Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiac Rhythm Management

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients

Our Cardiac Physiology team at Lister Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality diagnostic testing with the utmost patient care. We are a close-knit team, comprising four accredited physiologists and seven more working towards accreditation, including apprentices, associates, and senior physiologists. We cover all aspects of invasive cardiology including conduction pacing and Bi-Ventricular pacing.

As Chief Cardiac Physiologist, you will play a crucial role in both supporting the development of our team and enhancing our services. Every day brings new challenges, and you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding your colleagues while ensuring our services evolve to meet the highest standards of care.

A Recruitment and Retention package of 12.5% is offered for this position. Additional welcome packages may be available subject to eligibility

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and supporting a busy pacing clinic, managing approximately 300 face-to-face appointments and 1,000 remote follow-ups each month for loops, brady, and complex devices.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to perform 700 PCI procedures and 250 Primary PCI procedures annually.
• Supporting the implantation of around 300 devices each year.

Our Commitment to You:

• We prioritize professional development, with opportunities to attend conferences and regular in-house training.
• You will be part of a supportive environment where your contributions will directly influence the quality of care we provide.

Staff Testimonial:

• Working as a cardiac physiologist at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage is both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling. The advanced cardiac care services we provide, offer a dynamic and challenging environment that fosters continuous learning and skill enhancement. The team is exceptionally skilled and dedicated, striving for excellence in patient care. One of the most remarkable aspects of working here is the close camaraderie among colleagues. We all get along really well and being a small team gives you this strong sense of familial environment which creates a positive and collaborative atmosphere and mutual support, which is essential for delivering high-quality care in high-pressure situation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.