Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiology
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term - End date 21st Nov 2026)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 271-HL-7349449
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £64,156 - £71,148 pro rata per annum inclusive Plus R&R premium
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Development lead in clinical physiology - Cardiac Rhythm Management
Band 8a
Job overview
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is a national and international centre of excellence. An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team as a Development Lead
Clinical Physiologist in Cardiac Rhythm Management for a fixed 12-month period. You will be someone who is willing to challenge themselves and others in a paediatric environment by leading the development and implementation of training programmes. They will act
as an expert resource within the team whilst inspiring and enabling others to do the same. This position will review, amend and develop practices to positively advance patient diagnosis, management and follow up ensuring a gold standard of service within clinical physiology.
We would welcome an adult trained CRM physiologist looking to gain some experience in paediatric CRM. A recruitment and retention enhancement of 10% is offered for this position plus HCA.
Fixed term - End date 21st Nov 2026
Main duties of the job
- Able to perform all types of cardiac device follow-up including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT and implantable loop recorders
- Be part of the remote monitoring service including ensuring all patients are adequately followed up and contacting disconnected monitors
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§ To develop and lead the delivery of an Operational Education Plan ensuring the education, training and continuing development of cardiac physiology staff is planned and delivered effectively
§ Actively working to improve retention of trained staff within the team by developing a diverse structure that enables growth and progression
§ Ensure that induction, education and continuing professional development programs for trained cardiac physiologists within the arrhythmia team are fully implemented and that effective review and evaluation systems are in place
§ Maintain a good working relationship with the divisional education teams, corporate education teams, academic partners, professional bodies and organisations
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) OR relevant science degree
- Basic Life Support
- Post graduate qualification in specialist area (BHRS/IBHRE)
- Educated to a Master’s degree level OR equivalent level of experience
Desirable criteria
- Leadership training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge of cardiology and cardiac rhythm/arrhythmia with an expert level of understanding
- Independent in all cardiac device follow up and implantation services
- Experience of leading and developing individuals
Desirable criteria
- Independent in electrophysiology procedures with 3D mapping systems
- Experience in leading on quality, governance, standards of care, performance standards and clinical improvements
- Experience in leading on education projects demonstrating collaborative working
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to motivate, inspire and develop teams of staff
- Excellent managerial, operational, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries and maintain constructive relationships
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Emma Carter
- Job title
- Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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