Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent: Cross site working
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 151-AS-14
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross site
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £68,852 - £79,638 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Principal Cardiac Physiologist
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Job overview
The Cardiology Investigations Unit (CIU) provides a range of diagnostic testing, invasive and non-invasive, for in-patients and outpatients across the Trust. The post holder provides senior professional, clinical and operational leadership for Cardiac Physiology, working across the Trust to ensure safe, effective and sustainable delivery of services.
The role has responsibility for supporting delivery against activity, quality, workforce, access and performance requirements and for developing services in line with Trust strategy, national standards and the needs of the local population.
Main duties of the job
1. Management and Leadership of Cardiac Physiology department
2. Ensure all staff receive appropriate induction, appraisal, supervision, development and access to continuing professional development.
3. To facilitate education, training, research, audit and continuing professional development for Cardiac Physiology and the wider multidisciplinary team.
4. Independently practise with a high level of skill and autonomy at Expert Specialist level in Cardiac Rhythm Management and undertake other cardiac physiology procedures appropriate to the post holder's competence.
5. Supervise and device assessment for both brady pacing and complex devices. This includes new implants, follow-up pacing clinics and procedural support during MRI and surgery. Generate complete reports to a high standard.
6. Take a lead role in planning Cardiac Physiology capacity and workload across FHFT sites, using demand, activity, workforce and waiting-list information.
Working for our organisation
Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join Us
Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more information of detailed responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science or qualifying equivalent qualification
- Registration with HCPC or AHCS
- Relevant advanced specialist accreditation/qualification in Rhythm Management
Desirable criteria
- EHRA CIED Certification
- MSc in Healthcare Science or equivalent professional qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership/management qualification
- Additional relevant professional accreditation
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in cardiac pacing, including experience working at advanced/expert level (Band 7 or above)
- Experience of managing a cardiology service or specialist area, including organisational and staff management
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of service development, performance management and workforce planning
Desirable criteria
- Cardiac cath lab experience, including primary PCI
- Participation in cardiac research
- Organisation/provision of education or training courses at regional level
- Experience of contracted/insourced service management
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Competent to practice and supervise cardiac pacing checks in a range of settings, including new implants, follow-up clinics, remote alerts and MRI / theatre procedural support
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions in complex situations
Desirable criteria
- Experience of benchmarking services against other major centres
- Knowledge of commissioning, contracting and business case development
- Experience of leading transformation programmes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Lauren Clark
- Job title
- General Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07502264422
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