Chief Cardiac Physiologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This Chief Cardiac Physiologist role involves undertaking a broad range of highly specialised cardiac investigations, particularly in Cardiac Rhythm Management. The post holder will interpret results, provide factual reports, and lead clinical audit and research activities. They will also be responsible for educating multidisciplinary teams, developing staff, and taking a leadership role in managing Cardiac Physiologist teams. The role requires professional registration and the ability to deputise for a Band 8 Physiologist.
Essential criteria
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
- BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society)/IBHRE accreditation or clear evidence of working towards either qualification.
- MSc or equivalent experience.
- Have or working towards professional registration (clear evidence of working towards registration).
- Evidence of CPD.
- Leadership development.
- Solid experience in Cardiac Rhythm Management at band 6 level.
- Proven record of clinical expertise.
- Exposure to leadership experience.
- Skills and Knowledge
- Effective leadership or team building skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise work for oneself and others.
- Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities.
- Able to make critical decisions and judgements.
- Teaching or mentoring skills.
- Flexible.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
- BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
- BHRS (British Heart Rhythm Society)/IBHRE accreditation or clear evidence of working towards either qualification.
- MSc or equivalent experience.
- Have or working towards professional registration (clear evidence of working towards registration).
- Evidence of CPD.
- Leadership development.
- Solid experience in Cardiac Rhythm Management at band 6 level.
- Proven record of clinical expertise.
- Exposure to leadership experience.
- Skills and Knowledge
- Effective leadership or team building skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise work for oneself and others.
- Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities.
- Able to make critical decisions and judgements.
- Teaching or mentoring skills.
- Flexible.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Chief Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
NHS Band 7 Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Hours Per Week: Full Time 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Undertakes a broad range of techniques including a range of highly specialised Cardiac Investigations Cardiac Rhythm Management.
- Interprets results and provides factual reports on investigations that directly affect patient outcomes.
- Leads and participates in Clinical audit and Research and Development activities.
- Takes a lead in providing education to a multidisciplinary team and contributes to the development of other staff within the department.
- Takes responsibility for self-learning in specialist field.
- Takes a leadership role, managing teams of Cardiac Physiologists /Assistant Technical Officers.
- Ability to deputise for Band 8 Physiologist.
- Have or working towards professional registration.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast empl
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