Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (Pacing And Cath Lab)

Nuffield Health Group; Ledston; Sur place; GBP 51 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

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Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Résumé du poste

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital is seeking a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cardiac Unit in Leeds. The role involves performing a broad range of diagnostic tests and reporting to support medical decisions, with a key focus on cardiac devices and non-invasive testing.

You will hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent), RCCP/AHCS registration, and BHRS/IBHRE Devices Accreditation, with at least two years’ specialist experience post accreditation.

Qualifications

• BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) required.
• Registration to RCCP/AHCS.
• BHRS/IBHRE Devices Accreditation.
• At least two years’ experience at highly specialist level post devices accreditation.

Responsabilités

• Perform a broad range of cardiac diagnostic tests in the cath lab.
• Interpret results and provide clinically relevant reports.
• Lead device follow-up clinics and ensure device function and programming.
• Maintain stock for cardiac devices and support audits and governance.
• Provide training, mentorship and CPD to junior staff.

Connaissances

Excellent communicator

Cardiac diagnostics

Team leadership

Clinical reporting

Formation

BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)

Description du poste

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Leeds Hospital | Cardiac | Permanent | Full Time | Part Time

Up to £56,515 per annum depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

At Nuffield Health, we’re looking for an excellent communicator to join our Cardiac Unit. As part of the team, you’ll enjoy the chance to help shape an outstanding patient experience. Bring your commitment to building the highest standards of care and we’ll offer the ideal home for your career.

As a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist at our Leeds Hospital, you’ll hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent), hold a registration to RCCP / AHCS; demonstrate BHRS/IBHRE Devices Accreditation, and have at least two years’ experience at highly specialist level post completion of devices accreditation.

The post holder will perform a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures. They will be responsible for interpreting results, delivering precise, clinically relevant reports to support medical decision-making whilst supporting other healthcare professionals whilst fostering clinical excellence across the team.

Main duties of the job

• Perform a broad range of procedures in the cardiac cath lab as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) including: diagnostic coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, right heart catheterisation, and PFO/ASD closures. Monitoring ECG and pressure tracings throughout, promptly reporting any abnormalities / significant changes to the wider team.
• Support cardiac device implants monitoring ECG and intra-cardiac signals to ensure accurate lead placement, promptly reporting any abnormalities / significant changes.
• Lead cardiac device follow-up clinics in line with BHRS guidelines, clinical governance standards, and local standard operating procedure. Assess device function, battery status, make clinically appropriate programming changes optimising device performance and battery longevity and maintain accurate records to support audit, service improvement, and governance.
• Ensure that appropriate Cardiac Device stock is available for implantation procedures.
• Deliver high-quality testing, interpreting, analysis and reporting where appropriate of all non-invasive cardiology tests including: ECG’s, Ambulatory ECG’s, Ambulatory BP’s, Exercise Tolerance Tests with all non-invasive testing being performed and reported in accordance to national guidelines and local standard operating procedures.
• Timely and accurate Ambulatory ECG analysis and reporting accounts for a significant proportion of daily workload.
• Provide expert clinical leadership and specialist technical guidance in the implantation and follow-up of cardiac devices, serving the department and wider hospital.
• Act as a clinical role model, promoting evidence-based best practice to enhance care quality for outpatients, inpatients, and surgical patients.
• Demonstrate advanced communication skills to support patients and families and foster effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Maintain and advance clinical standards in CRM through ongoing training, and CPD.
• Maintaining clear communication with the Clinical HOD and monitoring daily service delivery, recommending improvements and addressing clinical concerns promptly.
• Oversee stock control procedures, including standing orders, maintenance contracts, and capital equipment procurement, ensuring value and service quality.
• Contribute to the review and development of departmental and hospital-wide policies.
• Lead clinical audits identifying trends and implementing service improvements; participate in wider Nuffield audit programmes.
• Provide training, mentorship, and competency assessments for junior staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Uphold departmental quality systems, including medical device management and maintenance, and respond effectively to cardiology-specific MDAs/MHRAs.
• Contribute to the delivery of departmental workloads and deputise for the HOD during periods of absence.

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital

Located in central Leeds, our purpose-built hospital delivers exceptional care across complex surgeries—including cardiac, spinal, and weight loss—supported by a Level 3 critical care unit. We also offer private healthcare specialties like orthopaedics, men’s and women’s health, sports injury, and cosmetic surgery, plus a physiotherapy department with full gym facilities for rehabilitation.

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