Chief Cardiac Physiologist (CRM) - Fixed Term

Overview

Chief Cardiac Physiologist (CRM) - Fixed Term (12-month maternity cover). The closing date is 30 September 2025.

We are seeking a suitably qualified Cardiac Physiologist to join our team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust. We are a very active department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of multi-skilled cardiac physiologists as our invasive services expand. This post involves rotation through all aspects of the department, with a busy Pacemaker/ICD implant and follow-up service and involvement with a 24/7 PPCI service.

Applicants should have an extensive bradycardia and complex pacing post-qualification experience including remote monitoring and FSN management. A BSc in Clinical Physiology/HTEC MPPM (or equivalent) and RCCP registration are desirable. Extensive knowledge and experience in invasive techniques are essential. Further postgraduate learning for CRM (HRUK/IBHRE) is essential. Successful applicants may rotate across both sites.

Visits to the department are encouraged. For an informal visit or further information please contact or .

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical management, education and support in cardiac rhythm management service, including remote monitoring and actions on field safety notices (FSNs) and the technical invasive cardiology service, and to assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within diagnostics and the angiography suite.
• To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all technical cardiac procedures (invasive and non-invasive) and to supervise, teach and support PCI and diagnostic angiography where appropriate.
• To demonstrate competency in CRM implants including complex devices and autonomous CRM follow-up.
• To maintain a progressive learning environment within invasive cardiology to support development across the team.
• To work within a 24/7 PPCI service and participate in weekend on-call as part of a rotation.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. We are committed to CPD and flexibility to shape our workforce around patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre to create a state-of-the-art centre for planned surgical procedures.

We offer a full range of NHS benefits/discounts and additional benefits:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Job responsibilities

Clinical duties and responsibilities: To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management service including remote monitoring, actions on FSNs, and the invasive cardiology service; to assist during the full range of cardiac procedures in diagnostics and the angiography suite; to maintain standards of technical competency in invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures; to prioritise daily workload, respond to emergencies promptly, identify equipment faults and resolve them or report them; to provide first-line interpretation and full technical reports of tests; to stay up to date with trends in clinical physiology and transfer knowledge to staff; to assist with research studies as required; to participate in a 24/7 on-call service as required. Administrative responsibilities include timely data entry on Solus and Cerner, booking appointments, stock management, and effective communication with staff, patients and visitors.

Person Specification Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
• Intermediate Life Support Skills
• HRUK or IBHRE in Devices
• Autonomous in CRM implants and follow-ups
• Higher Professional qualification/Masters level
• RCCP/AHCS Registration

Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive experience in cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring, FSN management and physiological measurements
• Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI and device implants
• Experience participating in a 24/7 PPCI service
• Ability to lead in ECG, ETT, Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
• Staff teaching/mentoring and staff management
• Experience of stock control

Other Requirements

• Ability to wear lead apron
• Ability to work extended hours
• Ability to work cross-site if required
• Adaptable and flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 per year pro rata, including HCAS