Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 6/7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Sep 2026 - Sep 2027)
- Hours
- Part time - 28.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CTC-BR-1963
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive
Band 6/7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Holds relevant Post Graduate Education accreditation - BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stacey Burton
- Job title
- Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 443 2320
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