Senior Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 28 August 2025
Job summary
This post is a band 6 post working towards a postgraduate diploma in either Cardiac devices or Electrocardiography. Darent Valley Hospital
The successful candidate should have obtained their B.Sc. Honours in Clinical Cardiology.
Can independently and confidently perform a range of Non-invasive Cardiac diagnostic procedures.
The post holder will be required to work towards being independent in our Catheter Lab performing device implants, Angiography, Primary PCI, and in the Device follow-up clinics
The post holder will be required to study for and complete a recognized Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS or
Working towards obtaining a BSE accreditation in Electrocardiography.
The successful candidate will also be required to work in all areas of non-invasive diagnostic cardiology investigations to include 12 lead ECG's, holter monitoring, 24hr Blood pressure monitoring, 7 day holter, lead in exercise testing and tilt testing.
Rotation around a broad range of technical areas will be necessary to maintain competencies for state registration.
Main duties of the job
- 1. works in dependently in the pacing lab for dual chamber pacemaker implant including hardware selection.
- 3" Perform all device follow-up, including trouble shooting, program optimisation
- 6. To record all device implants and follow-ups on the TomCat data system Training will be given
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- 8. Perform and record device home monitoring clinics ensuring results are recorded in accordance with department protocols.
- 9. Ensure basic stock control for a specific area.
- 10. Provide cardiac physiologist support for left and right heart angiography and PCI.
- 11. Provide physiologist support for IABP in the cardiac cath lab.
- 12. To be able to obtain basic echo images and produce a formal report if Echocardiography is your chosen route to work towards becoming accredited
- 13. To supervise exercise tolerance testing upon completion of the local Exercise Testing Competency Framework.
- 14. To participate in the reporting of direct access ECG's.
- 15. To competently perform resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recordings including event recorders, analysis and reporting of ambulatory (24/48 and 7 day) ECG
- 16. To perform head-up tilt table testing (HUTT)
- 17. To review and prioritise inpatient requests for cardiac investigations including but not limited to ambulatory ECG recording, exercise tolerance tests
- 18. To keep abreast of new developments in products and techniques within international and diagnostic cardiology.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,617 to £48,778 a year incl HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
252-7373478-B
Job locations
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
Employer details
Employer name
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
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