Principal Cardiac Physiologist

Frimley Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a senior Cardiac Physiologist to provide leadership for Cardiac Physiology, ensuring safe, effective, and sustainable services across the Trust. The post holder will drive activity, quality, workforce and performance improvements in line with strategy and national standards.

The role requires expert practice in Rhythm Management, capacity planning, education and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care across

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science or qualifying equivalent qualification
• Essential: Registration with HCPC or AHCS
• Essential: Relevant advanced specialist accreditation/qualification in Rhythm Management
• Desirable: EHRA CIED Certification
• Desirable: MSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent professional qualification
• Desirable: Teaching qualification
• Desirable: Leadership/management qualification
• Desirable: Additional relevant professional accreditation

Responsibilities

• Management and Leadership of Cardiac Physiology department
• Ensure all staff induction, appraisal, supervision, development and CPD access
• Facilitate education, training, research, audit and CPD for Cardiac Physiology and MDT
• Independently practise with high level of skill in Cardiac Rhythm Management
• Supervise and device assessment for brady pacing and complex devices; reports
• Lead capacity and workload planning across FHFT sites using data

Skills

BSc Clinical Physiology

HCPC/AHCS Registration

Rhythm Management Accreditation

Leadership/Management

Teaching Qualification

MSc Healthcare Science

EHRA CIED Certification

Additional Accreditation

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science

MSc Healthcare Science or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

The Cardiology Investigations Unit (CIU) provides a range of diagnostic testing, invasive and non-invasive, for in-patients and outpatients across the Trust. The post holder provides senior professional, clinical and operational leadership for Cardiac Physiology, working across the Trust to ensure safe, effective and sustainable delivery of services.

The role has responsibility for supporting delivery against activity, quality, workforce, access and performance requirements and for developing services in line with Trust strategy, national standards and the needs of the local population.

Main duties of the job

• Management and Leadership of Cardiac Physiology department
• Ensure all staff receive appropriate induction, appraisal, supervision, development and access to continuing professional development.
• To facilitate education, training, research, audit and continuing professional development for Cardiac Physiology and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Independently practise with a high level of skill and autonomy at Expert Specialist level in Cardiac Rhythm Management and undertake other cardiac physiology procedures appropriate to the post holder's competence.
• Supervise and device assessment for both brady pacing and complex devices. This includes new implants, follow-up pacing clinics and procedural support during MRI and surgery. Generate complete reports to a high standard.
• Take a lead role in planning Cardiac Physiology capacity and workload across FHFT sites, using demand, activity, workforce and waiting-list information.

About us

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £68,852 to £79,638 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 151-AS-14

Closing date: 06 November 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science or qualifying equivalent qualification
• Essential: Registration with HCPC or AHCS
• Essential: Relevant advanced specialist accreditation/qualification in Rhythm Management
• Desirable: EHRA CIED Certification
• Desirable: MSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent professional qualification
• Desirable: Teaching qualification
• Desirable: Leadership/management qualification
• Desirable: Additional relevant professional accreditation

Experience

• Essential: At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in cardiac pacing, including experience working at advanced/expert level (Band 7 or above)
• Essential: Experience of managing a cardiology service or specialist area, including organisational and staff management
• Essential: Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Essential: Experience of service development, performance management and workforce planning
• Desirable: Cardiac cath lab experience, including primary PCI
• Desirable: Participation in cardiac research
• Desirable: Organisation/provision of education or training courses at regional level
• Desirable: Experience of contracted/insourced service management

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Competent to practice and supervise cardiac pacing checks in a range of settings, including new implants, follow-up clinics, remote alerts and MRI / theatre procedural support
• Essential: Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Essential: Ability to work autonomously and make decisions in complex situations
• Desirable: Experience of benchmarking services against other major centres
• Desirable: Knowledge of commissioning, contracting and business case development
• Desirable: Experience of leading transformation programmes

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Cross site, Wexham Street, Slough, SL2 4HL, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: General Manager, Lauren Clark, [e-mail], 07502264422

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