Chief Cardiac Physiologist Band 7 – Cath Lab / CRM/ Echo
The closing date is 31 July 2026
An excellent opportunity has arisen at London North West for an enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist to join our Cath Lab/Echo/Pacing team.
As a Cardiac Physiologist you will be proficient and have developed knowledge and skills across a wide range of services including implantation and follow‑up of pacemakers and complex devices within Cath Lab/ hold BSE accreditation with relevant experience post accreditation.
A BSc Cardiac Physiology qualification or equivalent is essential and accreditation in cardiac devices (BHRS, EHRA or IBHRE) is desirable. For the Echo role, BSE accreditation is essential.
Experienced applicants who do not hold relevant accreditation may be initially appointed in lower Band 6 depending on experience. They will be expected to achieve full accreditation and qualification within a set time frame with necessary support, with progression to Band 7 upon completion.
As a member of the cardiac physiology team, you will rotate across multiple sites and a wide range of cardiology services. This includes working within the catheter laboratories, supporting procedures such as angiography, PCI, CTO interventions, IVUS, OCT, FFR, EKOS, Inari, and pacing including complex device implantation.
Our department delivers a comprehensive pacing service, providing device implantation and full follow‑up for single and dual‑chamber pacemakers as well as complex devices, offered both remotely and face‑to‑face.
Main duties of the job
The post holder roles is within Cath Lab/Echo and also to undertake the full range of invasive and non‑invasive procedures carried out within the Cardiac Investigation service at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
The postholder will play a key role in developing the skills and confidence of junior team members, including Cardiac Associate Practitioners, Trainee Cardiac Physiologists, and resident doctors undertaking echocardiography training. They will contribute actively to teaching, supervision, and day‑to‑day mentorship, helping to shape a supportive and high‑quality learning environment.
In addition, they will be fully competent to work independently across all service areas and will take responsibility for the smooth daily operation of whichever clinical area they are assigned to. This includes ensuring high standards of practice, effective workflow, and a safe, patient‑focused service.
We are a friendly and supportive department, with a strong ethos of encouragement and support for staff with their ongoing CPD. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest level of care possible. Attendance at conferences or further training will be encouraged.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper‑acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper‑acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
- Extensive knowledge of working in cath lab/ Echo
- ILS trained
- BSC (Hons) Clinical Physiology degree or equivalent
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of ECG’s, tape analysis/BPs, ETT
- Extensive knowledge and experience of Echo/ CRM/ Cath lab
- ALS trained
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience at a band 6 level
- Good Knowledge of Echo
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.
Address
Cross‑Site
Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, occasionally at Ealing Hospital/Community Diagnostic Centre
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652 a year inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
337‑NP‑9420MS‑A
Job locations
Cross‑Site
Northwick Park Hospital, Central Middlesex Hospital, occasionally at Ealing Hospital/Community Diagnostic Centre
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