Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive/CRM

The closing date is 27 March 2026

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Job summary

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting the Senior Chief and Principal Cardiac Physiologists to ensure the provision of high quality cardiac services and assisting with the day to day supervision of staff

Specialist in all aspects of Cardiac Rhythm Management and Basic Cardiac Catheterisation.

Provide managerial support to the Principal Cardiac Physiologist.

Takes responsibility for junior staff in the absence of senior staff.o Provides clinical expertise in a broad range of investigations/procedures

Takes an active role in the education, training and development of all junior staff, including medical staff such as registrars and consultants

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate competence in the full range of cardiac investigations carried out by the department including supervision and training of staff of all levels from cardiographers and nurses to registrars and consultants.

To perform this role, specialist knowledge in cardiac rhythm management, specifically cardiac implantable electronic devices and basic cardiac catheterisation is required.

Perform a wide range of multidisciplinary highly complex cardiology investigations, with advanced knowledge in invasive cardiology and have the ability to disseminate highly sensitive clinical information appropriately to nurses, care homes, patients and relatives.

Pacemaker implants and will analyse device and patient interaction. Based on this analysis, the post holder will report to the implanting physician suitability (or otherwise) of electrode position(s).

Carry out implantable device follow up clinics using dedicated device programmers and remote monitoring platforms, write comprehensive reports, make, and independently instigate pacemaker/device therapy prescriptions based on clinical findings and escalate any abnormal findings to the appropriate personnel.

To attend to perform ICD/CRT-D deactivations and device reprogramming independently. To undertake ECG observation of patients during deactivation or reprogramming independently, as and when required as per the clinical need.

Please see attached Job Description for detailed requirements and main responsibilities for the role.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CTC-BA-2281

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road Cardiac Centre (A210)

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive/CRM role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive/CRM role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
  • Professional Body Exams (BHRS or IBHRE Accreditation)
  • ILS Qualification

Desirable

  • ALS Qualification
  • SCST Qualifications

Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant experience as a Cardiac Physiologist in all areas of Cardiac Physiology, with further experience as a specialist in Cardiac Rhythm Management and basic cardiac catheterisation
  • Experience of training staff in cardiac devices and cath lab
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
  • Professional Body Exams (BHRS or IBHRE Accreditation)
  • ILS Qualification

Desirable

  • ALS Qualification
  • SCST Qualifications

Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant experience as a Cardiac Physiologist in all areas of Cardiac Physiology, with further experience as a specialist in Cardiac Rhythm Management and basic cardiac catheterisation
  • Experience of training staff in cardiac devices and cath lab

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road Cardiac Centre (A210)

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road Cardiac Centre (A210)

Chelmsford

CM17ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Stacey Burton

stacey.burton2@nhs.net

03004432320

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CTC-BA-2281

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road Cardiac Centre (A210)

Chelmsford

CM17ET


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