Job summary This senior physiologist role is to support the cardiac physiology department based at The Royal Free Hospital. Main duties of the job To work independently in the Cardiac cath lab, taking part in the on call rota assisting with coronary angioplasty as part of the 24 hour primary coronary intervention service. You will be able to carry out device follow up checks for pacemakers and be part of the inpatient device rota. You will also be able to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing in the Cardiology dept when needed, 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring and analysis, ETT, About us The cardiology directorate provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary cardiology services to patients in North Central London. It is a centre of excellence for pulmonary hypertension and carcinoid heart disease and provides tertiary level expertise in interventional cardiology, echocardiography and valvular heart disease The cardiology investigation unit (CIU) provides the trust with a comprehensive range of cardiology investigations Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-6907824 Job locations Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG Job description Job responsibilities You will be expected to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing where required across site, including 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG analysis, ETT, TTT and MIBI. Be able to work independently in the cardiac cath lab assisting with both elective and primary PCI as part of the on call rota You will be able to carry out device follow up checks for pacemakers and be part of the inpatient device rota. You will also be expected to offer support and guidance and train junior team members and students attending placements. Job description Job responsibilities You will be expected to cover all non-invasive cardiac testing where required across site, including 12 lead ECG, Ambulatory ECG analysis, ETT, TTT and MIBI. Be able to work independently in the cardiac cath lab assisting with both elective and primary PCI as part of the on call rota You will be able to carry out device follow up checks for pacemakers and be part of the inpatient device rota. You will also be expected to offer support and guidance and train junior team members and students attending placements. Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology / Bsc Healthcare Science or PTP or STP or equivalent extensive clinical experience to specialist level BHRS or IBHRE or equivalent accreditation or working towards ILS Certification Experience Essential Experience with implantable cardiac device follow up Appropriate work experience in rhythm management recognition and reporting Able to work in a PCI lab independently as part of elective service and part of on call rota. Skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to work independently in a cardiac cath lab for diagnostic and intervention procedures Demonstrate above average verbal and written communication skills Excellent inter-personal skills Good IT skills Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations and identify momentarily when deviation from protocol or clinical intervention is indicated Flexible approach to work Reliable and honest Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to relate to and communicate with staff at all levels and from different professions Ability to communicate with clarity and sensitivity to a broad range of patient populations Ability to prioritise own work. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods whilst operating equipment and communicating with patients at same time Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations e.g. cardiac arrest, terminally ill patients and death. Able to cope with unpleasant and sometimes distressing environments e.g. A & E, ITU Others Essential Physically fit and able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines. Ability to work as a team. Share common work between specialities. Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential BSc in Clinical Cardiac Physiology / Bsc Healthcare Science or PTP or STP or equivalent extensive clinical experience to specialist level BHRS or IBHRE or equivalent accreditation or working towards ILS Certification Experience Essential Experience with implantable cardiac device follow up Appropriate work experience in rhythm management recognition and reporting Able to work in a PCI lab independently as part of elective service and part of on call rota. Skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to work independently in a cardiac cath lab for diagnostic and intervention procedures Demonstrate above average verbal and written communication skills Excellent inter-personal skills Good IT skills Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations and identify momentarily when deviation from protocol or clinical intervention is indicated Flexible approach to work Reliable and honest Personal Qualities & attributes Essential Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team. Ability to relate to and communicate with staff at all levels and from different professions Ability to communicate with clarity and sensitivity to a broad range of patient populations Ability to prioritise own work. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods whilst operating equipment and communicating with patients at same time Ability to deal with emotional and distressing situations e.g. cardiac arrest, terminally ill patients and death. Able to cope with unpleasant and sometimes distressing environments e.g. A & E, ITU Others Essential Physically fit and able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines. Ability to work as a team. Share common work between specialities. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)