Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Clinical Physiologist – Arrhythmia Specialist
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Chief Cardiac Physiologist – Arrhythmia
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team as a Chief Cardiac Physiologist/Scientist in the arrhythmia team. You should be able to work independently in complex devices and have extensive knowledge and clinical experience in electrophysiology procedures. Skills in brady/tachy device troubleshooting, confidence in programming changes and ability to perform device implantation is required along with the ability to run an electrophysiology case.
You should have an interest and enthusiasm for transferring their skills to the paediatric setting working alongside other specialists to provide a comprehensive and high-quality service.
A contribution to other areas within the service will be required when the need dictates: including the cardiac catheter lab, exercise testing and other ambulatory investigations.
A 10% recruitment and retention premium is included for this post.
Key Responsibilities
- Highly Specialist Knowledge:
- In cardiac physiology, with experience or interest in paediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease.
- Cardiac Device Implants and Follow-up:
- To be independent in performing all types of cardiac device implants and follow-up including pacemakers, ICDs, CRT and implantable loop recorders. This includes problem solving, troubleshooting, reprogramming, and knowing when to raise issues with medical team.
- Remote Monitoring Service:
- Be part of the remote monitoring service including ensuring all patients are adequately followed up and contacting disconnected monitors.
- Cardiac Investigations:
- Perform, analyse, interpret, and report a full range of invasive and non-invasive complex cardiac investigations.
- Cardiac Catheter Lab:
- To have knowledge of the procedures we perform in the cardiac catheter lab including both left and right heart diagnostics and interventional procedures. Experience in this area is desirable.
- Professional Development:
- To take responsibility for monitoring own performance and professional development to ensure the delivery of a high quality, efficient, and effective service in line with current trends and research.
- Training and Development:
- To develop and train other members of staff, including physiologists, doctors, and nurses on clinical aspects of the role – this includes electrophysiology, devices, cath lab and ambulatory services.
- External Liaison:
- Liaise with external companies to ensure smooth delivery of the service and organise external training for the team.
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About Us
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emma Carter
- Job Title: Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist
- Email Address: emma.carter@gosh.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 020 7405 9200
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- Name: Adwoa Karikari-Brobbey
- Job Title: Development Lead in CRM
- Email Address: Adwoa.karikari-brobbey@gosh.nhs.uk
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