Specialist Cardiac Physiologist – Invasive Cardiology
Location: Central London
Salary: £52,000–£55,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist to join a specialist invasive cardiology and electrophysiology service based in Central London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Cardiac Physiologist with strong experience in Cath Lab, electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management. You will work closely with cardiologists, consultants, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist cardiac physiology support within the Cath Lab and Electrophysiology service.
- Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic electrophysiology procedures and ablations.
- Support complex electrophysiology studies and 3D mapping.
- Assist with cryoablation and AF/PVI procedures.
- Support cardiac rhythm management procedures, including pacemaker, ICD and CRT implants and follow-up.
- Undertake haemodynamic monitoring during invasive cardiology procedures.
- Support procedures including PCI, FFR/IFR, IVUS, IVL, TAVI and right heart catheterisation.
- Monitor ECG and patient condition throughout procedures and respond appropriately to changes.
- Support emergency procedures, including temporary pacing, defibrillation and resuscitation where required.
- Participate in the on-call Cath Lab rota and occasional weekend working.
- Contribute to clinical audits, governance, quality improvement and service development.
- Support the training and development of junior cardiac physiologists.
- Ensure equipment and consumables are available, safe and fit for use.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and relevant patient and service data.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to maintain excellent patient care and safety.
Requirements
- BSc (Hons) in Clinical Cardiac Physiology, Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology), or equivalent.
- Relevant post-qualification clinical experience.
- Strong experience within invasive cardiology, electrophysiology and/or cardiac rhythm management.
- Relevant EP and CRM certification.
- Current Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification.
- Previous Cath Lab experience.
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills.
- Strong clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota.
Desirable Experience
- 3D electrophysiology mapping systems.
- Cryoablation and AF/PVI procedures.
- Pacemaker, ICD and CRT implantation and follow-up.
- TAVI, IVUS, FFR/IFR and IVL.
- Intra-aortic balloon pump support.
- Audit, research and service development.
- Training and mentoring junior staff.
This role would suit an experienced Specialist Cardiac Physiologist looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a specialist invasive cardiology and electrophysiology environment in Central London.
Pay: £52,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
