Chief Cardiac Physiologist (EP)

We are seeking a suitably qualified Chief Cardiac Physiologist to join our team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust. We are a very active department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking to expand our team of multi-skilled cardiac physiologists. The successful applicant will be influential in the direction of the department and development of the EP services that we provide; we are the leading centre in Surrey for Electrophysiology studies and ablation. The applicant will be participating in 24/7 PPCI service. Applicants should have extensive experience in invasive and non-invasive cardiology, and be specialised in Electrophysiology & Cardiac Rhythm Management. The post holder will still benefit from the opportunity to rotate through all aspects of the department as EP lists run two to three days each week. The department offers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations. including echocardiography, physiologist-led exercise testing, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring and event recording. We have a busy Pacemaker/ICD implant and follow-up service; we are the leading implant centre in Surrey for ICDs and CRTs with an extensive remotely-monitored patient population.

• oTo provide clinical and administrative support in the EP service, working alongside other physiologist leads to ensure delivery of a quality clinical service.
• oTo undertake, supervise, and teach at a high level with simple and complex Pacing/ICD/CRT implants and Electrophysiology Studies/RF Ablation, as well as an expectation to support PCI and diagnostic angiography.
• oTo maintain a progressive learning environment within invasive cardiology ensuring the development of allo
• To work within a 24/7 PPCI service and work weekends on a rotational basis on-call.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics