Chief Cardiac Physiologist (EP)

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 51,657 to 58,785 £ / Year

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are seeking a suitably qualified Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust. We are a very active department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of multi-skilled cardiac physiologists.

The successful applicant will be influential in the direction of the department and development of the EP services that we provide; we are the leading centre in Surrey for Electrophysiology studies and ablation. The applicant will be participating in 24/7 PPCI service.

Applicants should have extensive experience in invasive and non-invasive cardiology, and be specialised in Electrophysiology & Cardiac Rhythm Management. The post holder will still benefit from the opportunity to rotate through all aspects of the department as EP lists run two to three days each week.

The department offers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations. including echocardiography, physiologist-led exercise testing, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring and event recording. We have a busy Pacemaker/ICD implant and follow-up service; we are the leading implant centre in Surrey for ICDs and CRTs with an extensive remotely-monitored patient population.

Main duties of the job

oTo provide clinical and administrative support in the EP service, working alongside other physiologist leads to ensure delivery of a quality clinical service.oTo undertake, supervise, and teach at a high level with simple and complex Pacing/ICD/CRT implants and Electrophysiology Studies/RF Ablation, as well as an expectation to support PCI and diagnostic angiography.oTo maintain a progressive learning environment within invasive cardiology ensuring the development of allo To work within a 24/7 PPCI service and work weekends on a rotational basis on-call.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
  • Intermediate Life Support Skills
  • IBHRE in EP or BHRS or Equivalent

Desirable

  • BHRS or IBHRE in Devices
  • RCCP registration or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive experience with RF and cryo-ablation therapy
  • Extensive experience in physiological investigations including cover for 24/7 PPCI service
  • Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in PCI, simple and complex device implants
  • Demonstrate competency in supporting ILR/pacemaker/ICD and CRT implantation and follow up, and invasive techniques
  • Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up

Desirable

  • Experience with 3D mapping system
  • Staff management
  • Experience of stock control

Other requirements

Essential

  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Ability to wear lead apron
  • Ability to work cross-site
  • Ability to work extended working hours

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 21 July 2026

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