Chief Cardiac Physiologist | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cape Town is looking for an enthusiastic cardiac physiologist passionate about cardiology. Candidates must have a BSc in Cardiac Physiology and substantial experience in cardiac devices or cath labs. The role involves supervising junior staff, performing device checks, and supporting cardiac procedures. The position includes benefits such as flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Candidates must have substantial experience in cardiac devices or cath labs.
• UK registration is required for this role.
• Sufficient experience to deviate from policy for clinically relevant information is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate and analyze pacemaker/device leads during follow-up clinics.
• Assist with Cardiac Angiography/PCI and related tasks.
• Supervise junior staff and report their conduct and capability issues.

Skills

Experience with cardiac devices

Experience in cardiac cath labs

Ability to interpret clinical data

Supervision of junior staff

Education

BSc in Cardiac Physiology

Qualification in cardiac devices (BHRS, EHRA, or IBHRE)

Job description

Buckinghamshire NHS Trust is eager to recruit an enthusiastic cardiac physiologist with a desire for progression and a passion for cardiology.

We are seeking a cardiac physiologist with substantial experience and knowledge in either cardiac devices or cardiac cath labs.

A BSc in Cardiac Physiology or an equivalent qualification is essential. Additionally, a qualification in cardiac devices (BHRS, EHRA, or IBHRE) is required unless the candidate is currently working solely in cath labs.

Members of the cardiac physiology team will rotate through cardiology areas such as catheter labs (angiograms, PCI, PPCI, IVUS, OCT, FFR), exercise tolerance testing, tilt tests, tape analysis, device follow-up, remote monitoring, and device implantation to maintain skills. Experience in these areas is advantageous.

Please Note: Candidates must have UK registration.

The role involves interrogation and analysis of pacemaker/device leads during implantation, and interrogation, analysis, and reprogramming of pacemakers/ICDs/CRT devices during regular follow-up clinics, adhering to BHRS guidelines and department standards. The candidate should have sufficient experience to deviate from policy as needed to obtain clinically relevant information.

You will interpret complex clinical data and apply theoretical knowledge to deliver comprehensive assessments and analyses of pacemaker/ICD/CRT systems, including reporting and uploading findings onto cardiology reporting systems.

Assist with Cardiac Angiography/PCI, including interpretation, reporting, stock management, record keeping, and patient care.

Provide cross-cover to other technical service areas, demonstrating competency in at least one additional specialty, such as Non-Invasive Cardiology, ETTs, or ambulatory monitoring.

Supervise junior staff within the department, reporting issues related to absence, conduct, or capability to the Principal Cardiac Physiologist.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
• Flexible and agile working options, NHS benefits such as generous leave, pension, and discount schemes.
• Health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
• We aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity enhances outcomes for the communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision: providing outstanding care, supporting healthy communities, and being a great place to work.
• Our mission: delivering personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values: collaborate, aspire, respect, enable.

For detailed responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.

Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. If you have a disability affecting online application submission, contact us at [e-mail] with the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.