Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive, Pacing and Labs

Transformationunitgm; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Basingstoke seeks a Chief Cardiac Physiologist specializing in Cardiac Rhythm Management. The successful candidate will conduct advanced physiological tests, supervise staff, and lead clinical audits to enhance service quality. Candidates must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology and relevant accreditations with at least three years of experience. This full-time position offers competitive salary and commitment to flexible working arrangements, supporting continued professional development and innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience relevant to role.
• Demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal.
• Cardiac Physiology equivalence to Clinical Scientist registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of advanced physiological tests on adult patients.
• Maintain clinical knowledge and advise clinicians based on findings.
• Lead clinical audit to improve department services.

Skills

Advanced physiological testing

Clinical supervision

Data gathering and analysis

Staff mentorship

Clinical audit experience

Education

BSc Clinical Physiology

MSc in relevant cardiac discipline

RCCP/HCPC registration

BHRS/IBHRE accreditation

Job description

Main area Cardiac Physiologist - CRM Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full time working pattern - 3 x 08:00-18:00 and 1 x 08:00-17:30. Part time hours available.) Job ref 251-MED6050CARD

Employer Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Town Basingstoke
Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum/pro rata plus R&R payment subject to annual review
Salary period Yearly Closing 24/12/2025 08:00

Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive, Pacing and Labs

Band 7

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

Chief Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Clinical Scientist - CRM specialism

The Cardiac Investigations unit at the Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Cardiac Physiologist/Cardiac Clinical Scientist specialised in Cardiac Rhythm Management.

The successful candidate will be competent in implant and follow-up of brady and complex devices, having ideally attained British Heart Rhythm Society accreditation (or equivalent).

We are a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff working across Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover hospitals, in a rapidly expanding investigations department which has a strong education and training programme.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake a range of advanced physiological tests on adult patients to aid in clinical diagnosis, and provide an accurate report on these findings within a timely manner.
• Maintain the clinical knowledge and expertise to elevate significant findings, and where appropriate advise clinicians based on these.
• Be responsible and accountable for the day‑to‑day provision of high quality care within the department.
• Assist in delivering assessments, training and clinical supervision in all areas of cardiac physiology to members of physiology staff and students.
• Support the education of cardiac content to trainees from various non‑physiology disciplines.
• Lead clinical audit to improve the services delivered by the department.
• Engage in internal and external education to reinforce and further develop clinical knowledge.
• Contribute towards quality improvement initiatives across the department, including implementing and maintaining trust policies, and embracing new technologies.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Demonstrate a good command of the English Language both written and verbal.
• BSc Clinical Physiology (or equivalent).
• RCCP/HCPC registration.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience relevant to role
• BHRS/IBHRE accreditation.
• MSc in relevant cardiac discipline.
• Cardiac Physiology equivalence to Clinical Scientist registration.

Experience & Knowledge

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for the professional profile.
• Perform and interpret basic cardiac investigations.
• Experience of staff supervision and mentorship
• Previous experience of clinical audit and appraisals.
• Involvement in project team for developing and implementing departmental business cases and/or organisation wide developments.
• Team player.
• Highly specialised clinical skills appropriate to the relevant specialty.
• Confident in gathering and analysing data.
• Previous experience in stock management.

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
• We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over-reliance on generic, AI-generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.

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