Highly Specialised Physiologist

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  • Blackpool
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is a tertiary service providing heart & lung treatment for the people of Lancashire & Cumbria. We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Pacing and Electrophysiology into our busy unit.We undertake over 500 Electrophysiology studies & ablations including complex multi site mapping for arrhythmias. We perform over 1000 pacemaker, Implantable Defibrillator systems, Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapies, leadless pacemakers and loop recorder procedures each year. The unit also provides a lead extraction service for our network. Our Pacemaker and ICD patients are supported by daily physiologist follow-up patient clinics & device nurse team. You will have experience in Pacing and / or EP and hold BHRS or IBHRE qualifications and possess BSc in clinical physiology or equivalent and be on the RCCP registerMain duties of the jobAs a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist the post holder will be required to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner within the Cardiac Investigations Unit.Providing a highly specialised clinical technical service in the area of cardiac rhythm management that impact directly upon the clinical management of patients. This will be underpinned by highly developed specialist knowledge gain by postgraduate training and completion of a relevant qualification.About usThe successful candidate will work as part of the highly specialised Pacing and Electrophysiology team of cardiac physiologists. We are a busy, but friendly team, who work well together to innovate and look at delivering a great patient experience. We work closely with the heart failure & arrhythmia teams to provide swift expert care to benefit our patient population.DetailsDate posted11 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year PAContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number382-TER42-25Job locationsBLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALSWHINNEY HEYS ROADBLACKPOOLFY3 8NRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist the post holder will be required to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner within the Cardiac Investigations Unit.Providing a highly specialised clinical technical service in the area of cardiac rhythm management that impact directly upon the clinical management of patients. This will be underpinned by highly developed specialist knowledge gain by postgraduate training and completion of a relevant qualification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist the post holder will be required to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner within the Cardiac Investigations Unit.Providing a highly specialised clinical technical service in the area of cardiac rhythm management that impact directly upon the clinical management of patients. This will be underpinned by highly developed specialist knowledge gain by postgraduate training and completion of a relevant qualification.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
  • IBHRE Exam in Pacing +/- EP and/or HRUK exam in Pacing/EP
  • Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support
  • Active Membership of at least one of the following: oBritish Cardiac Society(BCS), Society of Cardiological Technicians (SCST) oVoluntary Registered with Register Cardiac Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • Extensive experience in invasive & non-invasive cardiology procedures
  • Proven expertise in advanced Complex device Implantation & follow-up
  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Interested in Research in the area of Cardiac Rhythm Management
  • Evidence of ongoing personal development
Desirable
  • Experience in Electrophysiology
Skills and AbilityEssential
  • Excellent Computer skills
  • Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
Desirable
  • NHS management training/experience
  • Personal development in areas of Leadership
  • Extensive knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality
  • Good knowledge of financial management, resource allocation and procurement
  • Experience in service planning and development
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
  • IBHRE Exam in Pacing +/- EP and/or HRUK exam in Pacing/EP
  • Immediate Life Support or Advanced Life Support
  • Active Membership of at least one of the following: oBritish Cardiac Society(BCS), Society of Cardiological Technicians (SCST) oVoluntary Registered with Register Cardiac Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • Extensive experience in invasive & non-invasive cardiology procedures
  • Proven expertise in advanced Complex device Implantation & follow-up
  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Interested in Research in the area of Cardiac Rhythm Management
  • Evidence of ongoing personal development
Desirable
  • Experience in Electrophysiology
Skills and AbilityEssential
  • Excellent Computer skills
  • Ability to work autonomously or part of a team
Desirable
  • NHS management training/experience
  • Personal development in areas of Leadership
  • Extensive knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality
  • Good knowledge of financial management, resource allocation and procurement
  • Experience in service planning and development

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