# Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-cardiac-physiologist/86868abe-320c-4ceb-b022-9d5a9176a2b4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-cardiac-physiologist/86868abe-320c-4ceb-b022-9d5a9176a2b4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Luton and Dunstable University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Cardiac physiologist - **Salary:** £49387.00 to £56515.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-16T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T11:43:59.332Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8339500 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8339500?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist Specialised in Pacing and Cathlab to join our friendly and dynamic team, providing high standards of care and support to patients in the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. You will play a key role in the continuous development of our vibrant and growing cardiology service. The Cardiology Service offers a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures including Daytime Primary PCI, Elective PCI (with tools like Shockwave, IVUS, IFR, FFR), Brady Pacemaker implantation and follow-up, Cardioversion, Exercise Treadmill Testing, Tilt Testing, and ambulatory monitoring (Holter monitors, BP monitors and Loop recorder monitors). Our Cardiac Centre has 2 cathlabs, one of which is brand new. We hold a Bi-Weekly Pacing/Cathlab meeting in which interesting cases are presented and discussed with an open-minded attitude, facilitating learning and development of clinical skills. We also produce constructive monthly pacing quality audit reports, incentivizing continuous improvement. Our department has a strong track record for teaching and developing cardiac physiologists. As such, you will have the rewarding experience of contributing to someone else’s career development by sharing your expert advice and guidance. We offer a 10% Recruitment and Retention Bonus for Pacing accredited Cardiac Physiologists (HRUK/IBHRE/EHRA). ### Main duties of the job To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including inpatient Pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks, pre and post-op Pacemaker/ICD/CRT programming, pre and post-MRI scan Pacemaker programming, outpatient pacemaker clinic and remote monitoring. To assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within the CathLab, including daytime Primary PCI, elective PCI (with Shockwave/IVUS/FFR/IFR), pacemaker implants and loop recorder implants. To perform Pacing Quality Audit Reports. To maintain high standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures (invasive and non-invasive). To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary. To assist in the day-to-day management of procedures/workload/organisation within the department. To act as a role model for junior members of the team and to contribute to their development. To participate in the bi-weekly pacing/cathlab meeting, open-mindedly sharing and discussing interesting findings/cases, promoting suggestions for service improvement and providing training/teaching sessions. To assist in the development of protocols, guidelines, and policies within the department. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please review the attached documents detailing job description and main responsibilities. Please feel free to contact if you have any questions. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology - ECG analysis and interpretation - Clinical Governance ### Experience **Essential** - Experience performing and reporting full pacing clinics to a high standard of quality. - Experience assisting in Cathlab procedures including primary PCI, elective PCI and pacemaker implants. - Supervising and training junior members of staff/students **Desirable** - Some experience checking ICD/CRT devices - Experience with quality audits - Experience developing protocols and guidelines ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc Hons Clinical Physiology or equivalent - British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) accreditation or European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) accreditation or International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) accreditation - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Completed ILS - Registered with the AHCS ## Documents - [staff benefits (png, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2879) - [job description (pdf, 240.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10663472) - [functional aspects (pdf, 144.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10663474) - [person specification (pdf, 64.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10663473) - [l&d hospital site map (pdf, 96.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1454) - [staff diversity network (pdf, 140.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2866) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.