Job summary
Candidates should have at least Band 5 level with experience in all Invasive and Non-Invasive procedures. Participates and actively contributes to an efficient and effective Cardiac Physiology Service at Royal Brompton Hospital.
Performs and assists in a range of tests and procedures, encompassing all invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations within the hospital.
Continues to develop skills to support new technologies and service developments.
Assists in provision of a 24hr cardiac physiology service by participating in the departmental on-call rota when appropriately trained, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Works in conjunction with senior colleagues to assist with department's continuing commitment to training and development of trainee PTP/STP Cardiac Physiologists and associated practitioners.
Participates in external and in-house training programmes, providing education and training to other health service / allied professionals. Assist in the running of designated sections of the Cardiology Department, assists in organisation of weekly workload, supervises junior staff members and ensures the section is managed efficiently and safely in absence of a senior colleague. Participates in quality control and technical audit as part of the trusts clinical governance programme and the cardiology departments aim of clinical excellence.
Main duties of the job
Participates to a high level of competency and, when necessary, assists senior Cardiac Physiologists in the supervision of, all sections of the cardiac physiology department including all areas of invasive and non-invasive cardiology, cardiac theatre, ITU and ward monitoring, cardioversions, temporary cardiac pacing and balloon pumping. Participates in hospital on-call rota when appropriately trained and when on-call, is responsible for all sections of department. Interprets technical information/data from patient investigations and prepares reports, bringing any clinically significant findings to the attention of clinicians.Assists in the delivery of PCI, right heart caths and paediatric cases for diagnostic and intervention. Use of complex PCI equipment and intended use. Provides technical reports for intervention cases and management of cath lab haemodynamic systems including troubleshooting. Assist in device implants and analyses pacemaker/patient interaction.Assists the Chief Cardiac Physiologists with patients during the pacemaker/ICD clinics, using pacemaker programmers both within the department and at associated hospital trusts. Provides technical support for intra aortic balloon pumping, impella, permanent/temporary pacing, FFR and monitoring to all wards throughout the hospital and maintains cardiology related stock levels in all the aforementioned areas. Organises patient appointments for non-invasive tests / procedures and reschedules those who fail to attend.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
The Royal Brompton Hospital has a young enthusiastic team of physiologists and the whole team throughout the labs, non-invasive and pacing clinic are supportive of each other and the whole department strive for excellence in patient care. The dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
We have an ethos of mutual respect throughout the department and this includes junior doctors and specialist nurses who require education. We may make mistakes but the measure of people is to learn from them.
This is a hard-working and busy department, we help each other to make it as excellent as it can be and this role is part of that process to encourage, learn from each other and be generous with knowledge.
This role attracts RRP of £5,275 pa -subject to annual review (09/2025)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participates to a high level of competency and, when necessary, assists senior Cardiac Physiologists in the supervision of, all sections of the cardiac physiology department including all areas of invasive and non-invasive cardiology, cardiac theatre, ITU and ward monitoring, cardioversions, temporary cardiac pacing and IABP insertion. Participates in hospital on-call rota when appropriately trained and when on-call, is responsible for all sections of department. Required to concentrate for long periods of time (for periods in excess of 2 hours). Participates in waiting list initiatives.
Interprets technical information/data from patient investigations and prepares reports, bringing any clinically significant findings to the attention of a specialist registrar / consultant.
Assists in the delivery of PCI, right heart caths and paediatric cases for diagnostic and intervention. Use of complex PCI equipment and intended use. Provides technical reports for intervention cases and management of cath lab haemodynamic systems including troubleshooting.
Assist in pacemaker/ICD implants and analyses pacemaker/patient interaction. Based on this analysis, reports to implanting physician suitability (or otherwise) of electrodes position(s). Assists the Chief Cardiac Physiologists with patients during the pacemaker/ICD clinics, using pacemaker programmers (dedicated computers) both within the department and at associated hospital trusts, suggests pacemaker therapy prescriptions based on clinic findings.
Provides technical support for intra aortic balloon pumping, Impella, permanent/temporary pacing, FFR and monitoring to all wards throughout the hospital and maintains cardiology related stock levels in all the aforementioned areas.
Carries out DC cardioversions in cardiac theatres on patients who present with atrial fibrillation/flutter who may/may not have pacemaker/ICDs in situ.
During all cardiac investigations where the patient is at immediate risk of arrhythmia or arrest, monitors patients ECG, reports immediately in the event of any rhythm change/arrest and responds immediately to rescue the patient (provides life support /external defibrillation).
During catheter laboratory procedures, assists in moving patients from examination couch to trolley/chair and moves patients whilst on trolley/chair. Assists in cleaning clinic/catheter laboratory at the end of each investigation/procedure. Moves heavy equipment.
Organises patient appointments for non-invasive tests / procedures and reschedules those who fail to attend.
Trained and participates in Immediate Life Support (ILS) and/or Advanced Life
Support (ALS). Assists during the ALS recertification process as required at
weekends.
Acts tactfully and sympathetically towards patients who may be extremely anxious especially when giving them information or results or when they are admitted in critical condition. During catheter laboratory procedures explains to patients reasons for relevant tests and comforts patient during stressful events.
Where patients / patients relatives have objections to, or are uncertain with regards to, procedures or have complaints within the Cardiology Department/ Cardiology Outpatients, acts sympathetically to persuade/overcome the objection, satisfying the complaint using persuasion and tact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participates to a high level of competency and, when necessary, assists senior Cardiac Physiologists in the supervision of, all sections of the cardiac physiology department including all areas of invasive and non-invasive cardiology, cardiac theatre, ITU and ward monitoring, cardioversions, temporary cardiac pacing and IABP insertion. Participates in hospital on-call rota when appropriately trained and when on-call, is responsible for all sections of department. Required to concentrate for long periods of time (for periods in excess of 2 hours). Participates in waiting list initiatives.
Interprets technical information/data from patient investigations and prepares reports, bringing any clinically significant findings to the attention of a specialist registrar / consultant.
Assists in the delivery of PCI, right heart caths and paediatric cases for diagnostic and intervention. Use of complex PCI equipment and intended use. Provides technical reports for intervention cases and management of cath lab haemodynamic systems including troubleshooting.
Assist in pacemaker/ICD implants and analyses pacemaker/patient interaction. Based on this analysis, reports to implanting physician suitability (or otherwise) of electrodes position(s). Assists the Chief Cardiac Physiologists with patients during the pacemaker/ICD clinics, using pacemaker programmers (dedicated computers) both within the department and at associated hospital trusts, suggests pacemaker therapy prescriptions based on clinic findings.
Provides technical support for intra aortic balloon pumping, Impella, permanent/temporary pacing, FFR and monitoring to all wards throughout the hospital and maintains cardiology related stock levels in all the aforementioned areas.
Carries out DC cardioversions in cardiac theatres on patients who present with atrial fibrillation/flutter who may/may not have pacemaker/ICDs in situ.
During all cardiac investigations where the patient is at immediate risk of arrhythmia or arrest, monitors patients ECG, reports immediately in the event of any rhythm change/arrest and responds immediately to rescue the patient (provides life support /external defibrillation).
During catheter laboratory procedures, assists in moving patients from examination couch to trolley/chair and moves patients whilst on trolley/chair. Assists in cleaning clinic/catheter laboratory at the end of each investigation/procedure. Moves heavy equipment.
Organises patient appointments for non-invasive tests / procedures and reschedules those who fail to attend.
Trained and participates in Immediate Life Support (ILS) and/or Advanced Life
Support (ALS). Assists during the ALS recertification process as required at
weekends.
Acts tactfully and sympathetically towards patients who may be extremely anxious especially when giving them information or results or when they are admitted in critical condition. During catheter laboratory procedures explains to patients reasons for relevant tests and comforts patient during stressful events.
Where patients / patients relatives have objections to, or are uncertain with regards to, procedures or have complaints within the Cardiology Department/ Cardiology Outpatients, acts sympathetically to persuade/overcome the objection, satisfying the complaint using persuasion and tact.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a wider range of invasive and non-invasive techniques with in the department
- Qualified Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist or current Band 6 within the NHS.
Desirable
- Independent practitioner within CRM (Devices) and/or routine/complex PCI competent in the follow up of complex implantable cardiac devices
Skills
Essential
- Technical knowledge in all aspect of Cardiac Physiology
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Experience in using patient information system (EPIC/Pacenet or similar)
Desirable
- Part of On-call rota in the cath lab
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or BTEC HNC Science or have the AHCS Certificate of PTP Equivalence
- Registration with RCCP, AHCS
Desirable
- Intermediate Life Support (ILS)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a wider range of invasive and non-invasive techniques with in the department
- Qualified Band 5 Cardiac Physiologist or current Band 6 within the NHS.
Desirable
- Independent practitioner within CRM (Devices) and/or routine/complex PCI competent in the follow up of complex implantable cardiac devices
Skills
Essential
- Technical knowledge in all aspect of Cardiac Physiology
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Experience in using patient information system (EPIC/Pacenet or similar)
Desirable
- Part of On-call rota in the cath lab
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology / Healthcare Science (Cardiology) or BTEC HNC Science or have the AHCS Certificate of PTP Equivalence
- Registration with RCCP, AHCS
Desirable
- Intermediate Life Support (ILS)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
