Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Job summary

The successful candidate should have experience of ILR and bradycardia pacing implant and follow-up (VVI(R), DDD(R) being able to work independently. Experience of ICD, CRT-P and CRT-D implant and follow-up

The post holder will be required to work in our Catheter Lab performing device implants, Angiography, Primary PCI, and in the Device follow-up clinics

The post holder will be required to study for and complete a recognized Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.

Main duties of the job

To work unsupervised in advanced level techniques in implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices.

To work unsupervised in the cardiac cath lab for interventional procedures

Supervise Physiologist led Exercise tests

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year None

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7592329

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospita

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be competent in performing the following to a high standard in accordance with BHRS/IBHRE and Department standards:

Single and dual chamber pacemaker implant including hardware selection.

ILR implant support. ILR, single and dual chamber pacemaker follow-up, including trouble shooting, program optimization and clinical recommendations to medical staff in the pacemaker clinics and on the wards as required.

Multi-chamber pacemaker/ICD implants and follow-up

To record all device implants and follow-ups on the TomCat data system Training will be given.

Provide cardiac physiologist support for left and right heart angiography and PCI.

Provide physiologist support for IABP in the cardiac cath lab.

To supervise exercise tolerance testing upon completion of the local Exercise Testing Competency Framework.

Able to perform analysis of the holter monitors

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be competent in performing the following to a high standard in accordance with BHRS/IBHRE and Department standards:

Single and dual chamber pacemaker implant including hardware selection.

Multi-chamber pacemaker/ICD implants and follow-up

To record all device implants and follow-ups on the TomCat data system Training will be given.

Provide cardiac physiologist support for left and right heart angiography and PCI.

Provide physiologist support for IABP in the cardiac cath lab.

To supervise exercise tolerance testing upon completion of the local Exercise Testing Competency Framework.

Able to perform analysis of the holter monitors

Person Specification

Essential

To work unsupervised implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices.
To work unsupervised in the cardiac catheter lab for interventional procedures
To be competent in performing the following to a high standard in accordance with BHRS/IBHRE and Department standards:

Desirable

Experience of ICD, CRT-P and CRT-D implant and follow-up
Analysis and reporting of ambulatory (24/48 and 7 day) ECG

essential

Essential

Has Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.

Desirable

Excellent communication skills

Essential

The candidate must have extensive work experience in a Cardiology
As per Person spec

Desirable

Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge

Person Specification

Essential

To work unsupervised implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices.
To work unsupervised in the cardiac catheter lab for interventional procedures
To be competent in performing the following to a high standard in accordance with BHRS/IBHRE and Department standards:

Desirable

Experience of ICD, CRT-P and CRT-D implant and follow-up
Analysis and reporting of ambulatory (24/48 and 7 day) ECG

essential

Essential

Has Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.

Desirable

Excellent communication skills

Essential

The candidate must have extensive work experience in a Cardiology
As per Person spec

Desirable

Able to draw upon a broad range of clinical knowledge

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospita

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospita

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)