Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (CRM/Invasive) (Plus 12% R&R)

Job overview

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (CRM/Invasive) (plus 12% RRP)

Department: Cardiology

Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 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 experienced 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?

"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

Interview date: 11 November 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

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: Device Implantation and technical follow-up Remote monitoring and alert management
• Device Implantation and technical follow-up
• Remote monitoring and alert management

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.
• The individual uses discretion to adjust plans and reprogram cardiac devices as the clinical situation/patient needs change.

Research & Development:

• To support the Lead Physiologist in maintaining clinical governance arrangements and to report and respond to untoward incidents.
• Conduct regular audits or reviews appropriate to own practice and the needs of the department .

Policy and Service Development:

• Contribute to service development in liaison with Lead Cardiac Physiologist.
• Actively participate in developing, monitoring and reviewing protocols, care pathways and policies which may impact on own work area and other departments i.e. design of protocols and patient care pathways in various related fields by participating in multidisciplinary working parties.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.