Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Pacing and Cath Lab to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bedford Hospital. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the continued growth and development of our Cardiology service.

Our service provides a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures, including Primary PCI, elective PCI using advanced technologies such as Shockwave, IVUS, iFR, and FFR, bradycardia pacemaker implantation and follow-up, remote monitoring, cardioversion, exercise tolerance testing, tilt table testing, and ambulatory monitoring (Holter, BP, and loop recorder monitoring). Our Cardiac Centre has two catheterisation laboratories, including a newly developed state-of-the-art facility.

We have an excellent reputation for supporting the education, training, and professional development of Cardiac Physiologists. This role offers the opportunity to share specialist expertise, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

While specialist pacing and cath lab experience is essential, we encourage our physiologists to expand their skills across other areas of cardiac physiology. We are committed to supporting ongoing training, development, and career progression.

A 10% Recruitment and Retention Bonus is available for Cardiac Physiologists with recognised pacing accreditation (HRUK/IBHRE/EHRA).

Main duties of the job

MAIN RESPONSIBILITES:

• To participate in the provision of the cardiac rhythm management including inpatient Pacemaker/ICD/CRT checks, pre-op Pacemaker/ICD/CRT programming, outpatient pacemaker clinic and remote monitoring.
• To assist during the full range of cardiac procedures undertaken within the CathLab, including elective PCI (with IVUS/FFR/IFR), pacemaker implants and loop recorder implants.
• 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.

 

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.