Specialist Cardiac Physiologist - CDC

Job summary

Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Band 6

Vacancy: 1 x full time (37.5 hours per week)

Applications are invited for a highly motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Department at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work primarily at a newly built Community Diagnostic Centre in New Addington and at both Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital on a rotational basis.

A complement of 9 Cardiologists is supported by a team of cardiac physiologists, assistant practitioners, specialist registrars and specialist nurses along with a dedicated clerical team.

A full range of non-invasive and invasive procedures are performed within the department and there is also a well established pacemaker, ICD and CRT implant and follow-up service.

The main duties of the successful candidate will be to perform non-invasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures and perform Ambulatory ECG analysis. There will also be an opportunity for training to work towards British Society of Echocardiography or British Heart Rhythm Society Accreditation if not already held.

This post provides an exciting opportunity an enthusiastic experienced Cardiac Physiologist to join our team and help deliver a high quality service for our patient population.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

To work in co-operation with the Principal Cardiac Physiologist as part of the team that provides Cardiac Physiology Services within Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in a timely, efficient, high quality, equitable and cost effective manner.

The post holder will be a specialist in the field of Ambulatory ECG analysis with experience in all other areas of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing.

In addition to clinical duties, he/ she will have designated managerial/ educational responsibilities as the needs of the service dictate.

This is a very busy and demanding role and the successful candidate should have previous experience of working in a Cardiology department.

About us

Working at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is both challenging and fulfilling.

You will meet some of the most engaging and stimulating people in London who will push you to develop your skills, learn something new and reward you in equal measure.

With NHS workers in demand across London and the UK, you could apply for a job at any NHS Trust. If you want to make an impact, accelerate your learning and rise to the daily challenge of caring for a diverse community, then head for Croydon.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is a modern healthcare organization providing acute and community health services across the borough of Croydon.

Our main hospital site is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in producing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centers and in peoples homes.

Working in Croydon does not come without its challenges. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we are no exception. But, with the right people on board we are rising to this challenge to provide local people with the quality of care they deserve.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that is making a real difference, then a career at Croydon Health Services could be what you are looking for.