NHS Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist - Rhythm Management

Offering a relocation package for applicants needing to relocate to take up this exciting opportunity, applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Cardiac Physiologists to join this NHS Trust's Cardiology team as Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist – Cardiac Rhythm Management at their large teaching hospital site based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. This is a Band 7 AfC post with an additional 12.5 % enhancement, although there is an opportunity to be appointed at a Band 6 post and be supported through competencies to Band 7.

International applicants are welcome to apply subject to meeting the person requirements below and a Certificate of Sponsorship is available for successful applicants.

Stevenage is 28 miles north of London with good travel connections; train travel times are as little as 25 minutes and access to the A1 motorway for north‑south access by road and 16 miles to the M25 London Orbital motorway.

The team/department:
This is a close‑knit team, comprising a Band 8 Manager, four Band 7 Physiologists (including this post), two Band 6 Physiologists, three Band 5 Physiologists including apprentices.

The department has two dedicated Cath Labs and a Pacing Service, covering all aspects of invasive cardiology including conduction pacing and biventricular pacing, seeing over 2,500 pacemaker patients every year.

• Overseeing and supporting a busy pacing clinic, managing approximately 300 face‑to‑face appointments and 1,000 remote follow‑ups each month for loops, brady, and complex devices.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to perform 700 PCI procedures and 250 primary PCI procedures annually.
• Supporting the implantation of around 300 devices each year.

• Degree‑qualified Cardiac Physiologist
• Substantial post‑qualification Cardiac Physiologist experience including ICDs and biventricular pacemakers
• Strong leadership and team‑building skills
• Able to relate and communicate with staff at all levels and from different professions
• Device accreditation (e.g. IHBRE or HRUK/BSE)
• Member of Heart Rhythm Society, UK/BSE

This is one of the top three NHS hospital groups in the East of England for size, so you’ll work with a great mix of patients and close working links with the University of Hertfordshire and the University of Cambridge.

Nominated by the Chief Nursing Officer for England, and NHS England, to be one of the first UK trusts to apply for the Pathway to Excellence programme creating a positive practice environment where our staff can excel.

• In addition to full NHS Employee Benefits, this role offers a comprehensive induction program and a commitment to ongoing training, support and development in your career.
• Certificate of Sponsorship, if required and subject to meeting criteria.
• A generous £500 bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.