Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Cardiac Physiologist - Invasive | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Southend University Hospital NHS Trust

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist (Band 6)/Chief Cardiac Physiologist (Band 7) - depending on experience for Devices/Invasive. As a Devices Physiologist you will undertake Pacemaker and ICD procedures, including implantation procedures, devices follow ups and home monitoring reviews.

All applicants need to have as a minimum independence for bradycardia pacing (implant and follow up) and independence in basic cardiac angiography. Applications will be considered for those with the required minimum skill set looking to obtain experience in other aspects of the role.

The post holder will be present at pacemaker implants and will analyse device and patient interaction. Based on this analysis, the post holder will report to the implanting physician suitability (or otherwise) of electrode position(s).

The post holder will carry out implantable device follow up clinics using dedicated device programmers, write reports, make and independently instigate pacemaker therapy prescriptions based on clinical findings.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

***Please note this is a fixed term contract and we are unable to sponsor for this role***

This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026