Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Cardiac Physiologist

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Job summary

The successful candidate should have experience of ILR and bradycardia pacing implant and follow-up (VVI(R), DDD(R) being able to work independently. Experience of ICD, CRT-P and CRT-D implant and follow-upThe post holder will be required to work in our Catheter Lab for the the device implants, Angiography, Primary PCI, and in the Device follow-up clinics

Main duties of the job

To be competent in performing the following to a high standard in accordance with BHRS/IBHRE and Department standards:

All aspects of device implants a programming in the device clinics

Be independent in the Cardiac Catheter Lab for devices and Angiography

Remote monitoring, and Holter analysis, and all non-invasive procedures

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

04 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year None

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252- 8047511

Job locations

Darent Valley

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain discipline and standards of technical competency in the provision of investigative services within the department whilst maintaining a standard defined by Departmental protocols.To work unsupervised in advanced level techniques in implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices.To work unsupervised in the cardiac cath lab for interventional proceduresTo actively participate in the training and supervision of junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographer staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain discipline and standards of technical competency in the provision of investigative services within the department whilst maintaining a standard defined by Departmental protocols.To work unsupervised in advanced level techniques in implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices.To work unsupervised in the cardiac cath lab for interventional proceduresTo actively participate in the training and supervision of junior Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiographer staff

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Has Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.
  • BSc Degree in Cardiac Physiology
  • Qualifications

Desirable

  • Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge
  • Analysis and reporting of ambulatory (24/48 and 7 day) ECG

Experience

Essential

  • The candidate must have extensive work experience in a Cardiology
  • To work unsupervised in the cardiac cath lab for interventional procedures

Desirable

  • Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge

Training

Essential

  • Has Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.
  • Working towards gaining BHRS ect

Desirable

  • Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Has Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.
  • BSc Degree in Cardiac Physiology
  • Qualifications

Desirable

  • Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge
  • Analysis and reporting of ambulatory (24/48 and 7 day) ECG

Experience

Essential

  • The candidate must have extensive work experience in a Cardiology
  • To work unsupervised in the cardiac cath lab for interventional procedures

Desirable

  • Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge

Training

Essential

  • Has Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.
  • Working towards gaining BHRS ect

Desirable

  • Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Cardiac Physiologist/Manager

Pauline Cherek

paulinecherek@nhs.net

01322428106

Details

Date posted

04 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year None

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252- 8047511

Job locations

Darent Valley

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom


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