Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Lead for Invasive Service, inc CRM

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Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Lead for Invasive Service, inc CRM

The closing date is 10 May 2026

This is an exciting time to join the Cardiology Department at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We have recently developed the cath lab service to a 5 day/week service, incorporating diagnostic angiography and PCIs, complex CRT device and ICD implants, in addition to an Electrophysiology and ablation service. We are looking to recruit a Senior Chief Card Phys to lead and support the Invasive service, including leading the CRM management team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will lead the Invasive Service and staff, across both sites, ensuring a high quality service is maintained. They will be responsible for quality assurance, recruitment, training, education & development, and the organisation of the Invasive Services. They will also deputise for the Principal Card Phys by providing operational leadership for the non invasive cardiology diagnostic service at the Epsom site - this will involve providing clinical support to junior staff, staff management, rostering, health and safety, procurement and administrative organisation. Experience of Electrophysiology would be an advantage.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000 strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached under the documents tab.

This is a full time position and will be based across the 2 sites of Epsom and St Helier hospitals. The suitable candidates should have extensive experience in all areas of technical cardiology, mainly in pacing and devices. They should also have experience in leadership and people management.

Qualifications

• BSci in Clinical Physiology - Cardiac or equivalent
• Accreditation in CRM

Experience

• Experience in leadership and people management
• Experience in recruitment of staff
• Experience in Electrophysiology
• Experience with procurement

Personal attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work and lead a team
• Ability for conflict resolution

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

£63,665 to £70,887 a year pro rata inc. HCAS outer