Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Chief Cardiac Physiologist
The closing date is 06 August 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Cath Lab Cardiac Physiologist to join London North West University Healthcare NHS. The successful candidate will be an experienced invasive physiologist with minimum two years' Band 6 Cath Lab experience and a degree in BSc Cardiac Physiology / Cardiac Tech. They will be competent in haemodynamic monitoring during complex procedures including PCI, RHS/LHS study, CTO and intra-coronary imaging and will support cardiac rhythm management service including pacemakers, implantable loop recorders and complex devices. The role includes independent reporting, clinical supervision of junior staff, and contributing to training and service development within a busy and progressive department.

Developmental applications will be considered from candidates who meet most of the essential criteria and demonstrate the potential to progress into the Band 7 Role.

Main duties of the job
To be proficient as an independent practitioner in invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures. To be able to work independently in the invasive Cardiac Catheter Laboratory service, performing unsupervised monitoring of invasive intra-cardiac pressures, ECG intracoronary imaging on clinically high-risk cardiac patients. To assist the Cardiologist on the insertion Permanent Pacemaker, implantable loop and complex devices and be responsible for checks in the pacing follow-up clinic, this will require the post holder to analyze complex data and recognize when to re-program parameters as per manufacturer and departmental procedure and protocols. To be able to independently perform simple and complex device follow up clinics, optimizing devices, and escalating findings where necessary. To take responsibility to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation on patients in an emergency.

About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

"We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR)."

Details
Date posted: 23 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 337-NP-9810SM
Job locations: Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential

• BSc degree in Clinical Physiology/ Cardiac Tech degree
• ILS Accredited
• BHRS/IBHRE or BSE Accredited or working towards accreditation

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing education
• ALS

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Minimum of 2 years experience of working in Cath Lab at a band 6 level
• Ability to use Balloon Pump, IVUS, FFR, IFR and OCT machines.
• Underpinning Knowledge of CRM, including implantation and follow-up.
• Ability to interpret data, write reports and give appropriate advice to patients, staff, junior medical personnel, GPs and consultants.
• Expertise in the management of patients with complex implanted devices including biventricular systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of strategic issues which influence the area of practice at local and national level.
• Knowledge and experience of echocardiography.
• Experience in leading a team.

Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good teaching skills.
• Able to work flexibly across the sites.

Desirable

• Experience in auditing
• IT and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Chief cardiac Physiologist
Dhanu Subedi
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