Job summary
Chief Cardiac Physiologist CRM
Department: Cardiology
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 + 12% RRP £24,937 per annum
Full-time 37.5 hours per week,all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Cardiology Department at MKUH is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated, highly experience device Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cardiac Rhythm Management team. In this key role, you will contribute to service expansion, continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
We are looking for an individual who values patient interaction, demonstrates excellent communication skills and thrives in a collaborative environment, maintaining positive relationships with internal and external partners. You will work as part of a supportive team, where teamwork and commitment are essential, and your ongoing professional development will be encouraged.
With the continuous growth of our local community, MKUH has recently invested in a refurbished Cath Lab to support our established PCI service. Alongside this, we have successfully launched a physiologist-led ILR implant service in close collaboration with our Consultant Cardiologists. Looking ahead, we continue to explore opportunities for innovation, ensuring our patients receive the very best care.
Are you up for a challenge?
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist providing independent specialist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the implantation of Pacemakers (including LBAP) and ILR's along with follow-up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders).
- To support PCI and diagnostic angiography.
- Performsand reports highly specialist cardiac assessments appropriate to role.
- Assistsin the day-to-day coordination of the department.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
Clinical responsibilities:
- Toindependently provide specialist and advanced Physiologist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the Implantation and Follow-Up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders), under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead and Lead Physiologist:
Patient care:
- To provide specialist and advanced assessment of cardiac devices within a range of settings, at an independent practice level under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead & Lead Cardiac Physiologist.
Research & development:
- To supportthe Lead Physiologist in maintaining clinical governance arrangements and to report and respond to untoward incidents.
Policy and service management:
- Contributeto service development in liaison with Lead Cardiac Physiologist.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
Clinical responsibilities:
- Toindependently provide specialist and advanced Physiologist support to the Cardiac Device Service in the Implantation and Follow-Up of the full range of implantable cardiac devices (implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices, pacemakers and implantable loop recorders), under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead and Lead Physiologist:
Patient care:
- To provide specialist and advanced assessment of cardiac devices within a range of settings, at an independent practice level under the guidance of the Cardiac Device Lead & Lead Cardiac Physiologist.
Research & development:
- To supportthe Lead Physiologist in maintaining clinical governance arrangements and to report and respond to untoward incidents.
Policy and service management:
- Contributeto service development in liaison with Lead Cardiac Physiologist.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
- BHRS, EHRA, IBHRE Accreditation
- Member of the Society for Cardiological Science Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)/AHCS
- Immediate life support
- Ability to provide technical reports
Desirable
- Higher Professional qualification/Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in physiological investigations
- Extensive experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service, FSN management and general physiological measurements experience
- Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI, and simple/complex device implants
- Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, HUTT and Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
- Staff teaching/mentoring
Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake the full spectrum of invasive and non-invasive diagnostics
- Independent brady/complex device clinic follow-up
- Holter analysis
- Exercise Testing
- Head Up Tilt Testing
- Angiography/PCI
- Independent Device implantation
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time during complex cases
- Ability to provide technical reports
- IT literate
Personal and people development
Essential
- Professional and polite manner.
- Caring nature.
- Professional appearance.
- Willingness to develop oneself.
- Skills in teaching/training
- Leadership skills and ability to work as a part of a team
- Empathetic approach to staff and patients
- Good presentation skills
- Effective time management skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Empathetic approach to staff and patients
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to learn and develop new skills.
- Team player.
- Positive attitude to change
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required
- Proactive approach to quality control and service improvements
- Able to wear Ionising radiation PPE - Lead apron and Thyroid shield for prolonged periods
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology or Equivalent
- BHRS, EHRA, IBHRE Accreditation
- Member of the Society for Cardiological Science Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)/AHCS
- Immediate life support
- Ability to provide technical reports
Desirable
- Higher Professional qualification/Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in physiological investigations
- Extensive experience for cardiac rhythm management including remote monitoring service, FSN management and general physiological measurements experience
- Extensive knowledge of invasive cardiology with competency in simple and complex PCI, and simple/complex device implants
- Demonstrate competency to lead in ECG, ETT, HUTT and Ambulatory Monitoring, pacing and complex device follow-up
- Staff teaching/mentoring
Skills
Essential
- Able to undertake the full spectrum of invasive and non-invasive diagnostics
- Independent brady/complex device clinic follow-up
- Holter analysis
- Exercise Testing
- Head Up Tilt Testing
- Angiography/PCI
- Independent Device implantation
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to concentrate for long periods of time during complex cases
- Ability to provide technical reports
- IT literate
Personal and people development
Essential
- Professional and polite manner.
- Caring nature.
- Professional appearance.
- Willingness to develop oneself.
- Skills in teaching/training
- Leadership skills and ability to work as a part of a team
- Empathetic approach to staff and patients
- Good presentation skills
- Effective time management skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Empathetic approach to staff and patients
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to learn and develop new skills.
- Team player.
- Positive attitude to change
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy where required
- Proactive approach to quality control and service improvements
- Able to wear Ionising radiation PPE - Lead apron and Thyroid shield for prolonged periods
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
