Job overview
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Band 6)/Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7) – depending on experience for Devices/Invasive. As a Devices Physiologist you will undertake Pacemaker and ICD procedures, including implantation procedures, devices follow ups and home monitoring reviews.
All applicants need to have as a minimum independence for bradycardia pacing (implant and follow up) and independence in basic cardiac angiography. Applications will be considered for those with the required minimum skill set looking to obtain experience in other aspects of the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be present at pacemaker implants and will analyse device and patient interaction. Based on this analysis, the post holder will report to the implanting physician suitability (or otherwise) of electrode position(s).
The post holder will carry out implantable device follow up clinics using dedicated device programmers, write reports, make and independently instigate pacemaker therapy prescriptions based on clinical findings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Physiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
***Please note this is a fixed term contract and we are unable to sponsor for this role***
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 1 Year Clinical experience at Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist Level
- Independent in Basic left heart cardiac catheterisation and Basic bradycardia pacing implant and follow up
- Independent in Core Cardiac Investigations
Desirable
- Able to undertake complex device follow up
- Significant experience as a Cardiac Physiologist in all areas of Cardiac Physiology, with further experience as a specialist in Cardiac Rhythm Management and basic cardiac catheterisation
Experience
Essential
- Qualifications equivalent to gain registration with HCPC as a Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
- RCCP/AHCS Registration
- Working towards Post Graduate Education - BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA
Desirable
- Holds relevant Post Graduate Education accreditation - BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA
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This advert is for Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Broomfield. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Sep 2026 - Sep 2027). The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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