Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Band 6) or Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7), specializing in Devices/Invasive procedures. The role involves undertaking Pacemaker and ICD procedures, including implantation, follow-ups, and home monitoring reviews. Applicants must have independence in bradycardia pacing and basic cardiac angiography. The post holder will analyze device and patient interaction during pacemaker implants and conduct implantable device follow-up clinics.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Holds relevant Post Graduate Education accreditation - BHRS/IBHRE/EHRA
- 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
- 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £39,959 — matches the national scale.
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Job summary
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.
About us
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.
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