Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Arrhythmia)

Job overview

Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Arrhythmia)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist to join our Cardiac Rhythm Management team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with expertise in cardiac devices, arrhythmia management and cardiac catheter laboratory procedures to contribute to a highly specialised paediatric and congenital heart disease service.

The successful candidate will be able to independently undertake pacemaker, ICD and CRT follow-up clinics, including device interrogation, troubleshooting, reprogramming and escalation of complex findings when required. Experience in supporting device implant procedures and working within the cardiac catheter laboratory, or a willingness to work towards independent competency in these areas, is essential.

While paediatric cardiology differs from adult practice, what is most important is a solid foundation in cardiac physiology, a willingness to learn, and the drive to develop within a specialist service. With the right underpinning knowledge, curiosity and commitment, you will be well supported to build your expertise and thrive in this rewarding and challenging environment.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical practice within a supportive multidisciplinary team, caring for children and young people with congenital, inherited and acquired heart conditions

Main duties of the job

• Independent practice in brady device follow up and implantable loop recorders. This includes problem solving, troubleshooting, reprogramming, and knowing when to raise issues with medical team/senior physiologists
• Independent practice or practicing with minimal support in performing device follow up for ICDs and CRTs. This includes problem solving, troubleshooting, reprogramming, and knowing when to raise issues with medical team/senior physiologists
• Competent in the set-up of the catheter lab
• Good understanding of congenital heart disease and the corrective procedures used to manage them (in context of the cardiac catheter lab)
• As an independent practitioner, you must be able to perform, analyse, interpret, and report a full range of invasive and non-invasive complex cardiac investigations
• To be part of the on-call service that covers devices and cardiac catheter lab procedures when competency allows
• To demonstrate a positive attitude to the team and contribute to developments within the department

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care. Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity. Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) OR relevant science degree
• BHRS/IBHRE Accreditation - or working towards completing accreditation.

Desirable criteria

• Masters level qualification - STP with interest in CRM

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Independent practice for brady device follow up
• Independent practice in pacemaker implant
• Good knowledge of congenital and inherited cardiac conditions

Desirable criteria

• Independent practice for tachy devices inc. ICDs and CRTs
• Independent practice for tachy device implant
• Independent practice in the cardiac catheter lab

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Can identify paediatric related pathology that would require patients to be seen in the CRM service
• Must be able to communicate well with others with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 716.6KB)