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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs

North East England
Temporary
Medical Scientist
GBP 0 - 39,959 per year

Posted 28 day(s) ago

Reference: 2321866

Job summary

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.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details
Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CTC-BR-1963-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom


Job description
Job 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***

Job description
Job 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***

Person Specification
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
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
Person Specification
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
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
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.

Employer details
Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)