Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Cardiac Physiologist to take on a senior leadership role within one of the UK's largest and most advanced cardiac services. Barts Health NHS Trust is the largest NHS Trust in England, serving a diverse population across four major hospitals in central and east London. The Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomew's Hospital is a leading tertiary cardiac centre delivering high-volume electrophysiology, device and interventional cardiology services, supported by one of Europe's largest remote monitoring programmes.
The Outpatient and Network Device Service Lead will provide expert clinical, operational and strategic leadership for cardiac device services across the Cardiology Directorate, with responsibility for outpatient and networked sites. Based at St Bartholomew's Hospital, the post holder will lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of a high-quality, protocol-driven outpatient device service, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care across all locations. Working closely with the Principal Cardiac Physiologist, deputy managers, consultant cardiologists and Cardiac Science leadership, they will help shape a modern, resilient and integrated device service across the Trust..
Interview date 20/03/2026
Main duties of the job
This role combines advanced clinical expertise in cardiac rhythm management with service leadership and workforce management. The post holder will act as lead physiologist for complex outpatient device management, including advanced interrogation, optimisation and troubleshooting, while developing standardised protocols, pathways and governance arrangements to ensure consistent care across all sites. There will also be a focus on service development, including the introduction of new technologies and outpatient service models.
The post holder will provide leadership and line management for cardiac physiology staff within outpatient and network services, supporting recruitment, appraisal, rota planning, sickness management and workforce development. Using performance data and quality metrics, they will oversee service performance, drive improvement and contribute to clinical governance, risk management and CQC readiness. The role also supports delivery of a seven-day cardiac physiology service and wider Trust cardiac science initiatives.
This post offers a balanced mix of clinical and leadership responsibilities, with an indicative split of approximately 50% clinical and 50% management. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Physiologist to maintain advanced clinical practice while leading strategic service development within a nationally and internationally recognised cardiac centre.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience at highly specialist level
- Experience of analysing, interpreting and providing expert advice for a specialised service
- Ability to provide expert advice and knowledge in device algorithms and troubleshooting management
- Experience in leading a specialist device clinic or pathway and providing holistic care to device patients
- Experience with governance, QA and/or complaint management
- Experience with leading diverse teams
Desirable
- Experience of planning and developing specialist services including contributing toward local and national policies
- Experience at band 8a level
- Experience of developing service plans, business cases and cost improvement plans
- Evidence of communicating specialist information to key stakeholders including clinicians
- Experience in audit, quality or service improvement
Skills
Essential
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Day-to-day local rota and or frontline operational management.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to handle complex and high-pressure situations
- Compassionate and patient-centred, with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with patients, staff, and multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to engage teams and implement changes in working practices
- IT skills with ability to manage large data sets
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of device database recording systems
- Budgetary management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues Health and Safety
- Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence-based practice approach.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with advancements in cardiac technology
- Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, and future developments in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM)
Desirable
- Ability to apply knowledge of CRM insights to strategic service planning and innovation
- Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence based practice approach
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) RCCP / AHCS registration
- IBHRE / HRUK / BHRS / EHRA accreditation for Cardiac Devices
- ILS
Desirable
- Leadership/managerial qualification
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- Teaching certificate
- Mental health first aiders qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' experience at highly specialist level
- Experience of analysing, interpreting and providing expert advice for a specialised service
- Ability to provide expert advice and knowledge in device algorithms and troubleshooting management
- Experience in leading a specialist device clinic or pathway and providing holistic care to device patients
- Experience with governance, QA and/or complaint management
- Experience with leading diverse teams
Desirable
- Experience of planning and developing specialist services including contributing toward local and national policies
- Experience at band 8a level
- Experience of developing service plans, business cases and cost improvement plans
- Evidence of communicating specialist information to key stakeholders including clinicians
- Experience in audit, quality or service improvement
Skills
Essential
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Day-to-day local rota and or frontline operational management.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to handle complex and high-pressure situations
- Compassionate and patient-centred, with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with patients, staff, and multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to engage teams and implement changes in working practices
- IT skills with ability to manage large data sets
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of device database recording systems
- Budgetary management
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunity and diversity issues Health and Safety
- Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence-based practice approach.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with advancements in cardiac technology
- Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, and future developments in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM)
Desirable
- Ability to apply knowledge of CRM insights to strategic service planning and innovation
- Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying an evidence based practice approach
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) RCCP / AHCS registration
- IBHRE / HRUK / BHRS / EHRA accreditation for Cardiac Devices
- ILS
Desirable
- Leadership/managerial qualification
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- Teaching certificate
- Mental health first aiders qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
