department.
• Contribute to the evaluation, implementation and ongoing assessment of cardiac physiology equipment and consumables.
• Work collaboratively with cardiologists, nursing teams and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Skills

Cardiology investigations

Angiography

Electrophysiology

Pacemaker therapy

Leadership

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology)

Tools

Cardiac Cath Lab equipment

Cardiac rhythm management systems

Job description

Join our experienced Cardiology team as a Lead Cardiac Physiologist, providing expert clinical support across the Cardiac Cath Lab and Outpatient Department.

Main duties of the job

Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:Demonstrate highly developed knowledge and skills in a broad range of cardiology investigations.Perform a wide range complex or advanced procedures, as requested by the clinician in the following Clinical Physiology fields: Electrophysiology, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Cardiac Catheter Lab intervention and non-invasive Cardiac Physiology.Perform relevant procedures at independent practitioner level.Perform these procedures in a number of settings and sometimes under difficult or stressful conditions e.g. ITU, Cath Lab, patient rooms, outpatient department.Follow departmental guidelines and protocols for each procedure relevant to the post ensuring quality control.Participate in technical appraisal of cardiac physiology capital equipment and consumables by evaluating equipment and providing expert technical advice and audit the use of current cardiac physiology equipment.Delegate roles and responsibilities to cardiac physiologists within the department where applicable.

About us

About Spire St Anthony's HospitalLocated in Sutton, Spire St Anthony's Hospital has been delivering exceptional patient care for over a century. Following a £27 million investment programme, the hospital offers state-of-the-art facilities and provides high-quality healthcare services to patients across Surrey, South London and the surrounding areas.

Job responsibilities

Lead Cardiac Physiologist | Cardiology | Spire St Anthony's Hospital, SuttonFull Time | PermanentLead and Develop a High-Performing Cardiology ServiceSpire St Anthony's Hospital is looking for an experienced Lead Cardiac Physiologist to join our established Cardiology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated cardiac professional to provide expert clinical leadership while delivering outstanding patient care across our Cardiac Catheter Lab and Cardiology Outpatient Departments.As Lead Cardiac Physiologist, you'll bring advanced clinical expertise across a broad range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations, supporting patients throughout their diagnostic and treatment journey. You'll also play a key role in the day-to‑day leadership of the physiology team, helping to maintain high clinical standards, drive service excellence and support the ongoing development of colleagues.About Spire St Anthony's HospitalLocated in Sutton, Spire St Anthony's Hospital has been delivering exceptional patient care for over a century. Following a £27 million investment programme, the hospital offers state-of-the-art facilities and provides high-quality healthcare services to patients across Surrey, South London and the surrounding areas.Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical expertise across a broad range of cardiac physiology investigations and procedures.
• Perform and independently report advanced procedures within electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, cardiac catheterisation and non-invasive cardiology.
• Support patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures in a variety of clinical settings.
• Ensure departmental policies, protocols and quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Provide leadership and support to Cardiac Physiologists working across the department.
• Contribute to the evaluation, implementation and ongoing assessment of cardiac physiology equipment and consumables.
• Work collaboratively with cardiologists, nursing teams and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective and patient‑centred care.

Who We're Looking For

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead Cardiac Physiologist | Cardiology | Spire St Anthony's Hospital, SuttonFull Time | PermanentLead and Develop a High-Performing Cardiology ServiceSpire St Anthony's Hospital is looking for an experienced Lead Cardiac Physiologist to join our established Cardiology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated cardiac professional to provide expert clinical leadership while delivering outstanding patient care across our Cardiac Catheter Lab and Cardiology Outpatient Departments.As Lead Cardiac Physiologist, you'll bring advanced clinical expertise across a broad range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations, supporting patients throughout their diagnostic and treatment journey. You'll also play a key role in the day-to‑day leadership of the physiology team, helping to maintain high clinical standards, drive service excellence and support the ongoing development of colleagues.About Spire St Anthony's HospitalLocated in Sutton, Spire St Anthony's Hospital has been delivering exceptional patient care for over a century. Following a £27 million investment programme, the hospital offers state-of-the‑art facilities and provides high-quality healthcare services to patients across Surrey, South London and the surrounding areas.Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical expertise across a broad range of cardiac physiology investigations and procedures.
• Perform and independently report advanced procedures within electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, cardiac catheterisation and non‑invasive cardiology.
• Support patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures in a variety of clinical settings.
• Ensure departmental policies, protocols and quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Provide leadership and support to Cardiac Physiologists working across the department.
• Contribute to the evaluation, implementation and ongoing assessment of cardiac physiology equipment and consumables.
• Work collaboratively with cardiologists, nursing teams and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective and patient‑centred care.

Who We're Looking For

• Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience within cardiac physiology, including angiography, electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management.
• Experience supporting cardiac catheter lab procedures and pacemaker therapies.
• Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to work autonomously and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and clinical excellence.

BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme with flexible retirement options
• Life assurance
• Free Bupa health assessment
• Access to our "Spire for You" reward platform with discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

Why Spire Healthcare?

At Spire, our purpose is simple: to provide outstanding care for our patients and a supportive environment for our people. We're proud of our values and the difference our teams make every day:

• Caring is our passion
• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Delivering on our promises
• Keeping it simple
• Succeeding and celebrating together

For us, it's more than just treating patients. It's about looking after people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Who we're looking for
• Degree in clinical physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• Experience in angiography, Electrophysiology, and pacemaker therapy
• Competence across a range of cardiology skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge
• You will be able to demonstrate your detail‑oriented thinking, interpersonal skills and technological aptitude.

Experience

• Who we're looking for
• Degree in clinical physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
• Experience in angiography, Electrophysiology, and pacemaker therapy
• Competence across a range of cardiology skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge
• You will be able to demonstrate your detail‑oriented thinking, interpersonal skills and technological aptitude.

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.