Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Posted 3 hours 19 minutes ago by NHS

Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
Staffordshire, Stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom, ST1 1
Job Description
Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Closing date: 21 May 2026

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic band 7 Healthcare Scientist to join our growing cardiac rhythm management team at University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust.

The pacing & devices service has implants of approximately 1500 devices per year comprising CRT, ICD, loop recorders & bradycardia pacemakers. Our dedicated electrophysiology lab runs 10 sessions per week and we have a team of 5 consultant electrophysiologists who deliver a range of EP studies from simple diagnostics to complex 3D mapping with Carto and Ensite for atrial & ventricular arrhythmias.

Main duties
  • Provide technical support for both simple and complex device implants.
  • Act as the lead healthcare scientist in clinic, providing pacemaker follow up for both complex and simple devices.
  • Contribute to the EP service, receiving training in EP as part of this role.
  • Provide an out of hours pacing service for emergency admissions.
Qualifications
  • BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
  • IBHRE or BHRS qualification.
  • State registration with HCPC.
Experience
  • Significant experience in cardiac rhythm management at band 6 level.
  • Experience in electrophysiology.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.