Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Location

Leeds Hospital

Job Type

Cardiac | Permanent | Full Time | Part Time

Salary

Up to £56, 515 per annum

Hours

Up to 37.5 hours per week

At Nuffield Health, we’re looking for an excellent communicator to join our Cardiac Unit. As part of the team, you’ll enjoy the chance to help shape an outstanding patient experience. Bring your commitment to building the highest standards of care and we’ll offer the ideal home for your career.

Job Requirements

As a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist at our Leeds Hospital, you’ll:

• Hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent)
• Hold a registration to RCCP/AHCS
• Demonstrate BHRS/IBHRE Devices Accreditation
• Have at least two years’ experience at highly specialist level post completion of devices accreditation

Main Duties

• Perform a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Responsible for interpreting results, delivering precise, clinically relevant reports to support medical decision-making whilst supporting other healthcare professionals whilst fostering clinical excellence across the team.
• Perform a broad range of procedures in the cardiac cath lab as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Support cardiac device implants monitoring ECG and intra-cardiac signals to ensure accurate lead placement.
• Lead cardiac device follow-up clinics in line with BHRS guidelines, clinical governance standards, and local standard operating procedure.
• Deliver high-quality testing, interpreting, analysis and reporting of all non-invasive cardiology tests including: ECG’s, Ambulatory ECG’s, Ambulatory BP’s, Exercise Tolerance Tests.
• Provide expert clinical leadership and specialist technical guidance in the implantation and follow-up of cardiac devices.
• Act as a clinical role model, promoting evidence-based best practice to enhance care quality for outpatients, inpatients, and surgical patients.
• Demonstrate advanced communication skills to support patients and families and foster effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Maintain and advance clinical standards in CRM through ongoing training, and CPD.
• Maintain clear communication with the Clinical HOD and monitoring daily service delivery, recommending improvements and addressing clinical concerns promptly.
• Oversee stock control procedures, including standing orders, maintenance contracts, and capital equipment procurement.
• Contribute to the review and development of departmental and hospital-wide policies.
• Lead clinical audits identifying trends and implementing service improvements; participate in wider Nuffield audit programmes.
• Provide training, mentorship, and competency assessments for junior staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Uphold departmental quality systems, including medical device management and maintenance, and respond effectively to cardiology-specific MDAs/MHRAs.
• Contribute to the delivery of departmental workloads and deputise for the HOD during periods of absence.