Lead Clinical Scientist / Cardiac Physiologist - Plus 15% RRP

Hammersmith Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier healthcare facility in Greater London is seeking an advanced cardiac physiologist to manage the Imperial Cath Lab service. The role involves performing advanced electrophysiology procedures and leading a team while ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess leadership experience, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This position offers career development opportunities, a competitive salary with a retention premium, and a generous relocation package.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced EP / complex CRM implants.
• Previous leadership of a department in cardiac physiology.
• Strong teaching background for individuals undergoing accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality of the Imperial Cath Lab service.
• Perform EP / CRM on adults with various conditions.
• Collaboratively work with colleagues and staff to meet service needs.
• Lead the EP / CRM team for workload and career development.
• Achieve performance targets and support relevant managers.

Skills

Sensitive and effective communication skills

Strong education / training skills

Strong people-management skills

Clear and precise written communication skills

Education

Qualified cardiac physiologist

IBHRE / BHRS accreditation

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications suitable for STP equivalence

Job description

Job overview

Are you an advanced and experienced cardiac physiologist ready to excel at one of the UK’s most prestigious NHS Trusts? If you thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment where your expertise can make a real difference, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

Work at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, where you’ll handle a full spectrum of advanced electrophysiology procedures, conduction system pacing and complex devices. With our large cardiac rhythm management program, you’ll have the chance to push boundaries in the field.

At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust we’re equally passionate about teaching and mentorship. Close collaboration with Imperial College London also provides opportunities for academic growth and research, while our department’s leadership in the field ensures you’ll be working with some of the best minds in the profession.

You’ll be based at our top‑tier hospital Hammersmith, which is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art cath labs. In this stimulating environment, you’ll find opportunities for professional development, to advance your career further.

On top of all this, we’re offering an extra 15% of your basic salary as part of our recruitment and retention premium (subject to terms and conditions). To make your transition smoother, we also provide a generous relocation package.

Ready to take the next big step in your career? Join our team today and be part of something extraordinary.

Main duties of the job

• To manage the provision and quality of the Imperial Cath Lab service, rotating across sites as required.
• Performing EP / CRM on adults with a range of disabilities and medical conditions across the trust sites; these tests are performed as outpatients, in wards and specialist intensive care units.
• To work collaboratively on a day to day basis with colleagues, hospital staff and patients to ensure the service needs are met. Undertake education and training of junior colleagues and other professionals.
• To lead the EP / CRM team at Imperial with regard to appraisal, workload, career development and education.
• Responsible for achieving performance targets relevant to service and supporting the General Managers in achieving directorate, CPG and Trust performance targets. Delivery of agreed performance indicators in relation to clinical outcomes, clinical efficiency and service line reporting.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Qualified cardiac physiologist
• IBHRE / BHRS up to date accreditation and registration.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including attendance of local / in‑house management courses
• Qualifications / experience suitable for STP equivalence

Desirable criteria

• Higher academic qualification (MSc / MBA / PhD / doctoral study)
• Formal management qualification
• Clinical assessment training
• Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous leadership of a department / sub‑speciality area of cardiac physiology
• Line‑management responsibilities for a team of physiologists
• Strong teaching / training background for individuals undergoing accreditation
• Experience of advanced EP / complex CRM implants

Desirable criteria

• Previously employment as band 8a department lead
• Lead on service improvement projects with demonstrable outcomesDevelopment of physiologist / scientist led services

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Sensitive and effective communication skills
• Strong education / training skills. Regular presenter / lead for local / in‑house meetings
• Strong people‑management skills
• Clear and precise written communication skills

Desirable criteria

• People‑management training
• Presenter at regional or national meetings

Right to work

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