Chief Cardiac Physiologist

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Site: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Town: London

Salary: £54,320 – £60,981 Per annum inclusive

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 10/03/2025 23:59

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team as a Chief Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist in the arrhythmia team. You should be able to work independently in complex devices and the cardiac catheter lab. The expertise of this driven individual will contribute to the successful development of the arrhythmia service.

We have a position to cover a period of maternity leave for someone with extensive knowledge of arrhythmia management. The individual should have an interest and enthusiasm for transferring their skills to the paediatric setting. They will work alongside other specialists to provide a comprehensive and high-quality service in complex devices and the cardiac catheter lab. A contribution to other areas within the service will be required when the need dictates: including exercise testing and other ambulatory investigations.

The post holder should be someone who is willing to challenge themselves tackling complex cardiac abnormalities and inherited cardiac conditions.

Main Duties of the Job

• Highly specialist knowledge in cardiac physiology, with experience or interest in paediatric cardiology, congenital heart disease, cardiac devices, and/or electrophysiology.
• To be independent in performing all types of cardiac device follow-up including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT and implantable loop recorders. This includes problem solving, troubleshooting, reprogramming, and knowing when to raise issues with the medical team.
• Be part of the remote monitoring service including ensuring all patients are adequately followed up and contacting disconnected monitors.
• Participate in the cardiac device implantation service which includes loop recorders, pacemakers, ICDs and CRTs. Independent practice in both endocardial and epicardial implants is required as well as training junior members of staff in implants.
• To take responsibility for monitoring own performance and professional development to ensure the delivery of a high quality, efficient, and effective service in line with current trends and research.
• To develop and train other members of staff, including physiologists, doctors, and nurses on clinical aspects of the role – this includes devices, cath lab and ambulatory services.

Working for Our Organisation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

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

• BSc Clinical Physiology – Cardiology OR relevant science subject.
• Basic Life Support.
• Postgraduate (MSc) certificate in a relevant cardiac speciality.
• RCCP/AHCS/ HCPC registration.

Experience/Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of adult cardiology or Paediatric cardiology/CHD.
• Experience in specialist areas such as interventional cath lab, complex devices and/or EP procedures.
• Knowledge of congenital and inherited cardiac conditions.
• Experience in training staff at all levels.
• Previous experience working at a Band 6 or 7 level within a Cardiac department, including experience at a highly specialist level of independent practice.
• Specialist knowledge of/or interest in paediatric/CHD cardiology.

Skills/Abilities

• Prepared to learn and teach.

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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