Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Invasive Cardiology

Bupa; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer and provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist for Invasive Cardiology at Cromwell Hospital, London. In this full-time role, you will develop technical electrophysiology services while ensuring high standards of patient care. Candidates should have extensive experience in invasive techniques and necessary certifications. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible working hours, and access to training facilities. Join us in making health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible.

Benefits

Payment of Professional Registration fees

25 days holiday pro rata

Access to Clinical Training Facility

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Season ticket loan

Discounted gym sessions

Free onsite massages

Participation in annual awards ceremony

Qualifications

• Appropriate clinical experience post qualification.
• Extensive experience in invasive techniques for cardiac disease.
• Evidence of communication skills in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical electrophysiology service for patient care.
• Assist in diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias using EP systems.
• Support in various interventional and CRM procedures.

Skills

Clinical experience post qualification

Specialist knowledge as a Clinical Physiologist

Experience in invasive techniques

Diagnostic investigations

Supervision of staff

Audit or research participation

Communication skills in English

Education

BSc (Hons) in Clinical Cardiac Physiology

Certification for Electrophysiology and CRM

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

ILS – Immediate Life Support Course

Tools

EP systems (Bard, Micropace)

Carto 3D mapping system

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist for Invasive Cardiology ftc

Location

Cromwell Hospital, 164-178 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU

Contract Type

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Salary Range

£Competitive per annum, plus Bupa Benefits

Role specific benefits: Flexible working shifts per week plus on-call commitment

Full-time, 37.50 hours per week

Job Overview

As a Clinician at Bupa our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients each and every day.

Joining Bupa, you'll benefit from access to our state-of-the‑art Clinical Training Facility, a centre for connected learning, care and careers. This forms part of Bupa Campus, a vibrant new learning initiative which brings us together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe.

Key Responsibilities

You will be involved in developing the technical electrophysiology service ensuring a high standard of patient care for those undergoing electrophysiology studies/ablations. Works closely with electrophysiology cardiologists and multidisciplinary team and other stakeholders.

Help assist in diagnosis and treatment of simple and complex cardiac arrhythmias using EP systems (Bard, Micropace) and 3D mapping system (Carto V7). You will also be exposed to operating and performing Cryo ablation for AF/PVI procedures over time.

Interventional Procedures

• LHC and PCI (haemodynamic monitoring and reporting)
• Coronary assessment ie FFR/IFR‑RFR, IVUS, and IVL
• Support TAVI, other valvuloplasty, Closure Device procedures (ASD, PFO, LAA) and occasional RHC

CRM Procedures

• Skilled and comprehensive knowledge of CRM implantation and follow‑up
• Box change, upgrade/downgrade, lead intervention, and other CRM related procedures with exposure/awareness of left bundle, leadless and HIS pacing

Arrhythmia Therapies

• Competent and highly skilled in electrophysiological studies & ablation
• Able to operate Bard LSPRO with Micropace independently, and perform diagnostic EP study and ablation
• Competent using Carto 3D mapping system for simple and complex atrial arrhythmias, SVT and VEs
• Able to operate cryo ablation system to perform atrial arrhythmias

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role

• Appropriate clinical experience post qualification
• Highly developed specialist knowledge acquired through training as a Clinical Physiologist
• Extensive experience in a wide range of invasive techniques involved in assessment and therapy provision for patients with cardiac disease, specifically in complex electrophysiology including 3D mapping
• Able to perform a range of specialist diagnostic investigations on patients in a variety of clinical settings
• Experience in day‑to‑day supervision of staff
• Ability to lead and take part in audit or research projects, undertakes testing and trials of clinical equipment
• Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Cardiac Physiology or BSc in Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) or PTP equivalence
• At least one certification for Electrophysiology and CRM:
  • British Society Heart Rhythm for Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices or Electrophysiology
  • International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Certified Electrophysiology Specialist or Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
  • European Heart Rhythm Association certified cardiac device specialists
• Evidence of maintaining relevant Continuing Professional Development
• ILS – Immediate Life Support Course

Benefits

• Payment of Professional Registration fees
• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year pro rata, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Access to Bupa Campus and our Clinical Training Facility to support your clinical career development
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass
• Various other benefits and online discounts
• Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work
• Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Additional Information

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

At Bupa we strive to ensure all our customers, patients and staff are safe. All employees have a duty to ensure that safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.

Job Details

1. Time Type: Full time
2. Job Area: Clinical Services
3. Locations: Cromwell Hospital London