King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist - CRM
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About the Role
The post holder will be a specialist in implantable cardiac rhythm management (CRM) devices, including CRT, conduction system pacing and leadless pacemakers, working primarily in CRM follow-up clinics and implant laboratories. They will work at an advanced Healthcare Scientist level, supporting the Principal Cardiac Physiologist for CRM in complex device implantation, follow-up and remote monitoring, and providing cross-cover for the CRM service.
The post holder will support development of the CRM MRI service, including referral triage and staff competency; lead the training and development of junior staff, including PTP/STP students; and contribute to advanced clinical practice such as Healthcare Scientist/Physiologist-led ILR implantation. They will participate in CRM/EP multidisciplinary meetings, support service management, quality improvement and patient support initiatives, and undertake delegated managerial responsibilities.
The role also requires flexibility to work across Cardiac Physiology, including non-invasive diagnostics and interventional catheter laboratories for urgent coronary and structural heart procedures. Participation in the on-call rota for primary angioplasty and the emergency arrhythmia pathway is required, providing specialist support for urgent and potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions.
Responsibilities
- Provide cross-cover and support to the Lead Physiologist(s) for CRM in the day-to-day management and delivery of the CRM service.
- Contribute to the smooth, efficient and effective running of a high-quality clinical service and undertake additional managerial responsibilities as delegated by the Principal Physiologists.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, including Electrophysiology/CRM Consultants, Arrhythmia Nurse Specialists and the Heart Failure team, to support the safe and effective management of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices.
- Demonstrate and maintain clinical proficiency and competency across a wide range of cardiac physiology techniques, working across interventional catheter laboratories and non-invasive diagnostic services as required.
- Work with the Principal Cardiac Physiologists to develop and implement advanced clinical practices within the department, including Healthcare Scientist/Physiologist-led ILR implantation services.
- Participate in the on-call service for primary angioplasty and the emergency arrhythmia pathway, providing specialist support for urgent and potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions.
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About the Trust
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
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Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
We have also agreed four new organisational values – Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative – and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nishat A Jahagirdar
- Job title: Head of Cardiac Physiology department
- Email address: nishat.jahagirdar@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 02032998638
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