Job Summary
The cardiology investigation unit (CIU) provides the trust with a comprehensive range of cardiology investigations including:? Bradycardia and cardiac resynchronisation therapy pacemaker implantation (at BGH only) occasionally here at the RFH we do implant devices but mainly on emergency cases ie: external permanent generator, follow up device clinics on both sides.? ILR implants and follow ups.? Internal cardiac defibrillator implantation and follow up (see first point)? Routine electrocardiography & physiologist led exercise testing.? Ambulatory Holter Monitoring fitting and analysis, BP monitoring.? Cardiac catheterisation (PCI) within the newly opened double catheter laboratory including a 24-hour primary coronary intervention service (PPCI)? Right/Left Heart study, Thrombectomy and EKOS
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to demonstrate expertise in the performance of unsupervised exercise testing, fitting/analysing ambulatory holter and blood pressure monitoring including performing ECGs. You will be able to work with minimal supervision in basic pacemaker follow up & cath lab procedures; and show willingness to employ high standards of skills in testing and reporting to achieve best quality patient care at all times.Assist in the routine administration and organisation of the department, help provide support and carry out delegated organisational duties appropriate to the grade/level of the post-holder, as required. Contribute to the maintenance of standards and quality in service development by maintaining and developing your own professionalism and skills and knowledge.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or degree level equivalent education plus extensive experience
- Proficiency in CRM (primarily brady devices) checks with minimum supervision
- Fully independent in the cath lab with minimum 1 year of oncall duties in the UK
Desirable
- Working towards BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA
- ILS and willingness to complete ALS
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of non-invasive skills within the UK
- Experience in cath lab including complex PCI with adjuncts within the UK
- Experience in device implant and follow-up with minimal supervision within the UK
Desirable
- Experience with mentoring junior colleagues e.g. PTP/STP
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.
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: 07 August 2025
