Lead Cardiac Physiologist – Cardiac Rhythm Management (Devices & EP)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Brighton is seeking a Lead Cardiac Physiologist to oversee Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology services. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure high standards of patient care while managing resources and training staff. This role requires substantial clinical experience and expertise in complex cardiac procedures, along with a commitment to research and development in the field.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive training programs

Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience at Highly Specialist Level.
• Extensive knowledge in invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations.
• Registered with RCCP/AHCS/HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology team.
• Provide expert clinical advice on complex procedures.
• Develop and implement protocols and standards.

Skills

Cardiac Rhythm Management

Invasive Cardiology

Clinical Expertise

Staff Training

Education

Master's Level in relevant field

Tools

EP and CRM devices

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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Brighton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join the leadership team in a dynamic, visionary department? An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Sussex Cardiac Centre based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Collaborating closely with the leadership team the post-holder will oversee and drive the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) service, leading the device and EP team.

This is an exciting new opportunity for a highly skilled and driven individual to take the lead in embedding a Patient First approach and culture aligned to the Trust’s mission and values. They will be working with the Principal Cardiac Physiologist to streamline processes and protocols across the service, while also overseeing education & training, quality assurance and service transformation within the Device and EP team.

The busy multidisciplinary team within the Cardiac Catheter Labs provides complex complex EP (VT and AF ablation) alongside complex structural intervention and PCI. The continually expanding device service has developed to support all the latest technology including Conduction System Pacing. All complex devices are implanted and there is a rapidly growing virtual follow-up service. The centre benefits from a Physiologist Led ILR Implant and Explant service and has been a pioneer within this field. Physiologist accreditation is actively encouraged throughout the department and there is a well-embedded training programme with trainees undertaking the PTP and STP.

Main duties of the job

To work autonomously as Lead Cardiac Physiologist in Cardiac Rhythm Management and Invasive Cardiology. To lead the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) / Electrophysiology (EP) area of Cardiac Physiology services, ensuring provision of research-based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources and staff development and education.

To assist in leading the Cardiac Physiology workforce across both Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal sites, deputising for the Principal Cardiac Physiologist when required.

To undertake, supervise and teach highly complex cardiac clinical physiology procedures working to the standards set by the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS), Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS) and also the Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS). To provide leadership and direction for the specialist cardiac physiology service within the Cath labs, Device and EP Departments alongside the wider Cardiac Department.

To undertake specialist research within CRM and EP. To be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, research and audit of clinical services.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

·To provide an advanced practitioner CRM (Device & EP) service.

·Provide expert clinical/technical advice and input into all areas of the analysis and reporting of highly advanced procedures, including all complex device/ pacemaker implants and follow-ups, all Electrophysiology and cath lab procedures including troubleshooting.

·Liaise with Consultant Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons and the wider clinical team to ensure correct treatment pathways

·Act as a highly expert clinical specialist, maintaining the highest possible standards of technical competency in the provision of all procedures undertaken and to be a visible and accessible presence to all Cardiac Physiologists, giving expert professional advice where required.

·Provide advanced level of clinical expertise in all cardiac investigations, following current local and national guidelines, interpreting the results and taking an appropriate course of action

·Provide specialised diagnostic reports to the appropriate level and highlight any urgent problems

·Be responsible for discipline and standards of technical competency in the provision of all CRM and Electrophysiology services within the physiology remit

·Participate in the evaluation of new equipment and assess its value and application for implementation of its use

·Respond quickly to emergency situations, identifying when deviation from protocol or clinical intervention is indicated

·Ensure protocols are followed to support the safe delivery of the highest quality service

·Responsible for accurate data entry and for ensuring that all staff comply with data entry and reporting requirements

·Develop and update protocols, guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) within all disciplines of Cardiac Physiology

·Provide leadership and management to the entire Cardiac Physiology workforce ensuring the smooth delivery of an efficient and high quality service

·Take a lead role in the development of the department to meet changing requirements

·Initiate and encourage the development of innovative practices and solutions within the department

·In conjunction with principal Cardiac Physiologist and the leadership team, take a lead role in recruitment and selection of all grades of Cardiac Physiologists

·Take a lead role in departmental meetings and a proactive approach to issues relating to quality of care, technical standards and efficiency improvements, as applied to own area of work and that of junior colleagues

·Take a lead role in the implementation and development of local policies, procedures and protocols, working with colleagues to meet changing healthcare needs

·Be responsible for stock control when required including ordering and ensuring efficient usage of consumables whilst maintaining optimal stock levels of stores in order to meet service needs at all times and liaising with company representatives as required

·Participate in specialist research. To assist in the development, implementation, maintenance, research and audit of clinical services. Participate in and actively support research/development activities and clinical trials within the department as required.

·Implement and participate in audit programmes within cardiology, ensuring that requirements are adhered to and data is available as requested

·Maintain clinical documentation and databases and participate in the provision of data for statistical analysis, applying and promoting high standards of record keeping with respect to accuracy, timeliness of completion and confidentiality

·Contribute to Clinical Governance, achieving the goals of the Division and the Trust’s strategy

Person specification

Registration

• RCCP/AHCS/HCPC Registration

Experience/Qualifications

• Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience
• ILS or equivalent
• Professional qualifications: BHRS or IBHRE or EHRA
• Teaching or Assessment qualification
• Qualification in Leadership or Management studies

Skills

• A minimum of 5 years extensive clinical experience at Highly Specialist Level
• Extensive experience and knowledge to expert level in the full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations, particularly Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM)

People Management and Development

• Extensive experience of staff training and assessment
• Extensive experience of training and supervision of junior staff

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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