Chief Cardiac Physiologist CRM (plus 12% R&R)

Job overview

Chief Cardiac Physiologist CRM (plus 12% RRP)

Department: Cardiology

Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 per annum (plus 12% RRP)

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The Cardiology Department at MKUH is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated, highly experience device Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cardiac Rhythm Management team. In this key role, you will contribute to service  expansion, continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

We are looking for an individual who values patient interaction, demonstrates excellent communication skills and thrives in a collaborative environment, maintaining positive relationships with internal and external partners. You will work as part of a supportive team, where teamwork and commitment are essential, and your ongoing professional development will be encouraged.

With the continuous growth of our local community, MKUH has recently invested in a refurbished Cath Lab to support our established PCI service. Alongside this, we have successfully launched a physiologist-led ILR implant service in close collaboration with our Consultant Cardiologists. Looking ahead, we continue to explore opportunities for innovation, ensuring our patients receive the very best care.

Are you up for a challenge?

Proposed interview date: 12th of June 2026

Main duties of the job

• Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist providing independent specialist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the implantation of Pacemakers (including LBAP) and ILR’s along with follow-up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders).
• To support PCI and diagnostic angiography.
• Performs and reports highly specialist cardiac assessments appropriate to role.
• Assists in the day-to-day coordination of the department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

Clinical responsibilities:

• To independently provide specialist and advanced Physiologist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the Implantation and Follow-Up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders), under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead and Lead Physiologist:

Patient care:

• To provide specialist and advanced assessment of cardiac devices within a range of settings, at an independent practice level under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead & Lead Cardiac Physiologist.

Research & development:

• To support the Lead Physiologist in maintaining clinical governance arrangements and to report and respond to untoward incidents.

Policy and service management:

• Contribute to service development in liaison with Lead Cardiac Physiologist.

Please refer to the job description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing  employment  with  the  Trust,  all  employees  (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are  subject  to  a probationary period lasting  a  period  of  six  months  with  an  option  to extend  for  a  further  six  months  to  a total of  12 months.