Pacing & CathLab Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Luton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Recruitment & Retention Bonus

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton & Dunstable Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist specialised in Pacing and Cathlab to deliver high‑quality rhythm management and patient care within a busy cardiology service. You will participate in pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks, assist in daytime PCI and pacemaker implants, lead quality audits, mentor junior staff, and contribute to protocol development; a 10% recruitment bonus is available for accredited staff.

Qualifications

• BSc Hons Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
• British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) accreditation or European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) accreditation or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) accreditation.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Completed ILS.
• Registered with the AHCS.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pacing and cathlab rhythm management including checks for pacemakers/ICD/CRT.
• Assist during full range of cardiac procedures in the CathLab (daytime PCI, elective PCI, pacemaker implants).
• Perform Pacing Quality Audit Reports.
• Maintain high standards of technical competency in all cardiac procedures.
• Respond to emergencies promptly and professionally.
• Assist in day-to-day management within the department.
• Act as a role model and contribute to junior staff development.
• Participate in bi-weekly pacing/cathlab meetings and training sessions.
• Develop protocols, guidelines and policies within the department.

Skills

Pacing clinics experience

Cathlab procedures

ECG interpretation

Quality audits

Staff training

Education

BSc Hons Clinical Physiology

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton & Dunstable Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist specialised in Pacing and Cathlab to deliver high‑quality rhythm management and patient care within a busy cardiology service. You will participate in pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks, assist in daytime PCI and pacemaker implants, lead quality audits, mentor junior staff, and contribute to protocol development; a 10% recruitment bonus is available for accredited staff.