Specialist Cardiac Physiologist
Leeds Hospital | Cardiac | Permanent | Full Time| Part Time
Up to £56, 515per annum
Up to37.5 hours per week
At Nuffield Health,we’relooking for an excellent communicator to join our Cardiac Unit. As part of the team,you’llenjoy the chance to help shape an outstanding patient experience. Bring your commitment to building the highest standards of care andwe’lloffer the ideal home for your career.
As aSpecialistCardiacPhysiologist at our Leeds Hospital,you’llhold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent),hold a registration to RCCP/AHCS; demonstrateBHRS/IBHREDevicesAccreditation,andhave atleast two years’ experience at highly specialistlevel postcompletion of devices accreditation.
The post holder will perform a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures. They willbe responsible forinterpreting results,delivering precise, clinically relevant reports to support medical decision-making whilst supporting otherhealthcare professionalswhilstfostering clinical excellence across the team.
Main duties of the job
Perform a broad range of procedures in the cardiac cath lab as part of the multidisciplinary team(MDT)including:diagnostic coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, right heart catheterisation, and PFO/ASD closures. MonitoringECG and pressure tracings throughout, promptly reporting any abnormalities/significant changes to the wider team.
Support cardiac device implantsmonitoringECG and intra-cardiac signals to ensureaccuratelead placement,promptly reporting any abnormalities/significant changes.
Lead cardiac device follow-up clinicsin line with BHRS guidelines, clinical governance standards, and local standard operating procedure.Assessdevice function, battery status,makeclinicallyappropriate programmingchanges optimisingdevice performance and battery longevityandmaintainaccuraterecords to support audit, service improvement, and governance.
Ensure thatappropriate CardiacDevice stock is available for implantation procedures.
Deliver high-quality testing,interpreting,analysisand reporting whereappropriate ofall non-invasive cardiology testsincluding:ECG’s,Ambulatory ECG’s,Ambulatory BP’s,Exercise Tolerance Testswith all non-invasive testing beingperformed and reported in accordancetonational guidelines and local standard operating procedures.
Timely andaccurateAmbulatory ECG analysisand reportingaccounts fora significant proportionof daily workload.
Provideexpert clinical leadership and specialist technical guidance in the implantation and follow-up of cardiac devices, serving the department and wider hospital.
Act as a clinical role model, promoting evidence-based best practice to enhance care quality for outpatients, inpatients, and surgical patients.
Demonstrate advanced communication skills to support patients and families andfoster effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
Maintain and advance clinical standards in CRM through ongoing training,and CPD.
Maintaining clear communication with the Clinical HOD andmonitoringdaily service delivery,recommendingimprovementsand addressingclinical concerns promptly.
Oversee stock control procedures, including standing orders, maintenance contracts, and capital equipment procurement, ensuring value and service quality.
Contribute to the review and development of departmental and hospital-wide policies.
Lead clinical auditsidentifyingtrends and implementing service improvements;participatein wider Nuffield audit programmes.
Provide training, mentorship, and competency assessments for junior staff and other healthcare professionals.
Uphold departmental quality systems, including medical device management and maintenance, and respond effectively to cardiology-specific MDAs/MHRAs.
Contribute to the delivery of departmental workloads and deputise for theHODduring periods of absence.
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital.
Located in central Leeds, our purpose-built hospital delivers exceptional care across complex surgeries—including cardiac, spinal, and weight loss—supported by a Level 3 critical care unit. We also offer private healthcare specialties like orthopaedics, men’s and women’s health, sports injury, and cosmetic surgery, plus a physiotherapy department with full gym facilities for rehabilitation.
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.
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